Subramanian Ramanathan

Unveiling the API Platform: A Scalable Solution for Modern Integrations

Authored a blog highlighting the recently introduced Sitecore API Platform from the Sitecore Symposium, emphasizing its advantages over traditional webhooks in addressing integration challenges, including scalability, security, and efficiency for high-volume business-critical needs. The post, shared on LinkedIn, garnered ~1,500 impressions within a week.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/subramanian-ramanathan_unveiling-the-api-platform-a-scalable-solution-activity-7265351866086043648-Bb1D

Atlantic Canada SUG: Tips and Tricks for Next.js and Sitecore Headless

Conducted a session titled "Tips and Tricks for Next.js and Sitecore Headless", presented by Corey Smith, which provided valuable insights on optimizing Sitecore Headless solutions built with Next.js. The session covered techniques for simplifying configuration, upgrades, and editor experiences, along with strategies for improving code organization and boosting application performance using the Sitecore Next.js starter kit and SDKs.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/subramanian-ramanat...

Struggling to Customize Webhooks in Sitecore Connect? Let the API Platform Save the Day!

Authored a blog addressing challenges with customizing webhook responses in Sitecore Connect. The post highlighted how the API Platform simplifies these customizations, enabling tailored responses like custom JSON or specific status codes for seamless, real-time integrations.

Building Dynamic RAG Applications with Vertex AI and Sitecore

Presented an engaging session at the Sitecore User Group Hyderabad on creating compelling chat experiences using Sitecore and Vertex AI. The session explored advanced Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications, integration of Google's Gemini models with Sitecore to deliver exceptional chat and search experiences. The session drew an audience of over 20 participants with a lot of positive feedback.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vishal-khera_sughyd-generativeai-rag-activity-725543919674...

Sitecore Connect: Unable to Access Full API Response Body in Recipe Steps? Here’s the Workaround!

Shared a tip for Sitecore Connect/Workato users on accessing the full response body as a data pill—ideal for emerging integrations like OpenAI, where JSON can be processed automatically without mapping each parameter.

Webhooks Not Firing from OrderCloud Portal? Here’s the Solution

Published a blog highlighting a common developer mistake that causes webhooks to fail when associated events are triggered directly from the OrderCloud portal.

Atlantic Canada SUG: Sitecore Search & XM Cloud - Experiences and Learnings

Hosted a session titled 'Sitecore Search & XM Cloud - Experiences and Learnings', presented by Jared Arnofsky and Muhammad Ali Khan, with 13 attendees. The session covered integration & extending Sitecore Search React SDK in XM Cloud implementation.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/subramanian-ramanathan_sitecore-sitecorecommunity-sitecoreusergroup-activity-7222578520793722881-Grp1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Twitter: https://x.com/rmsubu/status/1816814589331321063

Atlantic Canada SUG: Unleash the Power of Sitecore XM Cloud Forms

Conducted a session titled 'Unleash the Power of Sitecore XM Cloud Forms', presented by Kamruz Jaman and Michael Reynolds, attended by 17 participants. The session provided an insightful look into the benefits and differences with the newly released XM Cloud Forms.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/subramanian-ramanathan_sitecore-sitecorecommunity-sitecoreusergroup-activity-7207919248436776960-1SW3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Twitter: https://x.com/rmsubu/status/18021...

Accessing Current Context Item in Sitecore Powershell Script

Posted a quick tip on efficiently accessing the context item in a Sitecore PowerShell Extensions (SPE) script

Atlantic Canada SUG: Sitecore XM Cloud 101 - A Beginner's Guide

Conducted a session on 'Sitecore XM Cloud 101 - A Beginner's Guide', presented by Balaji Kandasamy and Madhu Anbalagan, with over 20 attendees. The session delved into XM Cloud Introduction, Limitations, Licensing, Developer Experience, Transition Path and more.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/subramanian-ramanathan_sitecore-sitecorecommunity-sitecoreusergroup-activity-7177989182718410752-3dLt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Twitter: https://x.com/rmsubu/status/1772224...

Conversational AI: Building an Intelligent Chat Experience powered by Real-time Business Content/Data with OpenAI

Presented an engaging session at the Los Angeles Sitecore User Group, delving into the art of creating engaging chat experiences using Azure OpenAI models by utilizing content and data from Sitecore and external sources. The session included a more robust demo illustrating the significant impact an AI Chatbot can have on a website, contrasting with traditional keyword-based search methods. The session drew an audience of over 10 participants.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUePgvrn7...

Atlantic Canada SUG: Composable Commerce: Building blocks for accelerating e-commerce modernization

Hosted a session titled 'Composable Commerce: Building blocks for accelerating e-commerce modernization', presented by Varun Nehra, with 20 attendees. The session covered Composable Architecture, Commerce Accelerator, demos, and more.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/subramanian-ramanathan_sitecore-sitecorecommunity-sitecoreusergroup-activity-7132535838348906497-JQbv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmsubu/status/1726771914620686682

Conversational AI: Building an Intelligent Chat Experience powered by Real-time Business Content/Data with OpenAI

Presented an insightful session at the Sitecore User Group Bangalore, delving into the art of creating engaging chat experiences using Azure OpenAI models by utilizing content and data from Sitecore and external sources. A live demonstration showcased the seamless integration between Sitecore and Azure OpenAI, demonstrating the chatbots' ability to deliver immediate and relevant responses. The session was attended by over 20 participants.

Conversational AI: Building an Intelligent Chat Experience with Sitecore

Presented an insightful session at SUG Coimbatore, exploring the art of creating compelling chat experiences with Azure OpenAI models, leveraging real-time content from Sitecore. Spanning OpenAI concepts from introductory to advanced levels, the presentation accommodated participants with varying levels of familiarity with the subject. With over 15 attendees, the session was well-received, garnering positive feedback both during and after the presentation.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

AI Chatbot for Sitecore

Developed an open-source SPE-based Module that seamlessly integrates Sitecore with Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Search. This module facilitates the creation of intelligent chat experiences on websites powered by Sitecore, leveraging real-time content. It significantly streamlines the chatbot development process, reducing the required effort by 3-4 weeks.

Sitecore Connect: Building Persistent Connections to XM Cloud using GraphQL Connector

Shared an insightful post on creating long-lasting connections for XM Cloud using GraphQL Connector with Client Credentials flow. This was previously challenging due to the missing 'OAuth 2.0 audiences' field in XM Cloud. Thanks to recent updates by Workato, developers can now avoid using bearer tokens that expire every 24 hours, making it more suitable for production deployments. The blog also provides instructions for individuals who may not see the new field.

Sitecore Connect: How to share your recipe with the Sitecore Community

Posted about a creative approach to community-sharing Sitecore Connect recipes, considering the intricacies of the platform that makes the process less straightforward.

Atlantic Canada SUG: Sitecore Search 101

Hosted a session titled 'Sitecore Search 101', presented by Balaji Kandasamy and Madhu Anbalagan, with 25 attendees. The session covered Sitecore Search fundamentals, architecture, demos, and more.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/subramanian-ramanathan_sitecore-sitecorecommunity-sitecoreusergroup-activity-7084301416378290178-TA1j?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmsubu/status/1678534258682474497

Atlantic Canada SUG: Say hello to Sitecore composable products & XM Cloud deep dive

Conducted a session on 'Say hello to Sitecore composable products & XM Cloud deep dive', presented by Ashish Kapoor, with over 30 attendees. The session delved into topics such as Composable products, a comparison between XM, XP, and XM Cloud, Sitecore Pages, and more.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/subramanian-ramanathan_sitecore-sitecorecommunity-sitecoreusergroup-activity-7046276411250126849-2Oaw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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