Who Should Apply?
The Digital Experience MVP award recognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated excellence in various dimensions of the digital experience domain. The Digital Experience MVP award aims to celebrate professionals who have significantly advanced the field of digital experience, regardless of the specific trait(s) they embody. Nominees for this prestigious recognition may possess one or more of the following key traits:
Technical Prowess
This trait celebrates technologists, developers, architects, and DevOps professionals who exhibit remarkable skills in building cutting-edge solutions that enhance the digital experience. Their technical expertise drives innovation and ensures seamless user interactions.
Customer-Centric Approach
Emphasizing the significance of customer experience professionals who excel in creating positive and meaningful interactions throughout the customer journey. Their dedication to meeting customer needs fosters loyalty and drives business growth.
Community Advocacy
Highlighting individuals who are passionate about fostering an inclusive and collaborative digital experience community. They actively share insights, raise awareness about advancements, and advocate for a vendor-agnostic approach, leaving a lasting impact on the digital experience landscape.
Applicants/Nominees
Here is the list of Applicants/Nominees for the 2024 Digital Experience MVP Award.
George Chang
As a seasoned digital experience professional, I bring years of expertise in developing and managing customer-centric digital platforms, particularly in the realms of content management, martech, and CRM. My journey from developer to digital marketing leader has honed my skills in both technical implementation and strategic thinking across the entire spectrum of the digital experience, from ideation to optimization. As a long time Sitecore MVP, I've been very involved with the digital experience community and am passionate about sharing both technical and strategic insights, advocating for a "right tool for the job" approach that empowers businesses and developers alike.
Kanchan Kalra
As a passionate and dedicated Sitecore professional, I have consistently contributed to the community by sharing insights and actively engaging on LinkedIn. My expertise spans Sitecore XM, XP, and CDP, with a focus on driving digital innovation and optimizing customer experiences. By selecting me as a Digital Experience MVP, I will continue to empower the community, foster knowledge-sharing, and promote the effective use of these platforms to deliver exceptional digital experiences.
Vishal Khera
I believe I should be selected as a Digital Experience MVP due to my dedication to delivering innovative, user-centric digital solutions. As the leader of SUGHYD, I foster collaboration through meetups and speaking engagements. I've contributed insightful blogs, ranked in the top 10 on Sitecore Stack Exchange, and been recognized as a Content Management and Web Development Top Voice on LinkedIn, with nearly 24,000 followers and 350,000+ impressions this year. Additionally, I pioneered Sitecore Certification Practice Exams, which received 1,300+ responses. My commitment to mentoring and community contributions makes me a strong candidate for this recognition.
Amit Kumar
I have over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. From the start, I have been involved in web and application development to create user-friendly applications that help end-users complete their complex tasks efficiently, providing them with a top-notch customer experience. I believe in "sharing is caring," so I share my knowledge with a larger audience through blog articles (https://enlightenwithamit.hashnode.dev/), webinars, YouTube videos (https://www.youtube.com/@AmitKumar-Info), training,and mentorship. I think these activities qualify me for MVP. I am always ready to take on complex tasks and try to solve them using the latest technology while meeting the client's or business requirements.
Anton Tishchenko
I have contributed to the Digital Experience space for more than 15 years. My main focus over the last few years has been on Sitecore. This year I contributed to Sitecore, AI, headless visual editor, and Figma areas. I made a lot of presentations and wrote many articles. I created the only fully featured community SDK for Sitecore: Astro. I started working on the universal visual builder for headless CMSs and shared my progress in posts. I created Figma plugins that gathered 200k users in 2024. My plugins help to do routine digital marketing tasks!
Kesavamoorthi Karthikeyan
I believe I should be selected as a Digital Experience MVP due to my dedication to delivering innovative, user-focused digital solutions. With a strong grasp of emerging technologies, user behavior, and digital trends, I work to optimize processes, enhance user engagement, and elevate the overall digital experience. I emphasize collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning to ensure digital initiatives exceed expectations, driving long-term success for both users and organizations. Additionally, I contribute to the community by writing blog posts featuring Sitecore use cases.
Jason Cardillo
Starting as a marketer who had to learn development, I've spent the last 20 years building digital experiences in one form or another. Touching technical, design, and strategy aspects has given me a broad view of what digital experience means, and I've applied this in the education, tech, and hospitality industries. Over the past year, I've dedicated more time to boost the community by hosting a webinar series for The DX Community, mentoring young professionals, and supporting multiple successful job searches. My goals for the next year include evangelizing the importance of strategic digital experience to the C-suite.
Alessio Farina
I am the CMO of the only Kentico Gold Partner agency in Italy, where my role revolves around the study, research, design, and management of digital experiences. As a certified Kentico marketer, I am deeply involved in implementing and optimizing digital strategies for major companies in industries such as sports, healthcare, and manufacturing. My daily focus is on delivering exceptional digital experiences that not only meet the needs of these businesses but also exceed user expectations. I believe that my expertise, commitment, and the impact I create for clients make me a strong candidate for the Digital Experience MVP award.
Roel Vanhooydonck
I really like to combine data and design for improved customer journeys. Hear out internal customers and create awesome pages and journeys to give clients the best experience with our brand. When you look at the broader picture, and not only the first one at hand, you'll be thrilled to gain the best ROI. I think in MarTech solutions.
Sven Jaenchen
With over 12 years of experience in leading consulting roles at digital agencies, I have consistently enhanced client outcomes by optimising digital channels. My expertise lies in improving customer experience through targeted personas and tailored customer journeys. At webit!, I leverage this knowledge to create visually appealing and high-converting websites and email campaigns. My commitment to driving digital excellence and my passion for empowering clients make me a deserving candidate for the Digital Experience MVP.
Roel Kuik
I've been in the DXP space for 6 years in different roles but always with both a community focus (SuGCON London & Kentico UG organizer) as well as helping businesses and professionals grow in digital maturity. I am 2023 DX Community MVP and 03-04 Kentico Marketing MVP. I love helping business and professionals achieve digital growth by demystifying marketing lingo and helping them understand how to leverage technology to improve and grow. What can you do today to be better of tomorrow. Understanding where you stand today and create a grow path from there using my knowledge and experience.
Andreas Kolle
I believe I am a strong candidate for the DX MVP award due to my long-standing experience in the DXP ecosystem since 2008. Over the years, I have consistently contributed through regular blog posts and public speaking engagements at user groups and various industry events. My blog, where I share insights on DXP and MarTech developments has become a valuable resource for the community - also shared them on LinkedIn. Additionally, I am committed to fostering knowledge exchange and actively support others in leveraging DX and MarTech capabilities to drive business value.
Balaji Kandasamy
Vocal Advocacy: I have actively advocated for Sitecore within the community, consistently promoting the platform's benefits and capabilities. User Group: I am running PGHSUG, PGHDOTNET, PHLSUG, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among enthusiasts. Meetup Speaker: I have shared my expertise and insights by speaking at multiple Sitecore meetups, helping others learn and grow within the community. Blogging: I have contributed to the community through informative blogs, sharing real-world experiences and knowledge to benefit others. Mentorship: I have dedicated my time to mentoring others, and helping them navigate.
Madhumidha Anbalagan
- Experience with Sitecore, Coveo, and Digital Platforms Extensive experience in leveraging Sitecore and Coveo for delivering impactful projects across digital platforms, optimizing search and personalization for enhanced user experiences. As a 5-time Sitecore MVP and Coveo MVP, I have a proven track record of expertise and leadership in these technologies. - Community Involvement Active involvement in the community as a co-organizer of the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Sitecore User Group, fostering collaboration and engagement with professionals. - Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship I am committed to fostering knowledge sharing through organizing events, mentoring peers, and contributing to discussions, especially focused on best practices.
Nabil Orfali
I spent the last 5 years solving one big problem in the DX space: painful, lengthy, and expensive process of building enterprise digital experiences. I innovated the worlds' first AI-powered Digital Experience Visual Builder - kajoo.ai even before the rise of LLMs - we built our own model to convert design into DX code.
Conrad McDougall
I am a continuous ambassador of composable technologies. I live and breathe the composable doctrine day in and day out. My LinkedIn posts are a testament to my ability to push the composable narrative forward. I am well in tune with all MACH Alliance partners and deliver their value to customers on a repeat basis!
Sean Wright
My goal in the digital experience community is to help bridge the gap that has grown between software developers or technically minded people and the digital marketers and business folks they support. As someone with a technical background, I feel that DX and martech have become too focused on technical goals and stopped supporting marketing and commercial ones. I want to see these perspectives become less siloed, help build relationships and communication between groups, and elevate the traditional CMS/DXP developer to the role of "martech engineer" and re-focus their abilities on creating great solutions for digital marketers and commercial teams.
Vaishali Dialani
With over 8 years of expertise in data-driven marketing and product research, I have consistently driven successful CX transformations across diverse industries. As a Senior CX Strategist at Konabos, I bridge the gap between technology's capabilities and extraordinary customer experiences. Recognized globally as a CX Leader, my impact is rooted in delivering tangible results and fostering customer-centricity. Being selected as a Digital Experience MVP would amplify my commitment to shaping the future of CX, emphasizing innovation and the pursuit of excellence.
Yamini Punyavathi Muttevi
I'm committed to contributing in various capacities, including blogging, event coordination, public speaking, hackathon participation, and mentorship. Aim to share my knowledge and learn from others by writing blog articles, organizing meetups, and presenting at industry events and to create a supportive community where innovative ideas flourish and attendees develop personally and professionally. Participating in hackathons encourages innovation and creativity, allowing participants to push the boundaries and gain hands-on experience. Mentorship is also crucial in fostering growth and advancement, as it empowers individuals and fosters a culture of mutual support. I believe that these activities make me eligible for MVP.
Matthew McQueeny
As a member of the inaugural group of DX Community MVPs in 2023, I have enjoyed the journey of being an ambassador for this community specifically and for the digital experience industry at large. Through, writing, podcasts, webinars, presentations, and in-person meetups and gatherings, I seek to be a connector between all points of this industry, from the back end to front end systems, to designers, marketers, and as many of the products and solutions in this composable marketplace.
Kiran Patil
17+ years of industry experience and 12 consecutive years as a Sitecore Technology MVP, I have consistently contributed to the Sitecore community by sharing my knowledge and expertise. Through my blog, Sitecore Basics (https://sitecorebasics.wordpress.com/), I provide valuable insights, best practices, and hands-on tutorials to help fellow professionals leverage the platform effectively. I have delivered six speaking sessions (including my upcoming session at Sitecore Symposium 2024), where I've shared real-world use cases and guided clients on their digital transformation journeys. My passion for simplifying complex challenges through technology drives me to continuously contribute to and engage with the digital experience community.
Public Election
Once the site is updated with the Names and the application links, we will enable a Public Poll on the community Slack. At the end of the month, the results will be tallied, and the top 30% of the results will move to the Closed Election phase.
The list of applicants is listed on this page.
The voting period for the public election starts on November 11, 2024, and ends on December 6, 2024.
Public Election Results
Closed Election
This phase begins once the public election is completed. The shortlisted group of individuals each gets to vote for any shortlisted candidates other than themselves. This phase will be open for about 5 days. Up to 5 MVP's will be selected. Community admins can vote to break ties.
Closed Election Results
Criteria
As a Most Valuable Professional (MVP), you are expected to exhibit specific criteria demonstrating your dedication to your field and willingness to contribute to the community.
Sharing knowledge and insights on various platforms can raise awareness about significant developments and inspire others to contribute to the community.