My Contribution to Sitecore - 2025

I’m excited to share and highlight my contributions to the Sitecore community throughout 2025!

After a quieter 2024 due to personal commitments, I returned in 2025 with full focus and delivered consistent, high-impact, developer-centric contributions across modern Sitecore stack (XM Cloud, Sitecore AI, Search, Headless, Next.js).

Key 2025 Contributions at a Glance

• 5 in-depth technical blog posts with complete, reproducible code samples and local setup guides
• Organized and hosted 5 high-quality SUGCBE virtual sessions featuring global MVPs and experts
• Delivered 1 Public speaking events in Sitecore User Group
• Daily active contributor on Sitecore Slack, Stack Exchange and LinkedIn (Sitecore-related posts/reposts)
• Raised 2 official product-feedback tickets that were accepted/acted upon by Sitecore

I remain deeply grateful for the 2024 recognition, and I would be honored to continue contributing to this vibrant community.

Technical Blogs (2025)

This year, I authored multiple technical blogs covering a wide range of Sitecore topics—Sitecore AI, XM Cloud, Headless, migration strategies, and more. Below is the full list:

1. Migrating from JSS to Sitecore Content SDK 1.x in SitecoreAI (XM Cloud) – SDK Lifecycle Deep Dive

A complete guide for migrating from JSS to Content SDK 1.x using PLAY! Summit on Next.js, including Node.js 22 fixes, pitfalls, and improvements.

Migrating from JSS to Sitecore Content SDK 1.x in SitecoreAI (XM Cloud) – SDK Lifecycle Deep Dive

JSS to Content SDK 1.x migration using PLAY! Summit on Next.js: proven steps, Node.js 22 fixes, pitfalls & big wins for XM Cloud/SitecoreAI apps.

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2. How to Integrate Gradial with Sitecore XM Cloud – AI-Powered Campaign Automation (2025)

Step-by-step tutorial on connecting Gradial to XM Cloud, API configuration, campaign automation, and troubleshooting.

How to Integrate Gradial with Sitecore XM Cloud: AI-Powered Campaign Automation Guide (2025)

Full tutorial: Connect Gradial to XM Cloud, configure APIs, automate personalized campaigns, and troubleshoot common issues.

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3. SitecoreAI & Sitecore Studio – A Game Changer for Developers

How SitecoreAI and Studio transform digital experience development with AI-driven workflows and composable SaaS.

SitecoreAI and Sitecore Studio: A Game-Changer for Developers in the Digital Experience Space

SitecoreAI and Sitecore Studio redefine digital experience creation with AI-driven workflows, composable SaaS, and developer flexibility.

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4. XM Cloud’s New Publishing Jobs Table UI & API

A breakdown of the new Publishing Jobs interface and REST API for automation, visibility, and optimization.

Sitecore XM Cloud Just Got the New Publishing Jobs Table UI and API

Sitecore XM Cloud’s new Publishing Jobs UI and REST API bring real-time tracking, automation, and control. Publish smarter, faster, easier.

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5. How to Implement Bulk Deletion for Push Source Documents in Sitecore Search

Automate bulk deletion with PowerShell and skip manual Injection API steps.

How to Implement Bulk Deletion for Push Source Documents in Sitecore Search?

Automate bulk document deletion in Sitecore Search with PowerShell. Skip manual Injection API steps and efficiently delete from Push Sources.

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Sitecore User Group Coimbatore (SUGCBE) Contributions

I’ve been actively contributing to the community by organizing multiple sessions through Sitecore User Group Coimbatore. We bring experts from across the world to share knowledge and help developers stay updated with the latest in Sitecore.

This year, we hosted five high-quality sessions, featuring both MVPs and non-MVPs. All recordings are available on our YouTube channel.

Below is the event I presented this year. While it was a single session, I believe its depth, uniqueness, and quality made a strong impact on the audience.

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I also co-presented a session on Sitecore XM Cloud and Gradial with my friend Prabhu Ranganathan, where we discussed:

• XM Cloud as the cloud-native future of Sitecore
• “Gradual” – the intelligent migration strategy
• Gradial – an AI-driven accelerator for content operations

Below are key session highlights and LinkedIn announcements:

• OpenAI API Integration in Sitecore

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Join us for an exciting session organized by #SUGCBE on Integrating Open AI API Models in Sitecore! Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing digital experience management, and this session will show you how. With AI adoption in enterprise software growing exponentially, Mohamed Sirajudeen will take you through the practical integration of ChatGPT within Sitecore CMS. Discover how to evaluate AI’s fit for your business needs, explore real-world use cases that simplify complex content management tasks, and witness live demonstrations of ChatGPT enhancing efficiency in content delivery. You’ll learn strategic approaches to AI integration, understand the tangible business value it brings, and see firsthand how AI can transform your Sitecore implementation beyond traditional capabilities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how AI integration can elevate your content management strategy and deliver exceptional digital experiences! Team SUGCBE: Prabhu Ranganathan Vignesh Jothikumar Event Sponsor: https://lnkd.in/gQWUrEsH Join us on WhatsApp for further updates: https://lnkd.in/geGw47iA

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• XM Cloud & Gradial Deep Dive

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Join us for an exciting #SUGCBE session on Sitecore XM Cloud & Gradial! Discover the future of Sitecore: cloud-native XM Cloud (the platform), “Gradual” (the smart migration strategy), and Gradial (the powerful AI accelerator for content operations). Learn the key differences, see real-world use cases, and watch live demos that show how these innovations boost productivity and deliver personalized experiences. Speakers: Prabhu Ranganathan, Gowthamaraja Eswaramoorthy Team SUGCBE: Prabhu Ranganathan, Gowthamaraja Eswaramoorthy, Vignesh Jothikumar Event Sponsor: https://lnkd.in/gQWUrEsH WhatsApp updates: https://lnkd.in/geGw47iA

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• Session on Sitecore Search

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• XM Cloud Migration Tool – What’s New

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Join us for an insightful session organized by #SUGCBE on XM Cloud Migration Tool: What’s New and Improved? Our Speaker Nehemiah Jeyakumar will takes you through the latest Sitecore XM to XM Cloud Migration Tool enhancements. We’ll examine key improvements, discuss how they streamline the migration process and compare the current version to its predecessor. Team SUGCBE: Prabhu Ranganathan, Vignesh Jothikumar Event Sponsor: https://lnkd.in/gQWUrEsH Join us on WhatsApp for further updates: https://lnkd.in/geGw47iA

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• GenAI’s Untapped Potential for Sitecore

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Join us for an insightful session organized by #SUGCBE on Challenging the Narrative: GenAI’s Untapped Potential for Sitecore beyond text and media! Discover how AI is transforming content management systems, with over 65% of organizations now regularly using generative AI (McKinsey, 2024). Pushpaganan N will guide you through AI’s evolution, Sitecore DXP integration strategies, and innovative approaches like training LLMs on your Sitecore Content Tree. You’ll learn about Sitecore Stream’s brand-aware AI capabilities and how to teach your agent to perform CRUD operations in Sitecore and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore GenAI applications that go far beyond basic content creation and stay ahead of the digital experience curve! Team SUGCBE: Prabhu Ranganathan Vignesh Jothikumar Event Sponsor: https://lnkd.in/gQWUrEsH Join us on WhatsApp for further updates: https://lnkd.in/geGw47iA

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Engagement

I stay consistently active across:

• LinkedIn
• Sitecore Community Slack
• Sitecore Stack Exchange

I regularly share insights, answer queries, and provide solutions based on my experience. My contributions help developers troubleshoot issues, adopt new features, and stay aligned with Sitecore’s evolving ecosystem.

LinkedIn:

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Technical Lead | Sitecore Expert | Certified Sitecore 10, XM Cloud & OrderCloud… · Experience: XCentium · Education: Nandha Engineering College - Company · Location: Dharapuram · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Gowthamaraja Eswaramoorthy’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

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Sitecore Stack Exchange:

This year, I raised three questions on Sitecore Stack Exchange and actively contributed to the community. I also earned more reputation points compared to last year. In the coming year, I plan to focus more on answering questions to further support the Sitecore community.

Product Feedback & Support Tickets (2025)

• SEARCH-2130 – Documentation URL mismatch for Push Source deletion endpoint
• SXA-8754 – Feature request: Automatic Tailwind config propagation when switching site config
• PGS-3317 - Ability to add custom classes to the new CKEditor within XM Cloud

Goals for 2026

• Publish 12+ deep-dive, fully reproducible technical blogs (focus: Sitecore AI Agents, XM Cloud Deploy pipelines, Search v2, OrderCloud + XM Cloud)
• Organize 10 SUGCBE sessions featuring global MVPs and new voices
• Contribute pull requests to official Sitecore GitHub repositories (XM Cloud starters, SDK samples)
• Mentor at least 3 aspiring community members toward their first MVP nomination
• Continue daily Slack/Stack Exchange support and grow SUGCBE YouTube channel to 5,000+ subscribers

I am immensely grateful for the 2024 Technology MVP award and the continued support from the global Sitecore community. I remain fully committed to helping developers master modern Sitecore solutions through practical, code-first content and real-world guidance.

Happy learning!! Happy sharing!!