We’re excited to share that Sitecore has honored six of our Perficient colleagues with the prestigious title of Sitecore Most Valuable Professional across all three categories—strategy, technology, and ambassador. With this achievement, our total MVP recognitions now exceed 80.

“Together, our team has continued to reach new heights and set a benchmark of excellence for our Sitecore practice here at Perficient,” Art Quinn, General Manager said. “Our six Sitecore MVP certifications are a testament to our dedication, teamwork, and relentless pursuit of innovation. Here’s to many more milestones and continued success!”

Our 2025 MVPs

Huge congratulations to our six well-deserving Sitecore MVPs:

Mark Ursino– 15x Ambassador MVP

Stephen Tynes– 13x Ambassador MVP

Joshua Hover– 4x Ambassador MVP

Megan Jensen– 4x Strategy MVP

Tiffany Laster– 2x Strategy MVP

Eric Sanner– 2x Technology MVP

This is Mark Ursino’s 15^th Sitecore MVP recognition. “I’m excited and honored to be receiving my 15^th Sitecore MVP award,” Mark said. “The Sitecore MVP community has always been a unique and fulfilling part of the growing Sitecore ecosystem and I’m humbled to be a part of a thriving community that evangelizes and educates the market on world-class Sitecore solutions. Congratulations to all the other MVPs and especially my MVP colleagues at Perficient.”

Sitecore MVP Program

Now in its 19th year, the Sitecore MVP program recognizes the most active Sitecore individuals from around the globe who share their knowledge with various Sitecore partners and customers. These MVPs represent talent from numerous countries around the world. Each year, Sitecore MVP titles award experts on the basis of three categories: technology, strategy, and ambassador.

Individuals selected for this elite honor experience several benefits including recognition within the Sitecore community, early access to product releases and resources, an exclusive invite to MVP discussion forums, and more.

Learn More About Our Sitecore Practice

We are a Sitecore Platinum Partner with specializations in XM Cloud, CDP, Order Cloud, Content Hub, and XP. With our long-standing Sitecore partnership, we look forward to continuing to elevate our Sitecore practice and work with brands to best utilize the platform. Being awarded the 2024 Sitecore Practice Excellence Award Global Winner, we will continue to implement and deliver enterprise-level sites that maximize this digital experience platform.

Congrats again to all six of our MVPs. To learn more about Perficient’s Sitecore solutions, visit our partner page, subscribe to Perficient’s blog, and follow us on LinkedIn.

Perficient is thrilled to announce that Amarender Peddamalku has been awarded the prestigious “Most Valuable Professional” (MVP) status in Business Applications by Microsoft for the second time. This achievement is especially significant, highlighting his continued excellence and commitment to the Microsoft community.

Amarender Peddamalku serves as the Microsoft Modern Work practice lead and digital transformation leader at Perficient. With a focus on Employee Experience and Power Platform, Amarender brings over 15 years of expertise with Microsoft Technologies, having worked with every version of SharePoint since its inception. He is passionate about building high-performing teams, crafting exceptional customer experiences, and nurturing top talent. His commitment to digital transformation is evident in his ability to lead technology implementations from sales to delivery.

In June 2024, Amarender spoke at TechCon365 (Microsoft 365 conference), leading various sessions and sharing his deep knowledge and insights with attendees. He is also presenting at upcoming TechCon 365 conferences in Washington, D.C. and Dallas. His contributions continue to enhance Perficient’s presence at conferences and within the broader tech community.

He is the sole Microsoft MVP at Perficient, a distinction that elevates the company’s reputation and unlocks valuable business opportunities. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the unwavering support and commitment Perficient has shown to Amarender and all colleagues. Reflecting on his achievement, Amarender states, “I’m so honored and grateful to be recognized as a Microsoft MVP for the second time. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Perficient, my close colleagues, and all my project teams for their unwavering support. A special shoutout to my wife and family for standing by me throughout this journey. Microsoft products and technology have shaped my career, and now it’s my turn to give back to the community. Thank you, Microsoft, for this prestigious award, and to our amazing community for your constant support. Here’s to many more years of learning, innovation, and collaboration together!”

Read more about Amarender and his achievements here.

Perficient + Microsoft

As an award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner, we’re recognized experts for delivering strategic solutions across the Microsoft Cloud. Our 20+ years of Microsoft experience brings true business transformation – whether it’s app modernization, cloud-native development, employee experience, hybrid work, or intelligent business applications for employees.

Today, Perficient is thrilled to announce that four of our colleagues have been named in the 2024 CRN Women of the Channel program. Each year, CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, honors influential women in technology for their thought leadership, strategic contributions, and commitment to fostering growth in the industry. 

We want to extend our congratulations to Liza Sisler, Angie Clark, Juliette Collins, and Kyla Faust for this prestigious award. These colleagues are true champions of the channel and within Perficient, making a difference for our partners, clients, and business. Each of these women has demonstrated unwavering commitment to building successful partnerships, and we couldn’t be prouder to see them recognized for this incredible achievement. 

Meet the Four Women Who Have Earned the 2024 CRN Women of the Channel Distinction 

Liza Sisler, Global Director of Partner Marketing, Alliances & Programs

With more than 25 years of experience in the technology consulting industry, and 15 years in leadership roles, Liza drives innovative business solutions that propel our clients and our business forward. She leads a team focused on alliance management, partner marketing, and partner programs support, working closely with our partners to deliver solutions that help clients accelerate time to market, enhance customer experience, access new markets, and outshine their competition. 

“Maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with our partners is a critical component of Perficient’s business, and I take pride in leading this team of exceptional colleagues tasked with executing this challenge,” said Liza. “Partner relationships, coupled with Perficient’s strategy of execution and global support services, can drive compelling business solutions for our clients and help them navigate in an era of rapid digital change.” 

Liza’s strong leadership capabilities effectively move the needle for our business. She created the alliances program and built a high-performing team founded on collaboration. Liza enables her team members with the tools necessary to be successful and flourish in this environment. 

“I embrace and support team members’ growth goals with the understanding that as Perficient’s business grows, more opportunities will present themselves for team member career growth,” said Liza. 

In addition, Liza has also been named to the 2024 Power 100 Solution Provider list. This special distinction signifies an unwavering dedication to building strategies that accelerate success for customers, technology partners, and the channel ecosystem as a whole. 

READ MORE: Liza Sisler Recognized in the 2024 CRN Women of the Channel Program 

Angie Clark, Alliance Manager

As Perficient’s alliance manager for Microsoft, Angie is developing a global, award-winning, top-tier partnership that delivers transformative solutions to clients. Angie leads a team of marketing, programs, and sales support that has been instrumental in positioning Perficient as a top five Microsoft services partner. 

“I’m proud of the expansion I’ve driven with my partner this year through strategic business planning and aligning marketing programs to core partner focus areas,” said Angie. “This resulted in double-digit growth, Perficient being recognized as a top five channel partner, and our recognition as a Microsoft Partner of the Year Finalist.” 

Angie defined a roadmap to create go-to-market strategies and offers that would differentiate Perficient within a competitive partner ecosystem. Uncovering new opportunities to grow has created tighter alignment between Microsoft and Perficient. Angie’s marketing background and channel experience helps her build and leverage strong relationships and strategize challenges, outcomes, and solutions. 

“With a career spanning B2B and B2C marketing, partner and channel development, and sales, I enjoy building and executing go-to-market strategies and campaigns that create new revenue streams and drive growth,” said Angie. “I use my experiences to differentiate myself and be successful in the channel.” 

READ MORE: Angie Clark Recognized in the 2024 CRN Women of the Channel Program 

Juliette Collins, Alliance Manager

First-time recipient of the CRN Women of the Channel award, Juliette brings an unwavering commitment to initiating impactful channel relationships. She fosters trust and collaboration with key partners and nurtures a culture of shared success. 

“Quickly securing trust in the channel has been instrumental in fostering strong relationships,” said Juliette. “My unique blend of relationship-building finesse, commitment to data-driven insights, and collective dedication to hitting KPIs not only propelled our team but positioned Perficient as an industry standout. The continuous pursuit of excellence solidifies our reputation, making a lasting mark in the competitive landscape.” 

Juliette is focused on driving sustainable growth, unlocking new opportunities, and positioning our organization as a trusted and indispensable partner in the channel. She uncovers win-win solutions and strives to understand diverse perspectives, proving herself to be a valuable team player and problem solver. 

“This year, I took on the role of a guide, offering mentorship to our alliance team,” said Juliette. “Focused on shared objectives and transparency, my leadership fostered collaboration, innovation, and mutual growth, elevating both individual partnerships and overall team success.” 

READ MORE: Juliette Collins Recognized in the 2024 CRN Women of the Channel Program 

Kyla Faust, Alliance Manager

Another first-time Women of the Channel honoree, Kyla cultivates impactful partnerships within the channel. In her role as alliance manager, she has driven substantial executive alignment and bolstered sales initiatives at Perficient.  

“I strive to ensure that key partners know Perficient’s differentiators and how both sides of the channel can work better together,” said Kyla. “I nurture and create strong relationships while ensuring that they receive outstanding support and guidance. I aim to strengthen these alliances, amplify marketing visibility, and drive increased sales and revenue for both parties across the channel.” 

Kyla also serves as a co-lead in Perficient’s Women in Technology (WIT) Employee Resource Group (ERG). This leadership position provides an opportunity to learn from women and allies across Perficient and contribute to building a community dedicated to supporting fellow colleagues. 

“Through my active leadership role in this group, I have the privilege of collaborating with colleagues to share inspiration, insight, and experiences that drive impact,” said Kyla. “As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, I am deeply passionate about empowering women in technology and fostering an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed.” 

READ MORE: Kyla Faust Recognized in the 2024 CRN Women of the Channel Program 

For the complete 2024 Women of the Channel list, and to see Liza, Angie, Juliette, and Kyla featured, click here. Congratulations again to our esteemed leaders! 

READY TO GROW YOUR CAREER? 

At Perficient, we continually look for ways to champion and challenge our talented workforce with interesting projects for high-profile clients, encourage personal and professional growth through training and mentoring, and celebrate our people-oriented culture and the innovative ways they serve Perficient and the community. 

Visit our Careers page to see career opportunities and more! 

Go inside Life at Perficient and connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. 

We’re excited to share some wonderful news with you all! Perficient achieved the Köerber 2023 Evolve Partner Award for New OMS Partner of the Year North America. We see this as a shared achievement, one that wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible team and partner Köerber.

Recognizing Excellence in the Supply Chain

The Evolve Partner Awards have been established to recognize the efforts of Köerber’s partners in key Sales and Customer Success categories, which are related to some of the most significant challenges in the supply chain today. Perficient has been nominated as the New OMS Partner of the Year, which signifies their investment in OMS certification and gaining expertise to deliver exceptional results for their clients. We take pride in our commitment to quality and our drive to exceed expectations, and we are honored to receive recognition for it.

A Celebration of Our Engagement

We believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of building strong relationships with our clients. The New OMS Partner of the Year award reflects Perficient’s proactive engagement in sales, marketing, and lead development.

A Memorable Event

The winners received their awards at the Evolve Partner Summit event held on April 21 in San Diego, CA. We celebrated our accomplishments with peers at this unforgettable event.

Looking Forward

As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on our mission to deliver high standards for our clients. We are excited about the future and look forward to continuing our journey of excellence.

Thank you to Köerber for this honor! Congratulations to our dedicated team at Perficient for their commitment to excellence. This award is a reflection of our collective efforts and a symbol of the great things we can achieve together. Here’s to a future filled with more success and innovation!

Perficient is pleased to announce we have won the 2024 Appian Partner Impact and Excellence Award for Delivery! This award commemorates how we have created innovative and impactful business solutions on the Appian Platform that exceed customer expectations and maintain excellence in service delivery.

“We are honored to receive the Partner Impact and Excellence Award for Delivery. This award highlights our commitment to addressing client needs and leveraging market opportunities. Our global delivery team enables us to deliver tailored Appian solutions that drive efficiency and growth for our clients. This recognition highlights our dedication to exceeding expectations and delivering Appian solutions that take our client’s businesses to the next level.” said Mwandama Mutanuka, Managing Director, Automation.

Perficient is a trusted Focus Partner with experience crafting and delivering low-code application development, business process management, RPA, digital process automation, and end-to-end automation for enterprise support.

Our commitment to our customers’ success and demonstrating value with the Appian platform is evident through our repeat business rate and customer satisfaction scores. We deliver outcomes in each engagement and help drive their growth and adoption of the Appian platform. Further, we have invested heavily in a robust set of complimentary services with our global delivery model. This enables quality and cost-effective delivery. This has led to an increase in our global team across the U.S., Latin America, India, and while allowing customers to expand their use of Appian. We have scaled to meet our customer’s demand for expert delivery.

“Thank you to our customers and Appian for this incredible honor to be recognized for the 2024 Appian Partner Impact and Excellence Award for Delivery,” said Daniel Ware, Appian Practice Director. “This highlights our team’s commitment to delivering successful engagements and outcomes for our customers. We have a fantastic partnership with Appian, and this has been central to our success. We’re incredibly grateful for this recognition of our team’s hard work, expertise, and dedication. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership and delivering even greater value to our clients in the future.”

Perficient + Appian

We are the leading digital transformation consulting firm with years of experience leveraging automation technology and platforms to solve our clients’ business challenges. With Appian, we use low-code automation to build, use, change, and expand enterprise applications. Our industry expertise ranges from healthcare modernization, financial services transformation to utilities and manufacturing. Learn more about our Appian capabilities.

With advanced technology and large language models shaping the future of STEM, it’s evident that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. Perficient believes that educating the next generation of leaders about AI concepts is vital. Today, we’re thrilled to share that Perficient has received an Innovation in Philanthropy Award from the St. Louis Business Journal for our collaboration with the Mark Cuban Foundation to host no-cost AI bootcamps for high school students.

The award program honors local partnerships for going above and beyond standard philanthropic practices and initiatives to improve the community. Bill Davis, a Senior Vice President at Perficient, recently sat down with the St. Louis Business Journal to share more information about our award-winning partnership and what’s ahead for 2024. Read the published article to learn more. 

“We do a lot of work across many disciplines, but certainly around machine learning, and artificial intelligence for many years,” said Bill. “Our partnership with the Mark Cuban Foundation is an opportunity for [our employees] to give back in an area where they have an innate interest, passion and experience and expertise already.”   

READ MORE: Perficient’s 2023 Community Impact Report Spotlights Our AI Bootcamp Partnership  

Perficient Expands Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp Partnership 

Since 2019, the Mark Cuban Foundation has hosted AI Bootcamps in more than 30 cities in the United States, with a mission to educate students on AI capabilities so they can create a more equitable future. The four-week AI Bootcamps are designed to introduce students in grades 9-12 to foundational AI concepts through educational presentations, interactive lessons, and lab exercises.

This marks Perficient’s third consecutive year collaborating with the Foundation to provide free AI Bootcamps to underserved constituencies and communities. Through the AI Bootcamps program, Perficient is addressing the inequality in access and availability of AI educational resources by providing students with food, laptops, transportation, and educational materials that will assist them in their future careers. 

Our Innovation in Philanthropy Award recognition follows Perficient’s partnership extension with the Mark Cuban Foundation to continue offering AI Bootcamps in Dallas, Houston, Detroit, and St. Louis, while creating additional programs in Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Fargo, North Dakota.  

READ MORE: Learn About Perficient’s 2023 Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamps 

Our Colleagues Are Making a Difference Through Mentorship  

Perficient colleagues are incredibly passionate about giving back and strive to make a collective impact on the communities in which they live and work. With each Perficient-hosted AI Bootcamp, our colleagues can volunteer as mentors and share their knowledge with participants. By volunteering their time and talent to educate and prepare students for future STEM careers, many colleagues leave the AI Bootcamp programs feeling inspired to continue giving back. 

“The bootcamp was incredible,” said Alex McBride, a senior project manager in Perficient’s Houston office. “From an educational perspective, it was a great opportunity for kids to see basic theories and principles around AI design. The kids learned enough in four days to participate in a capstone project that gave them the opportunity to pitch their own AI-based concepts and solutions.” 

LEARN MORE: Watch The Video to Discover How Our Colleagues are Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders 

Parents and students interested in attending a Perficient-hosted AI Bootcamp can learn more about the program and find applications on the Mark Cuban Foundation website. Explore the pictures below to see first-hand experiences from our award-winning partnership and Perficient-sponsored AI Bootcamps.

READY TO GROW YOUR CAREER? 

At Perficient, we continually look for ways to champion and challenge our talented workforce with interesting projects for high-profile clients, encourage personal and professional growth through training and mentoring, and celebrate our people-oriented culture and the innovative ways they serve Perficient and the community. 

Visit our Careers page to see career opportunities and more! 

Go inside Life at Perficient and connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

Exciting News! We are thrilled to be named as a 2024 USA Today Top Workplace, which recognizes companies across the U.S. for their people-centric work culture. We are especially excited that our commitment to fostering a positive work environment is being recognized by USA Today, which ranked Perficient 26 on the top 100 list of large employers in the U.S. 

At Perficient, our success is driven by the collaborative spirit and dedication of our more than 7,000+ colleagues worldwide. Together, we share a common goal to make a difference. 

Empowering Voices and Celebrating Achievements: Our Journey to Top Workplace USA 2024 

Across our global teams, we are each united in our dedication to cultivating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard, and every achievement is celebrated. This esteemed award recognizes the significant influence our people have on a global scale. 

Earlier this year, our colleagues participated in a voluntary survey conducted by Energage, an employee and research technology firm, to share their experiences at Perficient. The survey results were then compared against the Top Workplaces benchmarks. Based on the results, Perficient ranked #26 on the top 100 list of large employers in the U.S.  – a tremendous recognition and acknowledgement of our people-centric, collaborative culture. 

The results are solely based on the feedback from our colleagues, and it is truly an honor to be considered as not only a thought-leader in the technology space, but also an employer of choice in the eyes of our people. As a global organization, Perficient takes great pride in placing our people first. We are happy to add this prestigious recognition to our growing list of awards.

Our Colleagues Are #ProudlyPerficient 

Perficient colleagues make a difference by actively engaging with communities and delivering innovative solutions that shape industries. Being recognized as a Top Workplace is an incredible honor. In addition to our 2024 USA Today Top Workplace award, Perficient has received several regional Top Workplace designations and was honored as a 2023 USA Top Workplace just last year. None of this would be possible without the dedication and collaborative spirit exhibited by our talented teams. 

Read More: Learn Why Our Colleagues Are #ProudlyPerficient 

Our Employee Resource Groups 

Much of our success is built on multicultural competency and understanding. That is why we take pride in providing four Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and an Innovation Group (IG). These communities provide our colleagues the opportunity to create meaningful relationships while enhancing their professional development.  

• Cultural Connections ERG– takes our colleagues on a journey in exploring, understanding, and advancing the cultural differences that help shape our workforce and perspectives.  The group’s mission is to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and allyship throughout Perficient around the globe. It’s a group that celebrates multiculturalism. 
• LiveWell ERG– aims to support colleagues in achieving better overall well-being. More specifically, the group aims to support employees with their overall wellness in three key areas: Health (mental, physical, emotional), Relationships (work, friendships, family), and Finance (personal finance, retirement, life event planning). 
• Perficient’s Giving ERG– is made up of colleagues who are dedicated to growing and celebrating philanthropy. Through the Giving ERG, we aim to inspire action and generosity while making an individual impact on the world and in the communities where we live and work. 
• Women in Technology (WiT) ERG– is an active and passionate community where women and their allies can share ideas, find resources, and support fellow colleagues. The group’s goals are to promote educational resources and career growth for the women of Perficient and facilitate networking and connection for women, peers, and allies.  
• Generative AI IG– aims to drive innovation, connection, and community with Perficient’s clients, colleagues, partners, and investors about the emergence of generative AI tools and capabilities, and the impact these technologies have on businesses today.  

Community Outreach 

Perficient’s commitment to making the world a better place is second to none! Our colleagues’ take advantage of opportunities to mentor the future leaders in the industry. A few examples include: 

•  Bright Paths Program: An initiative where the brilliance of students shines. Through our partnership with Strayer University’s Hackbright Academy and DevMountain, we’re creating relevant learning experiences that prepare students for the workforce, and further drive innovation and growth in the technology industry. 
• Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamps: Perficient’s award-winning partnership with the Mark Cuban Foundation allows us to host impactful Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamps for high school students across the country. Our colleagues have a strong passion for making a difference in their communities, and partnering with the Mark Cuban Foundation to advance STEM education has been an incredible experience for all involved.  
• Electrifying the Future of Automotive: Through this program, our colleagues empower college students to design, build, and race cutting edge formula racing cars, including electric vehicles. All 13 of our partnered teams share our dedication to advancing automotive innovation, so it is an honor to support these students in their mission.

Grow Your Career at a Top Workplace in the U.S. 

Our success is thanks to our people! As a fast-growing, global digital consultancy we are always looking for the best and brightest professionals to support our growing business. We are committed to delivering innovative, end-to-end digital solutions for the world’s biggest brands, and we bring a collaborative spirit to every project.  

Explore our careers page to begin your journey of working with a top workplace!  

To learn more about us, go inside Life at Perficient and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Meta, TikTok, and X. 

Perficient Receives Seven “Most Valuable Professional” Recognitions

We are proud to share our inclusion in the Coveo MVP Program with 7 of our own selected for the recognition. The Coveo MVP program recognizes individuals for their invaluable contributions and expertise within the Coveo ecosystem.

To be considered for the recognition of Coveo MVP, one must possess a deep understanding of the platform and its business value to demonstrate strong thought leadership in the community. In addition, individuals must deploy quality implementations that enhance adoption and boast long-term success for customers using Coveo.

Join us in congratulating our MVPs:

1. Eric Immerman, Director
2. Kristofer Quinn, Senior Technical Architect
3. Ryan Weeber, Lead Technical Consultant
4. Rohit Patidar, Lead Technical Consultant
5. Fernando Rodriguez Rojas, Lead Technical Consultant
6. William Kirkconnell, Technical Consultant
7. Zachary Fischer, Senior Solutions Architect

First time MVP recipient and Lead Technical Consultant, Ryan Weeber bolsters excitement on his inclusion:

“I am thrilled to be recognized for the first time as a Coveo MVP! It’s such an honor to be included among this incredibly talented group of professionals.”

Eric Immerman, Coveo practice director celebrates his 4th consecutive inclusion in the Coveo MVP program and reflects on his team’s success:

“Being recognized once more as a Coveo MVP remains a fantastic acknowledgment of the expertise and hard work my team and I contribute towards ensuring our clients fully benefit from and use the Coveo platform effectively.”

Coveo at Perficient

Our Coveo practice helps brands design, architect and implement modern intelligent search solutions that empower users to be more successful in delivering a winning customer experience. As a Platinum partner and two time Accelerator Award recipient, we pride ourselves on providing unique, innovative solutions to our clients.

We would like to extend a special thanks to our team and their continued dedication to demonstrating key thought leadership and technical expertise to grow the Perficient + Coveo partnership. To learn more about Perficient’s Coveo solutions, visit our Coveo partner page, subscribe to Perficient’s blog and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

At this time many of you may have heard about the official Sitecore Mentor Program, run by Nicole Montero from the Sitecore Technical Marketing Team. Mentor Program celebrates its second year with a significant growth of positive outcomes and success stories from both mentors and mentees. I am going to share mine with you, and this one is special.

As I sit down to reflect on my journey as a mentor over the past year, I am filled with a sense of accomplishment. The same exercise I did a year ago, after my initial year of experience as a mentor. You see, back in 2022, I dabbled in mentoring for the first time. It was a toe in the water, a test drive. I was figuring out what it meant to be a mentor, what I wanted from this experience, and how I could truly make a difference. I’ve always been a bit of an “all-or-nothing guy”, never happy with just intermediate results of skimming the surface. So, when I decided to take on mentoring again in 2023, I wanted it to be totally different, much deeper in terms of communication, more personal in building the relationship, and what is most important – ultimately expanding one’s potential.

Finding the right mentee

The search for the right mentee wasn’t about ticking boxes or fulfilling desired criteria. Being cognizant of time, I wanted to make sure my efforts commit to the maximum value:

• I did not want to find someone who was not just ready to be a part of the Sitecore community: in both knowledge and their mentality or state of mind. I’d be happy to help them at the later stages of their career, of course, but it should be the right time.
• At the same time, I also felt uncomfortable picking up a person of my caliber or ever who’s probably more skillful than I am and could definitely find their own way to success, who did not need my help.

Both above cases happened to me in 2022, and here’s what I learned from it: it was about finding someone with that unignorable spark—a burning desire to grow and achieve, but perhaps unsure of the path. Someone who can bring big value to the Sitecore community (remember what the letter ‘V’ in the abbreviation MVP stands for?) and who really needs my hand to break a “ceiling glass”. Who else but me was there, striving for recognition at the MVP status for many years before it finally became a reality?

Meet Tiffany Laster

That’s where I stumbled upon Tiffany Laster. It wasn’t some grand plan; it just happened during a routine call where she was discussing Content Hub implementation. The passion for the subject and the big level of detail and nuance in her presentation caught me straight away – that you don’t come across every day. A strike in my mind! We had never met before, but I knew right then she had something special. After some time beyond his call, I made some references, and it became absolutely clear that Tiffany is the right fit for the Mentor Program.

Later, I remember telling her, “As for me, you’ve already got all the makings of an MVP, but let’s prove it to the rest of the world. It’s not going to be a walk in the park. Are you in?“. That was our starting line.

Tiffany Laster’s photo from her LinkedIn profile

Exclusive Mentorship Program

As I said above, I learned a lot from my first year of mentorship in 2022 so 2023 was about rewriting my own mentorship playbook. One of the things I wanted to change was picking up just a single individual with the right potential and committing myself exclusively to mentoring that person. That’s where the term “exclusive” applied to the “mentorship program”.

So, I launched what I called the Exclusive Mentorship Program, a personal initiative that went far beyond any formal structure. It meant being available for Tiffany whenever she needed, breaking the mold of regular, scheduled meetings. I’ve always believed real progress doesn’t follow a timetable; a genuine workload is always spontaneous and unpredictable.

Therefore another thing that I learned from year one of mentorship was my total dislike of conducting regular meetings: that’s the one thing most of the other mentors typically do. Our typical contribution load is not linear, nor granular. You don’t need to wait for a meeting just to talk through some things. Or the other way around – attend without having anything achieved in the meantime. In that case, some people tend to simulate progress rather than create actual one which may need more time to do things properly. What should be chosen instead – meetings on demand. Anytime I am needed – I’ll be there!

At the same time, I wanted to formalize this professional engagement with a written agreement with plenty of terms, such as our declaration of the contribution, acceptance of the scope, etc. Since Exclusive Mentorship Program is a superset of the Sitecore Mentor Program – it went in full compliance with its terms. It also happened that we both work for the same employer – this agreement also respects all the terms of our employer’s code of conduct for the employees. From the other formalities – the main communication channel was chosen as Telegram, as proven to be exceptionally effective for such a format of communication; we even signed for both parties to stay fully committed to this program in an unlike case of either of us losing a job. So, we figured out the formalities – agreed, signed it and focused on real, meaningful interactions.

Our partnership was intense. I shared everything I could—resources, opportunities, insights. But it was never just about passing down knowledge. It was about sharing a journey, learning from each other, and growing together. Seeing Tiffany evolve, and find her making her mark in the community, was the real reward.

I endeavored to employ all the best of mine in offering assistance:

• as Tiffany is an expert in Content Hub and CDP/Personalize therefore I offered her to become an editor for the corresponding Sitecore Telegram channels.
• used all my connections in the Sitecore community to allocate speaker opportunities: user groups, meetups, etc.
• it also worked well facilitating Tiffany’s expertise for the Content Hub round of the Sitecore Tips&Tricks series: who else knows that better?
• encouraged to apply to SUGCON conferences, and helped tailor and position proposals which resulted in TWO(!) chosen proposals – impressive!
• as a Technology MVP working with Tiffany as a genuine strategist, I provided some of the missing technology enablement – to get the best of both worlds.
• over the whole year explained the Sitecore community, MVP Program goals and expectations, and the best routes and options.
• without any doubt, there were many more tactical steps we did over the year, which simply went out of my mind with time – dozens of them.

Sitecore MVP Award

And then came the day of the MVP announcements. I was a bundle of nerves, probably more anxious than Tiffany herself. When she received that email, it wasn’t just a win for her; it felt like a shared triumph, a testament to our shared journey. A newly recognized Sitecore MVP has emerged, and I’m pleased that my assistance was well received.

This experience has been a revelation. It taught me so much about myself, about mentoring, and about the power of genuine connections. I owe a lot to the Sitecore Mentor Program and Nicole Montero for their guidance. But most of all, I owe it to Tiffany for reminding me what mentorship is really about.

Four more mentees!

Initially, I aimed to exclusively mentor a single individual; however, life sometimes has bigger plans for us. Over a year, I encountered four other experts who possessed keen intellects, a strong desire for personal and professional development, and an unmistakable enthusiasm for their field. Recognizing my potential to assist them, I found myself drawn to their magnetic personalities and decided to extend an invitation to join the Sitecore Mentor Program too.

We were all geographically distributed – Canada, India, USA. I often found myself scheduling meetings with overseas mentees at midnight or even 1AM of my local time. That’s fine, as soon as it helps. Regrettably, they joined the Mentor Program mid-year, limiting our opportunity for more contributions, yet we achieved significant success: presenting at SUGCON, and producing numerous blogs, webinars, and other valuable contributions. I am confident that each of these four possesses all the necessary elements to deem it a success in the coming year.

Looking forward

As I look ahead, I feel excited and ready. Ready to meet more passionate individuals, ready to embark on new journeys. If you’re out there, eager to learn and grow, and ready to put your all into it, know that I’m here, ready to dive in with you. Let’s make something amazing happen, together.

With 2023 coming to a close, it’s important to reflect on our accomplishments over the past year. Being named a U.S. Top Workplace this year was an incredible source of pride for Perficient. As an award-winning workplace, Perficient colleagues collaborate with experts from across industries and time zones to strategize, test, and build end-to-end solutions for the world’s biggest brands and largest enterprises. 

Through our People Promise, we’re enabling our colleagues’ career development, prioritizing diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and making genuine connections across the globe. We’re proud to deliver amazing digital solutions that transform the world’s most recognizable brands. Our clients trust us because of the collaborative, experienced, and entrepreneurial spirit our people bring to every interaction, and our colleagues get to experience the excitement and opportunities that come with partnering with big brands they can be proud of.  

Watch the video to learn how we’re accelerating growth for our clients, partners, and colleagues around the world.

Driving Innovation for Our Clients 

From the very first meeting, we see every opportunity with our clients as a continued investment and trusted partnership. We help our clients imagine, create, engineer, and run digital solutions that transform how they connect with their customers and grow their business.  

“My favorite thing when it comes to Perficient and the way that we work with clients is that we’re incredibly practical,” said Vanessa Case, account developer, Denver. “What do we need to get done today? How do we do this in a manner that makes sense to the organizations that we are serving? That to me is the fastest way to acceleration.” 

READ MORE: Our Colleagues Are Accelerating Growth for Our Clients`  

We also strongly believe in developing a people-centered environment committed to driving change through collaboration. Our teams are making large strides to further develop relationships with our clients and partners.

“I think that we can accelerate the growth of our clients if we understand their needs from the beginning, and in every aspect,” said Nicolas Pagliaro, general manager, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile. “You need to be a part of the solution from day one.” 

Our modern approach and proven methodology to digital consulting leads to successful outcomes for our clients. With unparalleled strategy and technology capabilities, we bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients succeed. Our six solution categories offer our clients a truly end-to-end digital transformation, but these can also stand on their own to meet a specific need. Using these capabilities, we partner with our clients to iterate and build digital solutions that bring faster speed-to-market results and compelling experiences for their customers.  

READ MORE: We’re Leveraging Our Strategic Positions and Enabling Growth for the Biggest Brands  

Making a Difference with Our Global Teams

Additionally, we’re committed to increasing our global footprint to bring the best teams, capabilities, and processes together. In the last few years, we completed expansion efforts in India, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Additionally, we’re looking forward to welcoming SMEDIX, Inc., to Perficient in 2024. The upcoming acquisition will strengthen our healthcare industry software capabilities, expand and enhance our offshore delivery capacity, and further grow our presence in Eastern Europe.  

With our enhanced global presence, Perficient can fully integrate our aligned approach across teams and time zones while casting a wide net of resources to benefit our clients. Perficient leverages strategy, technology, and innovation to support critical initiatives within a wide portfolio of industries. Discover how we’re building relationships and streamlining operations for our clients in the following sectors:  

• Automotive 
• Consumer Markets 
• Energy and Utilities  
• Financial Services  
• Healthcare 
• Life Sciences 
• Manufacturing  
• Telecommunications 

“I feel that Perficient accelerates client growth and that we’re very strategic,” said Felicia Johnson, portfolio specialist, Experience Design Sales. “We think about everything holistically. That helps accelerate our thoughts, their thoughts, how we work together, and what that roadmap might look like. Even if we’re solving that initial problem, accelerating to me isn’t necessarily going fast. It’s going holistic, and it’s going strategic.” 

READ MORE: Understand Perficient’s Model for Digital Strategy and Transformation  

Taking Perficient’s Partnerships to New Heights  

Perficient takes pride in building a comprehensive strategic network that fosters meaningful connections with the world’s leading technology companies. Through our partnerships, Perficient can leverage our core competencies, enhance and extend our service offerings, and improve time to market. Our skilled colleagues bring value to Perficient’s clients by working across geographical locations and technologies to further develop our global delivery capabilities and become a trusted partner to the world’s biggest brands.  

We’re proud to be regularly awarded by our partners for our excellence in solution innovation and industry expertise. Some of our recent partner awards include the 2023 Adobe Digital Experience Emerging Partner of the Year, Americas Award, the 2023 Adobe Experience Maker “Engager” Award, a 2023 Microsoft US partner of the Year Finalist distinction for Azure, the 2022 Sitecore Partner Award for Sales Excellence, and the 2022 Informatica Cloud Modernization Partner of the Year Award. 

READ MORE: Check Out Perficient’s Recent Awards For Excellence and Innovation  

Perficient’s commitment to excellence, success, and versatility serve as a strong foundation for building relationships with our clients and partners.

“The way that it makes me feel working for Perficient, knowing that we’re impacting clients, their customers, and their own people is why I’m still here,” said Henry Heisler, general manager, Southern California. “A big part of it is our colleagues. We have great colleagues and brilliant people who really care deeply about doing good work for clients, creating success for customers, and for themselves.”   

Enhancing Brand Awareness Through Our Ambassadors  

We’re not only making waves across the technology landscape with the biggest brands – we’re also expanding our reach through some of the most recognizable brand ambassadors, including the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA, Atlanta United MLS team, the St. Louis Cardinals of the MLB, and the St. Louis Blues NHL team. Not to mention, we’re driving growth through our partnership with the fighting robot builder team, RioBotz, and their BattleBots competitor, Minotaur.

We’re proud to partner with the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA franchise as our newest brand ambassador. For more than two decades, Perficient has had a strong presence in the Minneapolis region, helping many of Minnesota’s leading enterprises digitally transform.  The team’s momentum mirrors Perficient’s ongoing growth in the Twin Cities, and we’re excited to build close relationships with the franchise.  

READ MORE: Perficient’s Brand Ambassadors and Partnerships  

Our success is not possible without the compassion and determination of each person. Every day, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate the success of our colleagues. No matter the complexity of the project, our team strategically creates engaging solutions that thrill our clients. 

This is the final blog in our series recognizing the incredible work culture at Perficient and celebrating our recognition as a top workplace. Each blog shares how we’re fostering a collaborative culture through Perficient’s People Promise while creating a work environment where each individual perspective, contribution, and idea is valued. If you missed one of the previous blogs, be sure to check out our blog series to discover how we’re making a difference at Perficient.  

READY TO GROW YOUR CAREER? 

It’s no secret our success is because of our people. No matter the technology or time zone, our colleagues are committed to delivering innovative, end-to-end digital solutions for the world’s biggest brands, and we bring a collaborative spirit to every interaction. We’re always seeking the best and brightest to work with us. Join our team and experience a culture that challenges, champions, and celebrates our people. 

Visit our Careers page to see career opportunities and more! 

Go inside Life at Perficient and connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. 

The Sitecore MVP program is designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated advanced knowledge of the Sitecore platform and a commitment to sharing knowledge and technical expertise with community partners, customers, and prospects over the past year. The program is open to anyone who is passionate about Sitecore and has a desire to contribute to the community.

Over the past application year starting from December 1st, 2022, I have been actively involved in the Sitecore community, contributing in a number of ways.

Sitecore Blogs

1. This year I have written 45(!) blog posts and that’s at the Perficient site only on the various topics related to Sitecore, including my top-notch findings about XM Cloud and other composable products, best practices, tips and tricks, and case studies. Listing them all by the bullets would make this post too excessive, therefore instead I leave the link to the entire list of them.
2. I’ve been also posting on my very own blog platform, which already contains more than 200 posts about Sitecore accumulated over the past years.

User Groups

1. Organized four Los Angeles Sitecore User Groups  (#15, #16, #17 and #18)
2. Established a organized the most wanted user group of a year – Sitecore Headless Development UserGroup. This one is very special since headless development becomes the new normal of delivering sites with Sitecore, while so many professional feel left behind unable to catch up with the fast emerging tech. I put it as my personal mission to help the community learn and grow “headlessly” and that is one of my commitments to it. There were two events so far (#1 and #2) with a #3 scheduled for December 12th.
3. Facilitated and co-organized Sitecore Southeast Europe User Group (Balkans / Serbia), also am sponsoring it from own pocket (Meetup + Zoom).
4. Presented my new topic “Mastery of XM Cloud” on 17 Jan  at the Jaipur user group, India

SUGCON Conferences 2023

1. Everyone knows how I love these conferences, especially SUGCON Europe. This year I submitted my speech papers again, and  got chosen again with the topic Accelerate Headless SXA Builds with XM Cloud. Last year I hit the same stage with The Ultimate Sitecore Upgrade session.
2. I was very eager attending to SUGCON India and submitted a joint speech with my genius mentee Tiffany Laster – this proposal got chosen (yay!). Unfortunately, at the very last minute, my company changed the priorities, and we were not allowed to travel. Since the remote presentation was not an option there, I have the warmest hopes to present there the following year. Two of my other mentees (Neha Pasi and Mahima Patel) however found their way to that stage and presented a meaningful session on Sitecore Discover. Tiffany was also chosen as a speaker for the following SUGCON NA however with a different topic – DAM Maturity Model.
3. I was a proud member of the SUGCON NA 2023 Organization Committee, which we thought over the past 15 months. We collectively were responsible for wide range of tasks, but my primary personal responsibilities were organizing the session recording, building the event website, choosing the speakers from the speech proposals for building the agenda, and several more. I served as Room Captain for each and every session timeslot on Thursday and the majority on Friday.

GitHub

1. Sifon project keeps going not just maintained but also receiving new features. Sifon gets support for each version of XM/XP releases almost the next day. I am also PoC a composable version of Sifon Cloud, if proven that would be a big thing for XM Cloud. Every time I am involved into Sitecore platform upgrade or any other development or PoCs working outside of containers – Sifon saves me a lot of time and effort.
2. I keep Awesome Sitecore up and actual. This repository is an integral part of a big Awesome Lists family, if you haven’t heard of Awesome Lists and its significance I  highly recommend reading these articles – first and the second.
3. At the beginning of the year made guidance and a demo on how one can pair .NET Headless SDK with XM Cloud in the same containers working nicely together, along with releasing the source code to it.
4. There also few less significant repositories among my contributions that are still meaningful and helpful.

Sitecore Mentor Program

• With lessons learned from the previous year of mentorhip, this time I got 5 mentees, all young, ambitious, genius and I cannot stress out enough how I am proud of them all and their achievements!
• 3 of them found their way to SUGCON conferences as speakers (see below)
• the others still deliver valuable contributions to the community.

MVP Program

• I participate in all the webinars and MVP Lunches (often in both timezones per event) I can only reach out.
• Every past year, I am participating in a very honorable activity helping to review the first-time applicants for the MVP Program. This is a first line of the evaluation and we carefully match every first-time applicant against high Sitecore MVP standards.
• I think MVP Summit is the best perk of MVP Program, so never miss it out. This year I’ve learn so much and provided feedback to the product teams, as usual.

Sitecore Learning

I collaborated with Sitecore Learning team for the past 2-3 years but this year my contributions exceeded the previous ones. Here are some:

• I volunteered to become a beta tester for a new Instructor-led XM Cloud training, and provided valuable feedback upon the completion
• Collaborated with the team on XM Cloud certification exam (sorry cannot be more explicit here due to the NDA)
• I was proud to be chosen as an expert for opening a new Sitecore Tips & Tricks series organized by Sitecore Learning team. In 60 minutes I demonstrated Sitecore Components Builder with an external feed integration from zero to hero actually running it deployed to Vertical, all that with writing zero lines of code (part 1 and part 2). Impressive!

Sitecore Telegram

• Contributed to it even more that in any of previous year, I am making Telegram a premium-level channel for delivering Sitecore news and materials. Telegram has a unique set of features that no other software can offer, and I am leveraging these advantages for more convenience to my subscribers.
• Started in 2017 as a single channel, it was expanding rapidly and now overcoming a milestone of 1,000 subscribers!
• Growth did not stop but escalated further beyond Sitecore going composable with having a dedicated channel for almost any composable product. Here all they are:
  • Main Sitecore Telegram channel
  • XM Cloud
  • Content Hub
  • CDP/Personalize
  • OrderCloud
  • Sitecore Search
  • Sitecore Connect
  • .. and finally, the brand new one devoted exclusively to Headless Development with Sitecore and Next.js

Other Contributions

• Three times over this year I was an invited guest and expert to Sitecore Fireside at Apple Podcasts (one, two, and three)
• I am very active on my LinkedIn (with 4K followers) and Twitter aka X (with almost ~1.2K subscribers), multiple posts per week, sometimes a few a day.
• With my dedication to the new flagship product of Sitecore – XM Cloud there was no wonder I managed to get certified with it among the first. It is a great product and I wish it to become even better!

Perficient is pleased to announce that our work in health equity, diversity and inclusion has gained recognition in the 2023 eHealthcare Leadership Awards.

Our work in the healthcare industry emphasizes the importance of a well-planned and executed strategy for addressing health equity, diversity, and inclusion. These efforts create a healthier and more welcoming environment for care and support teams to build patient trust, elevate consumer satisfaction, and drive higher-quality care. In an era where digital innovation and healthcare intersect, the significance of fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) cannot be overstated.

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Healthcare and life sciences leaders need to consider DE&I throughout the digital health experiences they create. We partner with healthcare organizations to identify barriers and develop holistic solutions.

By engaging with healthcare leaders and their consumers, we ensure that digital innovations align with the real needs and challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers alike.

Where We’ve Done It

• Our thought leaders explore DE&I from various angles. Browse our library of blogs that discuss important social determinants of health (SDOH) and other industry-specific topics.
• Watch our on-demand webinar where leaders from Perficient, American Cancer Society, and BD discuss ways the health ecosystem seeks to better understand women’s needs and to better support a meaningful care journey.
• Visit our DE&I in healthcare insights hub to explore even more!

“The eHealthcare Award for Best Digital Leadership in Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion reaffirms our position as a trailblazer in the digital healthcare landscape. Our commitment to promoting equity, embracing diversity, and fostering inclusion not only transforms patient experiences but also sets a standard for the entire industry to follow. We’re thrilled to receive this award!”

– Brent Teiken, Perficient General Manager, Healthcare + Life Sciences

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