Have you had a chance to explore our MVP program? Each January, we get excited about recognizing and celebrating our outstanding community advocates with the prestigious Kentico MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. It's a special nod to thought leaders who passionately contribute to our community, showing a deep understanding of our products.
What makes someone a Kentico MVP?
These remarkable folks aren't just wizards in DXP, .NET, JavaScript, content management, user experience, and digital marketing. They're fantastic internet citizens who generously share their passion and know-how across global online communities.
You've probably dived into their diverse content—devouring blog posts, tutorials, insightful opinions on social media, and captivating presentations at events like Kentico Connection.
What might not be immediately obvious is the significant time these MVPs invest in discussions about our product. Their real-world insights consistently steer us toward improvements, making these interactions invaluable. Being able to connect with such hands-on professionals empowers us to guide the development of Xperience by Kentico in the right direction.
The MVP title isn't a lifelong status; it's an annual acknowledgment earned through sustained community activity and Kentico advocacy.
We're both immensely grateful and proud to have a robust team of MVPs.
Congratulations to our 2024 MVPs!
Wesley McChristian
Kentico Practice Director at Americaneagle.com — Chicago, USA
Brian McKeiver
Partner/Senior Developer BizStream — Grand Rapids, MI USA
Roel Kuik
Kentico Practice Lead at Aviva Solutions — Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
Mike Wills
Vice President of Technology at BlueModus — Seattle, Washington, US
Trevor Fayas
Senior Software Engineer at Movement Mortgage — Indian Land, South Carolina, US
Welcome to our two new Kentico MVPs
Now, let's get to the juicy details — who has been invited to join the Kentico MVP Program for 2024?
Elmar Höfinghoff – Senior Web Engineer – Beyond One: With a remarkable 15 years in Microsoft .NET C# web development and a commendable 12 years specializing in Kentico, Elmar brings a wealth of experience to our MVP team. Currently serving as a Senior Web Engineer at Beyond One in Hamburg, Germany, Elmar's expertise spans .NET 6, MVC, Web Forms, Portal Engine, Kentico Xperience, JavaScript, Vue.js, and more.
“I have been growing with Kentico since 2011 (version 4 or 5) and it’s been a great journey. I love working with the product and have always been interested in how it all works. Now, 13 years later, I'm still hyped by the great solutions Kentico offers to complex requirements in modern web projects. I’m honored to be recognized as a Kentico MVP and look forward to learning even more about Kentico from the lovely people in its MVP program. Thank you for inviting me to be part of this great team.”
Michael Eustace – Head of Development – Positive: Boasting over two decades of experience, Michael specializes in ASP.NET C# development, .NET Core, and Kentico CMS. In his role as Head of Development at Positive in London, United Kingdom, Michael has showcased his prowess in both frontend and backend development, leading small and large development teams with expertise in ASP.NET, MVC, MS SQL Server, and more.
“It's an absolute honor to receive recognition from Kentico and the community. It also validates the Kentico solutions we have designed and built at Positive Digital. I'm excited to leverage this platform to share knowledge, inspire developers, and explore innovative ways to help marketing teams effectively communicate with their audience.”
A toast to excellence
We're genuinely excited to welcome Elmar and Michael into our MVP community, confident that their valuable insights and expertise will enrich our collective knowledge and our product development capacities.
Congratulations to all our Kentico MVPs for 2024! Your dedication and contributions are truly commendable.
If you’re interested in receiving a coveted MVP Award, formalizing your current activities, influencing Kentico decisions, getting early access to confidential information and early adopter status—not to mention direct communication with our team, and the prestige of it all—then let us know about all the great things you’re doing in our MVP application form!