Naveed Ahmad

Provide a short summary of why you should be selected by the community as a Digital Experience MVP

Naveed Ahmad, a Group Manager at Avanade, boasts extensive experience in the digital experience realm. His active participation in the Sitecore and Coveo community via blogs, Github repos, videos, organizing and presenting at user group meetings underscores his dedication. Naveed's expertise as an architect has yielded innovative solutions for clients. His collaborative spirit and technical prowess make him a strong contender for the 2023 Digital Experience MVP Awards, reflecting his commitment to enriching the Sitecore ecosystem and fostering digital excellence.

Contributions you have made in the Digital Experience (DX) community online and in-person (i.e., blog posts, podcasts, webinars, encouraged others to join)?

Blog 2023: https://naveed-ahmad.com/2023/06/16/getting-started-with-sitecore-commerce-cloud-part-1/ https://naveed-ahmad.com/2023/06/26/getting-started-with-sitecore-commerce-cloud-part-2/ https://naveed-ahmad.com/2023/07/19/getting-started-with-sitecore-commerce-cloud-part-3/ https://naveed-ahmad.com/2023/08/01/sitecore-discover-prepare-your-product-and-category-feed-tab-delimited-text-files/ https://naveed-ahmad.com/2023/08/07/enable-incremental-feed-api-for-sitecore-discover/ https://naveed-ahmad.com/2023/08/14/introducing-postman-collection-for-sitecore-discovers-rest-api/ https://naveed-ahmad.com/2023/09/08/commerce-composability-in-action-for-sitecore-ordercloud-and-sitecore-discover-sync-your-data-with-sitecore-connect/ Github Repos: https://github.com/naveed-ahmad-biz/SitecoreDiscover.GenerateProductFeed https://github.com/naveed-ahmad-biz/SitecoreDiscover.GenerateCategoryFeed https://github.com/naveed-ahmad-biz/SitecoreDiscover.PostmanCollection Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toOKJNjP1eE&ab_channel=NaveedAhmad DC Sitecore User Group Events: (Organizer & Host) Nov 2023 - https://www.meetup.com/dc-sitecore-user-group/events/296794482/ June 2023 - https://www.meetup.com/dc-sitecore-user-group/events/293715335/ Feb 2023 - https://www.meetup.com/dc-sitecore-user-group/events/291054456/ Dec 2022 - https://www.meetup.com/dc-sitecore-user-group/events/289543170/ Presenter at Sitecore User Group (Speaking) Nov 2023 - https://www.meetup.com/dc-sitecore-user-group/events/296794482/ (Upcoming) LinkedIn Posts: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_azure-aifundamentals-certification-activity-7112175686634610689-WoM3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_sitecore-sitecorecommercecloud-ordercloud-activity-7105957977576153088-cLY9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_sitecorediscover-restapi-postman-activity-7096898275051487232-j15k?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_sitecore-commercecloud-discover-activity-7094414401671151616-QPY2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_sitecore-sitecorediscover-sitecoreordercloud-activity-7092262729003978752--Tr1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_sitecore-cdp-ai-activity-7090027999160401920-Zahu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_commerce-ordercloud-sitecore-activity-7087446012339834883-nfb5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_commerce-cloud-ai-activity-7079156373908791296-xUSr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_generativeai-sitecorpersonalize-sitecoresearch-activity-7077831412745134080-sklI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_sitecore-ecommerce-commercecloud-activity-7075547590703910912-PiaI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_baldc-sug-june-22nd-sitecores-ordercloud-activity-7071546217062658048-VT-Z?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naveedahmad123_sitecore-sitecoreordercloud-certificationachievement-activity-7069797508037672960-vJgi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Twitter Posts https://x.com/naveed_ahmad/status/1716818661477146858?s=20 https://x.com/naveed_ahmad/status/1700234267085668598?s=20 https://x.com/naveed_ahmad/status/1691144813247082507?s=20 https://x.com/naveed_ahmad/status/1688657089382563840?s=20 https://x.com/naveed_ahmad/status/1686680661824815104?s=20 https://x.com/naveed_ahmad/status/1682072015316951040?s=20 https://x.com/naveed_ahmad/status/1681724509387145220?s=20 https://x.com/naveed_ahmad/status/1673401653511200790?s=20 https://x.com/naveed_ahmad/status/1672059903551188992?s=20 Certifications - 2023 AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals Sitecore OrderCloud Developer DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals

What encouraging words would you like to share with those new to the community and perhaps new in their career?

Welcome to the vibrant Digital Experience community! Embrace this exciting journey with enthusiasm and an open mind. It's a dynamic field filled with opportunities for growth and innovation. Be bold, ask questions, seek mentorship, and share your unique perspectives. Your fresh insights and passion can make a significant impact. Remember, every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow. Stay curious, stay connected, and keep pushing your boundaries. Your dedication will be your greatest asset in this thriving community.