Joseph Candava

Developer / IT Administrator · Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Professional Summary

IT professional with 8+ years of experience specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central development, IT administration, and business software optimisation. Proven ability to bridge technical architecture with seamless business operations — delivering AL extensions, Power BI integrations, automated workflows, and reliable helpdesk support for mid-to-large organisations.

Professional Experience

Developer / Administrator

Aug 2018 – Present
Laser Corporation · Full-time · Sydney, NSW

Responsible for improving and maintaining systems at the software level while assisting staff with IT troubleshooting and Microsoft Dynamics 365 configuration.

  • Architected and produced Microsoft Business Central extensions using AL and VS Code to introduce new fields and custom report layouts.
  • Optimised Power BI compatibility by introducing specialised fields for data reporting and analysis.
  • Managed Microsoft 365 Admin Center, including licence assignment, domain joins, and Entra/Intune account resolution.
  • Utilised Microsoft PowerShell cmdlets to manage Azure objects responsibly and efficiently.
  • Configured Job Queue automations to process Sales Orders, dispatch overdue invoice reminders, and refresh Power BI role centre widgets.
  • Resolved complex HelpDesk tickets via Atlassian Jira, FreshDesk, and Microsoft Planner, including device recovery from power outages.
  • Supported remote collaboration and troubleshooting using Zoom, Teams, TeamViewer, and AnyDesk.

Frontend Web Developer Intern

Jan 2018 – Jul 2018
QualityTrade · Full-time

Recreated websites in custom code and gained first-hand experience with Agile methodologies.

  • Developed and refined frontend code for various web projects, ensuring high-quality user interfaces.
  • Collaborated in an Agile environment using Kanban boards and participating in sprint cycles.
  • Gained practical experience in responsive design and modern web standards.

ICT Support Trainee

Dec 2011 – Dec 2012
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

Assisted education faculty with IT issues using a troubleshooting ticketing system.

  • Provided technical support for hardware and software issues across the faculty.
  • Managed and resolved support tickets in a timely manner to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Gained foundational experience in enterprise IT support and user communication.
Education

Bachelor Degree of Information Communication Technology

Western Sydney University Parramatta
2014 – 2017

Diploma of Information Communication Technology

University of Western Sydney College Nirimba
2013 – 2014
Technical Skills

Platforms & Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft 365 SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Microsoft Intune / Entra, Microsoft Azure

Development & Data

Microsoft Power BI, Visual Studio Code

Languages & Formats

HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, PHP, AL (Business Central), SQL, PowerShell, Handlebars.js, Twig, JSON, XML, CSV, DAX, Excel Formulas, BAT / Batch Script, VBScript, PowerShell Script (PS1), Apache FreeMarker, Power BI Report Layout Expressions

Support & Productivity

Atlassian Jira, FreshDesk, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Office, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Microsoft Planner

E-Commerce Platforms & Frameworks

BigCommerce, OpenCart, WordPress, Wix · Stencil, jQuery, WooCommerce, Velo (Wix)

Certifications & Training