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Akshay Barve

India

MVP 2025

Technology

India

Timeline

2025

31/Jan

Technology 2025

Technology 2025

2024

29/Nov

Blog Post Contributions

I have been actively writing blogs on my personal blog with a total of 12 posts covering various aspects of Sitecore. There are different categories on which I have written blog for example XM Cloud Forms, Headless development and debugging, Docker challenges etc. Each blog is thoughtfully written, offering in-depth insights, practical solutions, and clear explanations to help readers navigate complex topics, learnings and issues that I had faced.

Through these posts, I aim to share my exper...

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP Sitecore Personalize Sitecore Send Sitecore XM Cloud

2024

20/Nov

LinkedIn Posts And Broadcast

I actively contribute to the Sitecore community through LinkedIn by sharing posts about updates, features, and my learnings. These posts are a way to broadcast Sitecore’s capabilities, spread awareness, and connect with professionals. My aim is to share knowledge, highlight useful insights, and keep the community informed and engaged with Sitecore’s evolving ecosystem.

Following is the list of all the LinkedIn posts that I have done this year in no specific order.

LinkedIn Profile: https:/...

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP Sitecore XM Cloud

2024

19/Sep

XMCloud Forms Training Session

Presentation Link:

  • https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/mastering-xm-cloud-forms-configuration-design-webhooks-and-conditional-logic/273578975

Video Link:

  • https://vimeo.com/horizontalinc/review/1026392093/dde7d902b3

I conducted a training session focused on XM Cloud Forms, covering its core concepts and configuration steps to help participants leverage its powerful features. The session provided a detailed overview of the form design features, including layouts, styling options, mu...

Sitecore XM Cloud

2024

11/Sep

Training Committee Member and Coordinator

I have been an active member of the training committee in my organization, contributing significantly to various Sitecore Technology Sessions conducted throughout the year. My responsibilities included driving, organizing, and conducting training sessions for assigned technologies, ensuring all sessions were thoroughly reviewed and well-prepared before delivery. Collaborating with training partners, I worked to ensure the smooth execution of these programs. Additionally, I delivered sessions on ...

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP Sitecore Content Hub Sitecore Search Sitecore XM Cloud

2024

17/Jul

Sitecore Basics Session : Pipelines, Processors & Events

Presentation Link:

  • https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/diving-into-sitecore-pipelines-and-processors-concepts-customization-and-best-practices-204a/273575757
  • https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/comprehensive-guide-to-sitecore-events-execution-customization/273575785

Video Link:

  • https://vimeo.com/horizontalinc/review/997256301/6323c5ab28

I conducted a training session focused on Sitecore Pipelines, Processors, and Events, aimed at enhancing participants' understanding of these ...

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP

2024

16/Jul

Sitecore Basics Session : Scheduler Task & Agent

Presentation Link:

  • https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/understanding-sitecore-schedulers-configuration-and-execution-guide/273561625

Video Link:

  • https://vimeo.com/horizontalinc/review/997256177/3cdd2f9c9f

I conducted a session focused on the fundamentals of Sitecore Schedulers, designed to help participants automate and manage scheduled tasks efficiently. The session began with an introduction to Schedulers, their purpose, and an overview of their functionality. It provided a detai...

Sitecore XP

2024

10/Jul

Sitecore Basics Session : Roles, Users, and Workflow

Presentation Links:

  • https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/mastering-sitecore-users-roles-and-security-a-beginner-s-guide-to-streamlined-user-management/273561526
  • https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/mastering-sitecore-workflows-a-beginner-s-guide-to-streamlined-content-management/273561335

Video Link

  • https://vimeo.com/horizontalinc/review/997255987/98a5d91ba3

I conducted a training session covering key Sitecore concepts, focusing on user and security management, and workflow funda...

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP

2024

31/May

Sitecore TECH Talks - What you need to know about Sitecore XM Cloud Forms

I had the privilege of contributing to Sitecore Tech Talks hosted by (Varun Shringarpure) by presenting a session on XM Cloud Forms, where I shared insights into its key features, usage, and significance in the modern digital landscape. During the session, I simplified complex concepts to help the audience understand how XM Cloud Forms can streamline form creation and enhance user experiences. This talk was a great opportunity to connect with the Sitecore community and demonstrate the potential ...

Sitecore XM Cloud

2024

23/Apr

Using magic of Sitecore SSC API for authentication in Headless XM

Presentation Link:

  • https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/using-the-magic-of-sitecore-ssc-api-for-authentication-in-headless-xm/273678070

Video Link:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ymo1pN52cw

I had the opportunity to present a webinar with Daivagna Nanavati on Using the Magic of Sitecore SSC API for Authentication in Headless XM as part of a Sitecore User Group session. This session was aimed at helping teams transitioning from monolithic architectures to headless XM, focusing on a...

Sitecore XM

2024

23/Apr

Code Repo - Using magic of Sitecore SSC API for authentication in Headless XM

Here is the link of code repo for the session that I had taken. Session has already been mentioned in the list but this entry is made for the code repo that we had shared during the session.

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP

2024

15/Mar

Global Hackathon 3.0 At Horizontal

I had the privilege to participate in Global Hackathon 3.0 organized by Horizontal Digital, where 16 teams competed globally. Our team, Team Vertical, focused on "Marketing Automation with Sitecore Send", addressing the challenge of streamlining event promotion and registration for annual events like Hackathons.

We leveraged Sitecore Send to automate and enhance the process, achieving the following:

  • Automated Email Campaigns: Engaging and targeted communications.
  • Integrated Registrati...

Sitecore XM

2024

10/Mar

Sitecore MVP Mentorship Program - Attended Sessions, Feedbacks and Broadcasted through LinkedIn post

This year, I had the privilege of joining the Sitecore MVP Mentorship Program as a mentee, an experience that proved to be both transformative and inspiring. The program not only deepened my technical expertise and broadened my understanding of Sitecore technologies but also connected me with some of the most exceptional professionals in the Sitecore community.

I attended various sessions conducted under this program throughout the year, and below is the video URL and LinkedIn posts for the ...

2024

10/Feb

Sitecore Stack Exchange

I have contributed to the Sitecore community through platforms like Sitecore Stack Exchange and Slack by sharing guidance, asking meaningful questions, and engaging in collaborative discussions. My focus has been on fostering learning and supporting others in exploring Sitecore concepts and solutions.

Sitecore Stack Exchange Profile: https://sitecore.stackexchange.com/users/13031/akshay-barve

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP Sitecore XM Cloud

2024

7/Feb

Certified Sitecore XM Cloud Developer | Empowering Success Through Exam Prep and Peer Support

Certified Sitecore XM Cloud Developer - One more achievement is unlocked !!

I had the privilege of attending the "Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Exam Prep Webinar" on December 13, 2023. This session was incredibly insightful, providing valuable guidance and preparation tips that proved instrumental in clearing the certification exam. A special highlight was the "Voucher Code" shared during the webinar, an excellent opportunity I made sure to share with others to help them benefit as well.

Bey...

Sitecore XM Cloud

2023

28/Nov

Sitecore Promotion On Social Media

I'm actively engaged in promoting Sitecore through various posts on LinkedIn, where I share quality content from different Sitecore Community members and highlight Sitecore Community events such as SUGCON India. I've shared multiple posts throughout the year, showcasing my commitment to spreading knowledge and awareness about valuable content and events within the Sitecore community. I have selected a random date as this activity is been done for the whole year. Below I have mentioned only few ...

Sitecore XM Cloud

2023

22/Nov

Sitecore XM Cloud Personalization Capabilities

I've dedicated efforts to comprehensively outline Sitecore XM Cloud's personalization capabilities, detailing the inherent features and functionalities available for out-of-the-box personalization. Additionally, I've extended this knowledge-sharing by creating a podcast focused on illuminating these aspects, contributing to the Sitecore community's understanding of effective personalization strategies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g17mTkS_VyI

Sitecore XM Cloud

2023

13/Oct

Must know insights if you are hosting on Vercel

Upon hosting our migrated site from a monolithic to a headless environment, we encountered and implemented several crucial insights regarding Vercel. These learnings are incredibly valuable and pivotal for others to grasp and integrate into their implementations.

Sitecore XM

2023

24/Sep

Sitecore XM 10.3 with CD - "Could not find configuration node: database/database[@id='master']"

I assisted my mentor, Daivagna, in analyzing an issue we encountered at the beginning of our Sitecore XM 10.3 project. This issue was persistent even in a plain Sitecore XM 10.3 setup. After creating a support ticket, Sitecore support identified and registered it as a bug with reference number 578367, acknowledging the observed behavior. This experience can provide helpful insights to the Sitecore community.

Sitecore XM

2023

25/Aug

Presented at SUGCON Delhi 2023 on "FeaaS and Furious - XM Cloud Component, A true composable offering"

I presented at SUGCON Delhi 2023 on "FeaaS and Furious - XM Cloud Component, A true composable offering" and received an amazing response from the audience. During the session, we demonstrated creating a complete site without writing code, using the Sitecore Component Builder tool.

We showcased how Components, Styles, and Data-sources work by developing a Sugcon site theme brand and integrating external data sources. Additionally, we illustrated writing GQL for dynamic components.

The sess...

Sitecore XM Cloud

2023

17/Jul

Sitecore Dictionary Challenges While Migrating From Monolithic to Headless SXA Site

This experience was unique as it sheds light on how dictionary configuration functions in both Sitecore XM and XP. During the migration of a substantial monolithic solution to a headless architecture, we encountered differences in dictionary configuration between XP and headless implementations. Our blog documents these variations, detailing the adjustments made specifically for the headless setup, offering insights valuable for similar migrations.

Sitecore XM

2023

15/Jun

Missing Row And Column Splitter Component In Sitecore SXA Headless XM 10.3

We encountered a significant surprise while working on a headless Sitecore XM project, and I've detailed all the specifics about this issue in my blog. The Sitecore support team successfully reproduced the problem, leading to its registration as a bug in Sitecore's tracking system with reference number 577782.

Although it was a valuable learning experience for us, I'm grateful to Sitecore support for providing a solution that worked effectively. Thanks to their assistance, we managed to integ...

Sitecore XM

2023

15/May

Sitecore XM Cloud Boot Camp And Training Session

I participated in a comprehensive 5-day boot camp and training sessions facilitated by Kiran Patil and Daivagna Nanavati. This intensive program covered various aspects of Sitecore XM Cloud, starting from the basics and progressing to equip developers for project readiness.

The primary aim of this webinar was to skill up the team and prepare them for executing XM Cloud Projects effectively. As a result of our participation, we received internal certificates from the trainers, validating our...

Sitecore XM Cloud

2023

23/Apr

Next.js Grid Component – Using Sitecore Layout Service REST API

In the early stages of transitioning into the headless world of technology, I ventured into learning Next.js and subsequently implemented a GRID component using this technology. I documented the step-by-step process required for this implementation and shared my learnings in a detailed guide, aiming to assist others in understanding and implementing similar components within Next.js.

Sitecore XM Sitecore XM Cloud

2022

30/Sep

Automation deployment (OctoPack) copying dll to Webroot location.

2022

22/Sep

SSL Certificates for local Sitecore Site’s + Xconnect Issues

SSL Certificates for local environment sites.

2022

9/Jun

High CPU to completely normal CPU - SXA issue, SXA pages not loading in mobile device

We had a issue where the CPU was spiking up like anything when ever some pages where getting accessed through mobile site. This issue was one of them where we had to put so much efforts to get a solution and finally after trying for days, I found out the root cause of it and it was all related to a issue of "Illegal recursion detected".

Article :: https://support.sitecore.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0251451