Meet the New MVPs of 2024

The MVP Program has had an incredible year, with members contributing to over 3,000 activities, including 114 videos, 108 blogs, 270 pieces of product feedback, and 77 Meetups and many more. Highlights include Mitchel Mol creating 30+ blogs, Erick Souza releasing 50+ videos, Derek Gardiner organizing eight regional events, Anthony Dickinson presenting at the Tweakers Developer Summit, and Erwin t’Hoen publishing his Mendix book. Their efforts have made a remarkable impact on the community.

14 New Mendix MVPs

Bartosz Hetmanski

Mendix Solution Architect, Capgemini

Bartosz has been a specialist in low-code platforms since 2008 and a Mendix expert since 2022. He has architected enterprise solutions across multiple domains. Bartosz’s latest contribution includes establishing the Mendix community in Poland, organizing meetups, and sharing his knowledge through videos and articles. As a Pathfinder MVP, Bartosz is committed to fostering a collaborative, innovative environment.

Micha Friede

Academy Lead, CLEVR

Micha is a driving force behind developer education. With extensive experience in training and certification, he’s passionate about helping others grow. He’s delivered custom training sessions, guest lectures, blogs, and support community questions. As an MVP, Micha will continue to empower developers and support community growth.

Mitchel Mol

CTO & Expert Mendix Consultant, Blue Green Solutions

Mitchel is a seasoned Mendix consultant with over 14 years of experience. As a high-coder, he’s known for enhancing Mendix’s extensibility through Java and JavaScript solutions. His recent focus has been on improving Mendix’s testability, enabling developers to test as rapidly as they develop features. Mitchel supports the community through a LinkedIn newsletter, video tutorials, and organizing meetups.

Jan Schneider

Mendix Coach & Solution Architect, Maxon Low-Code

Jan is a skilled Mendix trainer who has empowered developers through training, coaching, technical enablement, and tutorial videos. As an MVP, he’s committed to sharing his knowledge via webinars, product tutorials, coaching sessions, and insightful blogs, all aimed at elevating the community.

Freek Brinkhuis

Principal Consultant & Architect, The Orange Force

Freek’s journey bridges the worlds of high-code and low-code. With a background in computer science and iOS development, he’s known for pushing the Mendix platform to its limits. From creating new widgets to building complex native applications and integrating industrial machines, Freek’s influence is far-reaching. As an MVP, he’ll continue sharing insights through blogs and the “No Deploy Fridays” podcast.

Yves Rocourt

Learning & Development Manager, The Orange Force

Yves’s path to Mendix began after a career in Medieval History. He’s now one of the driving forces in Mendix education, growing the community’s size and skillset as a manager of the Mendix Academy. Passionate about development and teaching, Yves’s blend of expertise and mentorship will continue to advance the Mendix community.

Ricardo Pereira

Lead Developer, Bool

Ricardo is a low-code powerhouse and the creator of the “Mendix With Me” YouTube channel. He’s also an active contributor to the Mendix Forum and organizes technical workshops in Portugal. As an MVP, Ricardo’s goal is to drive innovation and provide guidance for those seeking digital solutions.

Sharad Suryavanshi

Application Development Analyst, Accenture

Sharad is a front-end development expert who has made significant contributions to the Mendix Marketplace, including the Document Reader, ICS File Parser, and PDF Suite modules. He’s also a blog writer and GitHub contributor. As an MVP, Sharad’s mission is to continue supporting developers and enhancing the community’s experience.

Tim van Steenbergen

Mendix System Architect, Tieka

With seven years of experience in Mendix development, Tim’s expertise spans a range of tools, including Visual Basic, SAP, and PHP. He’s known for his contributions to foundational modules like “Base application” and for sharing his knowledge with the community. As an MVP, Tim remains committed to supporting developers and customers alike.

Bjarn Onderstal

Co-Founder, Kobeon

Bjarn’s passion for education is evident in his role as a Mendix trainer. He’s certified hundreds of developers, sharing his expertise in Native, REST, and Mendix’s Advanced courses. As an MVP, Bjarn’s impact will continue to grow as he mentors developers and tackles real-world challenges through collaborative projects.

Chelsea Veenstra

Lead Consultant, CAPE digital solutions

Chelsea is a dynamic leader in the Australian Mendix community. Known for her blend of business acumen and technical skills, she’s a trailblazer who’s always exploring the latest features of the Mendix platform. Chelsea’s in-depth blogs and feedback-driven approach empower others and enhance community growth.

Sebastiaan den Boer

Mendix Expert Developer, Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Sebastiaan is focused on improving the Mendix developer experience. His passion for QDD, test automation, and CI/CD has led him to create Marketplace content and open-source tools like the Mendix Robot Framework demo. He’s also known for organizing knowledge-sharing events, such as hackathons and meetups.

Javith Baig

Senior Technical Lead, MxTechies

As a Senior Technical Lead, Javith is a master of Mendix and Core Java, crafting complex web and native application architectures. He’s an active contributor to the Mendix Marketplace and an advocate for developer best practices. As an MVP, he’s dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth in the community.

Manikandan K

Lead Developer, Tata Consultancy Services

Manikandan is a skilled developer known for building large-scale Mendix applications and driving community engagement. He creates Marketplace content, practical solutions, and tutorials for developers. As an MVP, Manikandan’s mission is to empower developers with practical guidance and community support.

Congratulations to Our New MVPs!

Mendix Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) are top experts dedicated to enhancing the Mendix community. These skilled developers and evangelists share a commitment to giving back and strengthening the ecosystem.
MVPs contribute by answering forum questions, sharing feedback on products, hosting events and training sessions, and creating valuable content like blogs and videos.

Want to Join the Ranks of MVPs?

Find out more about the Mendix MVP Program and how you can apply here.