Jason Wilkerson
Provide a short summary of why you should be selected by the community as a Digital Experience MVP
With 25+ years of experience and 10+ years with Sitecore, I continued blogging. I am active with the Sitecore community on Slack. I continue as one of the moderators on the Sitecore Slack. We ensure that the slack community stays open, safe, and inclusive. In 2023, I was an organizer and judge for the Sitecore Hackathon. I spoke at SUGCON Europe and was an individual sponsor to both SUGCON Europe and North America. I presented at SUGMSP and will speak to the Sitecore Headless Usergroup in November. I am the lead organizer for SUGMSP, pulling together logistics, speakers, and venues.
Contributions you have made in the Digital Experience (DX) community online and in-person (i.e., blog posts, podcasts, webinars, encouraged others to join)?
My blog can be found at https://citizensitecore.com. This year, I have spoken at the Sitecore Usergroup in Minneapolis as well as at SUGCON Europe, as I have in years past. I was also an individual community sponsor for SUGCON Europe and North America, both of which are 100% community organized and funded.
What encouraging words would you like to share with those new to the community and perhaps new in their career?
Dive in to the landscape with both feet! Strive to meet the needs of your customer, but take pride in the product of your work. Don't just "deliver something" to meet a deadline. Don't be afraid of presenting in public! As a shy, technical person myself, it's one of the most fun things I do!