In 2023, we awarded over 1170 certifications to developers, sales professionals, and solutions architects. The WSO2 Certified Professional of the Year (WCPY) contest recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to increasing WSO2 product expertise by earning a significant number of WSO2 certifications within the year and contributing to the wider community. The contest was also held in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Ram Charan has been an integration consultant at Yenlo for the past year. With over seven years of expertise, he has focused on WSO2 products since the beginning of his career in 2016. Ram specializes in WSO2 Micro Integrator and WSO2 API Manager, successfully deploying integration solutions for clients in the energy and finance sectors. He has played a crucial role in various integration projects and migration initiatives, serving customers across the UK, Europe, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
With over 12 years of experience and 27 WSO2 certifications, Prabakaran specializes in creating robust integration platforms using various WSO2 products. He excels in API lifecycle management, leading successful migrations to API Manager 4.2.0. Prabakaran seamlessly integrates diverse systems using Choreo Connect as a micro gateway for microservices and enterprise/micro integrators. His expertise includes WSO2 Identity Server for identity management, multi-tenancy, and adaptive/multi-factor authentication. Proficient in customizing validators, handlers, and mediators across WSO2 products, Prabakaran is honored as the WSO2 Certified Professional of the Year, winning both in 2020 and 2021.
Since 2019, Thejeswara has specialized in WSO2 products for over four years. Throughout his software professional journey, he has focused on WSO2 Enterprise Integrator, WSO2 Micro Integrator, and WSO2 API Manager. His expertise has led to the delivery of effective solutions for clients in the payment and government sectors in India and the United States. Committed to continuous improvement, Thejeswara consistently enhances his skills to provide increasingly effective solutions. Additionally, he actively contributes to the professional development of others by offering training on WSO2 products.
Ravi Kumar has dedicated six years to WSO2, starting as a WSO2 ESB developer and expanding his expertise in API management, WSO2 Identity Server, Ballerina, and Choreo. As a WSO2 consultant lead developer, Ravi has deployed solutions globally in API management, integration, and identity management, with a focus on clients in India and Europe. He excels in hybrid deployments, addressing challenges across on-premises and cloud infrastructures. In addition to his projects, Ravi actively contributes to the developer community on LinkedIn and Stack Overflow, providing training to individuals in diverse domains and fostering community growth.
With over 20 years of IT experience, Flaviano has been dedicated to the WSO2 platform since 2016. He holds an impressive 17 WSO2 Certifications and currently serves as a technical coordinator, developer for WSO2 platforms, and solutions architect. In these roles, Flaviano excels in performing integration and implementation services for WSO2 API Manager, WSO2 Identity Server, WSO2 Enterprise, and Micro Integrator clusters. He actively contributes to training other professionals and has successfully delivered numerous complex and integrated projects using various WSO2 components. Notably, he secured the runner-up position in the region for both 2021 and 2022.
Guilherme is a software analyst and developer at Heiliger Tech. He is dedicated to delivering optimal integration solutions and excels in maintaining and implementing new features for a prominent Brazilian bank's Open Banking product. Guilherme is skilled in crafting micro integration solutions using Integration Studio and identifying key elements like federation, adaptive authentications, and SSO flows with WSO2 Identity Server. He has also developed numerous customized APIs for significant customers. Guilherme's mission is to contribute to the success of individuals and organizations through useful and effective solutions.
Nandini is a solutions architect at Techolution, specializing in guiding customers through impactful digital transformations. Her role involves establishing strong foundations for API management and integration platforms, with expertise in gateways like Apigee and Kong. Nandini's innovative solutions demonstrate her deep understanding of industry best practices. In addition to her technical skills, she is passionate about knowledge sharing and conducts impactful training sessions on WSO2 products. Nandini's commitment to innovation, scalability, and empowering others makes her a valuable asset within the WSO2 community.
Oussama Nairi is the WSO2 Certified Professional of The Year 2022 for the Middle East and Africa. As the lead integration consultant at Inetum Tunisia, he actively contributes to the global WSO2 community through platforms like Stack Overflow, Medium, and WSO2 Slack Channels. Oussama has successfully implemented WSO2 products in the banking, insurance, and telco sectors in North Africa. He stays updated on the latest trends in integration technology (API, ESB, IAM) by participating in conferences and online forums while expanding his professional network.
Sharath is the head of middleware at Xcelerise, playing a crucial role in guiding diverse clients across the Middle East, Africa, and North America. With his expertise in blending technology and functional insights, he shapes integration strategies and future-proof roadmaps for digital transformations. As a pre-sales architect, he secures multiple WSO2 projects by demonstrating the impactful capabilities of the product, optimizing API management and integration journeys. Sharath leads his team in developing accelerators for swift, secure, and scalable integrations. Passionate about WSO2, he serves as a dedicated evangelist, earning recognition as the WSO2 Certified Professional of the Year for 2020,2021, and 2022.
Nico works as an Integration Architect Consultant at Procentrica, bringing nine years of valuable experience in the integration field. For the past seven years, he has focused on WSO2 API Manager, WSO2 Identity Server, and WSO2 Enterprise Integrator. Currently, Nico is consulting at Vitality Global, actively involved in implementing and expanding the integration layer. This layer supports their global behavioral change platform, serving millions of members worldwide.