Balaji Kandasamy
Provide a short summary of why you should be selected by the community as a Digital Experience MVP
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.
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 Posts: • Sitecore Identity Server 6 Upgrade Issue and Fix - https://bala.one/sitecore-identity-server-6-upgrade-issue-and-fix• Coveo Search Pages for Sitecore - https://bala.one/coveo-search-pages-for-sitecore• Using a Coveo Search Page on a website - https://bala.one/using-a-coveo-search-page-on-a-website• Transforming MVC to Headless Content with Sitecore Powershell - https://bala.one/mvc-to-headless-migration-sitecore-powershellPresentations: • Sitecore XM Cloud 101 - A Beginner's Guide https://www.meetup.com/pghsug/events/298669850/ - Jan 31, 2024 • Sitecore XM Cloud 101 - A Beginner's Guide - https://kommunity.com/sitecore-user-group-columbus/events/sitecore-xm-cloud-101-a-beginners-guide-cb461608 - Mar 21, 2024 • Sitecore XM Cloud 101 - A Beginner's Guide - https://www.meetup.com/atlantic-canada-sitecore-meetup-group/events/299971642 - Mar 27, 2024 • Sitecore XM Cloud 101 - A Beginner's Guide – https://www.meetup.com/sitecore-user-group-jordan/events/300571062/ – May 05, 2024 • Sitecore XM Cloud 101 - A Beginner's Guide - https://www.sugcbe.in/event-details-registration/sitecore-xm-cloud-101-a-beginners-guide- May 18, 2024 • Sitecore XM Cloud 101 - A Beginner's Guide - https://www.meetup.com/los-angeles-sitecore-user-group/events/301024305/ - June 4, 2024 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@balaone_Videos every week Tuesday Contributions: Organized SUG-Pittsburgh Meetups: • Dec 20, 2023 - Abstracting personalization – CPA Australia • Jan 31, 2024 - Sitecore XM Cloud 101 - A Beginner's Guide • Feb 21, 2024 - From Brainstorm to Brilliance: The Untold Story of Sitecore Hackathon • Mar 06, 2024 - Sitecore XM Cloud Forms • Apr 18, 2024 - Achieving Behavioral Personalization with XM Cloud Plus • May 02, 2024 - Sitecore Search and XM Cloud - Experiences and Learnings • Jun 05, 2024 - Tips and Tricks for Next.js and Sitecore Headless • Jul 24, 2024 - Content Hub Web Client SDK - Internal & External Integrations • Aug 28, 2024 - Sitecore Troubleshooting 101 • Sep 24, 2024 - 8 Content Migration Pitfalls to Avoid and Lessons Learned • Oct 23, 2024 - Unleashing Personalization: Deep Dive into Sitecore Personalize SDK YouTube - Videos published for Sitecore User Group - Pittsburgh • Abstracting personalization – CPA Australia – Jan 02, 2024 § https://youtu.be/QFOEw7vjkbs• Sitecore XM Cloud 101 - A Beginner's Guide - Mar 20, 2024 § https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjQAZndIYh0• From Brainstorm to Brilliance: The Untold Story of Sitecore Hackathon – Apr 03, 2024 § https://youtu.be/EEblvWsZcjw• Sitecore XM Cloud Forms – Apr 12, 2024 § https://youtu.be/TSNZSNKTqBE• Achieving Behavioral Personalization with XM Cloud Plus – May 6, 2024 § https://youtu.be/oi7nYzWHVhA• Sitecore Search and XM Cloud - Experiences and Learnings - May 22, 2024 § https://youtu.be/DzrZabKY13w• Tips and Tricks for Next.js and Sitecore Headless - June 11, 2024 § https://youtu.be/IHr8m-4QtJI• Content Hub Web Client SDK - Internal & External Integrations - Aug 5, 2024 § https://youtu.be/u_klShQ7S4I• Sitecore Troubleshooting 101 – Sep 3, 2024 § https://youtu.be/yuiWnQm1Q0c• 8 Content Migration Pitfalls to Avoid and Lessons Learned – Oct 8, 2024 § https://youtu.be/pP88ltgFFykOrganized SUG-Philadelphia Meetups: • Aug 29, 2024 - The Architecture of $ (contentReplacementTokens) in Headless SXA with Next.js Organized PGHDOTNET Meetups every month. YouTube - Videos published for Sitecore User Group - Philadelphia • Sep 18, 2024 - The Architecture of $ contentReplacementTokens in headless SXA with Next.js
What encouraging words would you like to share with those new to the community and perhaps new in their career?
Stay Curious and keep learning. Set goals and persistently work towards them. Network and connect with people. Prioritize your health. Be present at the moment.