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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

2026

26/Oct

Sitecore Content Hub Practice Studio - Free Developer Study Application (Tool)

Built and released a free, independent Sitecore Content Hub developer study application with 255 documentation-linked core questions across six competencies. Included guided study, practice exams, competency-focused review, missed-question practice, and a searchable study library to support structured learning.

Sitecore Content Hub

2026

26/Oct

Sitecore Content Hub Practice Studio: The Next Chapter

Published an introduction and usage guide for Sitecore Content Hub Practice Studio, explaining its product-specific question bank, documentation-backed explanations, and study modes. Clarified that the questions are independently authored practice material rather than official exam content, and showed how the application supports learning and preparation.

Sitecore Content Hub

2026

15/Oct

Pittsburgh Sitecore User Group: SitecoreAI: AI Powered Migration

Attended the virtual Pittsburgh Sitecore User Group session, “SitecoreAI — AI Powered Migration,” focused on AI-powered migration approaches in the Sitecore ecosystem.

2026

28/Sep

Chicago Sitecore User Group: Event at Atkore (In-Person Attendee)

Attended the Chicago Sitecore User Group event hosted at Atkore in person, maintaining involvement in the local Sitecore community and connecting with other practitioners.

2026

27/Sep

SitecoreAI Practice Studio: A Better Way to Prepare

Published an introduction and usage guide for SitecoreAI Practice Studio. Explained how developers can combine documentation-linked questions, guided study, timed exams, and topic-focused review to prepare more systematically and understand the reasoning behind answers rather than rely on memorization.

SitecoreAI

2026

27/Sep

SitecoreAI Practice Studio - Free Developer Study Application (Tool)

Built and released a free, independent SitecoreAI developer study application with 316 documentation-linked core questions across nine competencies. Provided guided study, timed practice exams, topic-focused sessions, answer explanations, and progress tracking to help developers identify knowledge gaps and deepen their understanding of the platform.

SitecoreAI

2026

21/Aug

Sitecore Icon Search: 2026 Application and Browser Extension Updates (Tool)

Developed and released a substantial update to Sitecore Icon Search and its browser extensions. Added a redesigned interface, favorites, recently used icons, improved search and keyboard navigation, and expanded JSS support. Updated the searchable dataset to 9,134 icons to help developers find and reuse suitable Sitecore icons more efficiently.

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP SitecoreAI

2026

21/Aug

Sitecore Icon Search 2026: New UI, Favorites, Recent Icons + Browser Extension Updates

Published a walkthrough of the 2026 Sitecore Icon Search updates, explaining the redesigned interface, favorites, recent icons, JSS support, and browser-extension improvements. Included practical usage guidance and adoption figures to document how the resource continues to serve the developer community.

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP SitecoreAI

2026

27/May

Team Sitecorepunk 2077 Wins the 2026 Sitecore Hackathon!

Published a technical retrospective explaining the implementation and development workflow behind Vibecore Studio, sharing the approach and lessons from the winning submission with the Sitecore community.

2026

8/Apr

SitecoreAI Content Editor: Replacing Experience Editor and Preview with Working Pages Links

Published a technical guide showing how to use Sitecore PowerShell Extensions to replace nonworking Content Editor Experience Editor and Preview actions with context-aware SitecoreAI Page Builder and preview links. Covered item, language, version, multisite, and environment handling without requiring a custom .NET deployment.

Sitecore XM Sitecore XP

2026

11/Mar

Sitecore Hackathon 2026 Submission Showcase

Created and published a searchable showcase of completed 2026 Sitecore Hackathon submissions. Brought the projects together in one browsable resource to help community members discover teams’ work, explore their implementations, and find inspiration beyond the winning entries.

2026

6/Mar

2026 Sitecore Hackathon Participant + Winner

Participated solo in the 2026 Sitecore Hackathon as part of Team Sitecorepunk 2077, earning a second consecutive team win. Built and submitted "Vibecore Studio" within the event’s 24-hour development window, including working code, documentation, and a demonstration video.

2026

26/Feb

Sitecore Hackathon 2026 Prep: 8 Tips From a Hackathon Vet

Published practical preparation advice for Sitecore Hackathon participants based on my previous experience. Covered environment preparation, team responsibilities, project scope, documentation, and demo planning to help teams make effective use of the 24-hour event.

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.

SitecoreAI

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 SitecoreAI

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 SitecoreAI

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 SitecoreAI

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 SitecoreAI

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 SitecoreAI

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.

SitecoreAI

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.

SitecoreAI

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