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Gabriel Streza

United States

MVP 2026

Technology

United States
MVP 2025

Technology

United States
MVP 2024

Technology

United States
MVP 2023

Technology

United States
MVP 2022

Technology

United States
MVP 2021

Technology

United States
MVP 2020

Technology

United States
MVP 2019

Technology

United States
MVP 2018

Technology

United States

Timeline

2025

17/Nov

Key Takeaways from Sitecore Symposium 2025

I authored a post-event recap highlighting key announcements and trends from Sitecore Symposium 2025, with a focus on XM Cloud, Personalize, and AI. The article helped extend event insights to the broader Sitecore community through a Sitecore partner's audience.

Sitecore XM Cloud

2025

11/Nov

Sitecore Symposium 2025: In Pictures

In this post, I recap my experience at Sitecore Symposium 2025 through a photo journal that captures the energy, people, and key moments from the event. From community meetups to main stage highlights, I aimed to document not just what happened, but the spirit of the Sitecore community in action. Whether you attended in person or followed along remotely, this post offers a visual snapshot of what made this year’s Symposium special. It’s my way of celebrating the connections and conversations tha...

2025

15/Jul

SPExAI GPT: SPE Script Generation, No Module Required

In this post, I introduce SPExAI GPT, a custom GPT I published to the ChatGPT GPTs Marketplace that helps developers generate Sitecore PowerShell scripts without needing to install any new modules. Building on my Hackathon-winning concept, this GPT version leverages prompt engineering and embedded context to guide users in creating accurate and efficient SPE scripts directly within ChatGPT. I walk through how to use it, provide example prompts, and show how it can accelerate script development f...

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP Sitecore XM Cloud

2025

16/May

Sitecore Icon Search: 2025 Updates

In this post, I share the 2025 updates to my Sitecore Icon Search tool, which remains a popular utility for quickly finding and previewing Sitecore icons for use in the Content Editor or custom modules. The latest version includes refreshed icon sets from recent Sitecore releases, improved search performance, and a cleaner UI for faster browsing. This tool continues to save time for developers and designers working within the Sitecore ecosystem.

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP Sitecore XM Cloud

2025

22/Apr

SPExAI Report Builder: A Winning Sitecore Hackathon Module

In this post, I share the story behind SPExAI Report Builder, the module I built solo for the 2024 Sitecore Hackathon - which went on to win first place. The idea was to extend Sitecore PowerShell Extensions (SPE) with generative AI, allowing users to generate detailed reports by simply entering natural language prompts. I walk through the concept, how I built it, and some real-world use cases. This project reflects my passion for pushing Sitecore’s capabilities and delivering practical tools th...

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP Sitecore XM Cloud

2025

17/Apr

Sitecore Container Prerequisites Script Updates

In this post, I cover the updates I made to my Sitecore Container Prerequisites PowerShell script, which helps developers quickly set up and validate their local environments for Sitecore container-based development. The 2025 update includes improved .NET version checks, better Docker Desktop handling, and support for the latest Sitecore XM and XP configurations. I walk through the changes, explain why they matter, and provide guidance for both new and experienced developers working with Sitecor...

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP Sitecore XM Cloud

2025

22/Mar

Using Sitecore Indexes in PowerShell-Driven Multilist Datasources

In this post, I demonstrate how to leverage Sitecore’s search indexes to power dynamic, performance-friendly multilist field datasources using PowerShell Extensions (SPE). The article explores practical use cases, such as filtering items by template or path, and demonstrates how to enhance authoring experiences without compromising backend performance. By bridging SPE with index-driven queries, the post empowers Sitecore developers and architects to create scalable, maintainable solutions for co...

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP

2025

8/Mar

SPExAI Report Builder - Open Source Hackathon Code

As part of my solo entry in the 2024 Sitecore Hackathon, I open-sourced the full codebase for my winning project, SPExAI Report Builder, in the GitHub repository Sitecorepunk-2077. This repository includes the module's source code, documentation, installation instructions, and example use cases to help others in the community learn from and build upon the solution. By sharing the code publicly, I aimed to promote transparency, encourage collaboration, and provide a resource for anyone looking to...

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP Sitecore XM Cloud

2025

6/Mar

2025 Sitecore Hackathon Particpant + Winner

Competed solo as "Team Sitecorepunk 2077" in the 2025 Sitecore Hackathon, securing 1st place in the "Best Module for XM/XP or XM Cloud" category among 52 international teams. Developed SPExAI Report Generator, an AI-powered Sitecore PowerShell Extensions (SPE) module that enables content authors and developers to generate fully formatted reports using natural language prompts - no coding required. Completed full lifecycle in under 24 hours: ideation, local Sitecore 10.4 setup, AI integration, bu...

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP

2025

28/Feb

Sitecore Security: Are These 2023 CVEs Still a Risk?

This blog post provides a detailed analysis of the lingering risks associated with Sitecore CVEs from 2023, focusing particularly on CVE-2023-27067. I offered practical guidance for Sitecore developers and administrators on how to assess whether their implementations are still vulnerable in 2025. The post includes context on the original vulnerability, mitigation strategies, patch coverage, and real-world impact, helping the community make informed security decisions based on evolving platform u...

Sitecore XP

2024

20/Nov

Sitecore CDP Certification Practice Exams: A Free Study Companion

This app offers a realistic exam experience with 30 randomly selected questions and a 60-minute timer, covering key Sitecore CDP exam competencies such as Real-time Behavior Data Ingestion, Interactive APIs, Batch Data Ingestion, Batch Segments, and Audience Export. By providing this tool at no cost, I aim to make certification preparation more accessible to the Sitecore developer community.

Sitecore CDP

2024

25/Jul

Sitecore MCP 2.0 Roles and Responsibilities Matrix Decoder app

I developed a user-friendly app to simplify navigating and understanding the roles and responsibilities matrix for Sitecore Managed Cloud PaaS 2.0, making it easier to search, browse, and differentiate tasks from MCP 1.0.

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP

2024

22/Jul

Sitecore TDS could not load all files for the project: Overcoming Long Path Restrictions in Windows

This article addresses issues with Sitecore TDS failing to load files due to long path restrictions in Windows and offers solutions, including enabling long paths in Git and creating directory junctions to shorten file paths.

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP

2024

9/Apr

Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Certification Practice Exams: A Free Study Companion

The post introduces a free Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Certification Practice Exams app, offering 50 timed questions to help developers prepare for the certification exam.

Sitecore XM Cloud

2024

9/Apr

Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Certification Practice Exams: A Free Study Companion

This app offers a realistic exam experience with 50 randomly selected questions and a 100-minute timer, covering key XM Cloud exam competencies such as XM Cloud architecture, developer workflows, security, and data modeling. By providing this tool at no cost, I aim to make certification preparation more accessible to the Sitecore developer community.

Sitecore XM Cloud

2024

14/Feb

Blog Post: Sitecore ADM: Resolving Stalled Tasks and Restoring Task Processing

The post discusses troubleshooting and resolving stalled tasks in Sitecore's Analytics Database Manager (ADM) by examining the ADM's internal processes and database entries, particularly focusing on the 'RemoveDataSettings' record in the ADM Properties table.

Sitecore XP