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Umbraco’s growth from a small open-source project to a globally trusted CMS has been fueled by a passionate and highly skilled community.

This includes prolific open-source contributors, tech entrepreneurs still coding hands-on, influential educators and community builders, engineers driving innovation at top companies, and competition-winning developers. Below is an updated list of the best Umbraco experts (in no particular order), selected for their impact across these areas:

  1. Callum Whyte
  2. Matt Brailsford
  3. Shannon Deminick
  4. Jeffrey Schoemaker
  5. Paul Seal
  6. Jon D. Jones
  7. Carole Rennie Logan
  8. Karla Santi
  9. Emmanuel Tissera
  10. Mario Lopez
  11. Anders Bjerner
  12. Kevin Jump
  13. Heather Floyd
  14. Poornima Nayar
  15. Marcin Zajkowski
  16. Alex (Oleksandr) Skrypnyk

Now, let’s delve into their remarkable journeys and contributions:

Callum Whyte

The best thing you can build with Umbraco isn’t just websites — it’s communities.

Nationality: British

Callum is a prominent Umbraco expert who represents the next generation of community leadership.

He is a rare dual MVP – a 5-time Microsoft MVP and 7-time Umbraco MVP – reflecting his contributions across the .NET and Umbraco ecosystems. Callum has created numerous Umbraco packages (covering everything from document type creation to content migration tools) and co-founded Bump Digital, where he serves as “Chief Bumpster” leading a team building Umbraco solutions on Azure. He is well known as the co-host of UmbraCoffee, a weekly live YouTube show that recaps Umbraco news, and as a frequent conference speaker and blogger.

Callum’s energetic community involvement and technical innovations have earned him a reputation as an authority on all things Umbraco.

Matt Brailsford

Nationality: British

Matt is a prolific Umbraco package developer, known for blending entrepreneurship with coding excellence.

He co-created many popular extensions (such as Nested Content, which was later adopted into Umbraco’s core) and founded Outfield Digital, the company behind Vendr, the e-commerce platform for Umbraco. Matt’s Vendr product was so successful that it evolved into Umbraco Commerce, and he now leads commerce development at Umbraco HQ as Commerce Technical Team Lead. A seven-time Umbraco MVP, Matt also co-organizes the annual Umbraco developer retreat CodeCabin and curates the community newsletter “UMB Weekly.”

His innovative solutions and continued contributions have significantly expanded Umbraco’s capabilities.

Shannon Deminick

Nationality: Australian

Shannon is a legendary Umbraco core developer and architect who spent over a decade at Umbraco HQ shaping the product’s technical direction.

He built fundamental components of the CMS, such as the Examine search indexing engine, and is known for relentlessly improving performance and scalability in Umbraco’s codebase. Now a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft (Azure), Shannon continues to contribute to Umbraco as a community MVP, maintaining open-source projects and advising on integration with modern cloud platforms.

His deep knowledge of .NET and commitment to quality have made him one of the most respected voices among Umbraco developers.

Jeffrey Schoemaker

Nationality: Dutch

Jeffrey is a leading Umbraco expert in the Netherlands, combining open-source work with entrepreneurial success.

He is the founder and Solutions Architect at Perplex Digital, a Gold Partner agency, where he has overseen the development of enterprise Umbraco implementations and innovative products like uMarketingSuite (a marketing and analytics toolkit for Umbraco). A multiple-year Umbraco MVP, Jeffrey is deeply involved in community events: his team organizes the annual Umbraco Spark innovation conference and he frequently presents on topics like AI integration with Umbraco. He also volunteers on Umbraco community teams (for example, helping guide the Headless CMS advisory group).

Jeffrey’s blend of technical acumen, product vision, and community spirit has made him one of the most influential Umbraco figures globally.

Paul Seal

Nationality: British

Paul is an Umbraco MVP and influencer who has helped thousands of developers through his accessible content and community projects.

As the creator of Codeshare.co.uk, Paul publishes regular tutorials, videos, and open-source examples that demystify Umbraco development. He also produces a popular YouTube series of Umbraco training videos and has developed useful starter kits and packages for the community (like the Clean Starter Kit for Umbraco 10+). Paul’s hands-on expertise comes from his work as an Umbraco Solutions Architect and formerly as a tech lead at a digital agency, where he delivered complex Umbraco implementations. Notably, he was a winner of the Hack24 hackathon, showcasing his ability to build innovative solutions under pressure.

Paul’s dedication to sharing knowledge in a friendly, practical way makes him one of the most beloved Umbraco educators.

Jon D. Jones

Nationality: British

Jon is a veteran web architect and content creator known for his no-nonsense guides to Umbraco and other CMS platforms.

He runs JonDJones.com, one of the web’s largest collections of tutorials and articles on Umbraco CMS, where he covers everything from beginner how-tos to advanced architectural patterns. Jon’s ability to compare Umbraco with systems like Optimizely and Sitecore (he is a former Episerver EMVP as well) gives him a broad perspective on how Umbraco fits enterprise needs. Recently named an Umbraco MVP, he is recognized for his community contributions – including YouTube videos and speaking engagements – that help developers and technical decision-makers get the most out of Umbraco.

With over a decade of experience in implementing CMS solutions, Jon is a go-to expert for unbiased, practical advice.

Carole Rennie Logan

Nationality: British

Carole is a principal engineer and Umbraco MVP from Glasgow who stands out for her leadership both in technology and community.

By day, she leads development teams at the digital agency Equator, delivering large-scale Umbraco solutions and advocating for best practices in .NET development. Outside of work, Carole is a passionate community organizer: she co-founded the Glasgow Umbraco User Group, co-hosts the Candid Contributions podcast (which discusses open-source involvement), and speaks internationally about Umbraco, Azure, and inclusive team culture. She has also been honored as a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, reflecting her broader impact in the .NET community.

Carole’s efforts to mentor others, champion diversity in tech, and share her technical knowledge have made her a highly respected role model in the Umbraco world.

Karla Santi

Nationality: American

Karla is a prominent tech entrepreneur and Umbraco evangelist in the United States. She is the co-founder and CEO of Blend Interactive, a digital agency that became one of the first Umbraco Gold Partners in North America and has delivered Umbraco solutions for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Under Karla’s leadership, Blend Interactive has also contributed to Umbraco’s open-source efforts (for example, helping improve Umbraco Cloud and accessibility features) and regularly shares knowledge via their blog and webinars. Karla is an Umbraco MVP and has served on Umbraco’s Partner Advisory Board, providing strategic feedback to Umbraco HQ. She’s also active in the broader tech community – speaking about content management, mentoring other founders, and even hosting local Codegarden satellite events.

Karla’s 25+ years in digital and her commitment to fostering the Umbraco community globally make her a standout expert and leader.

Emmanuel Tissera

Nationality: Australian

Emmanuel is a Technical Director at Luminary in Melbourne and a key figure in advancing Umbraco’s reach in the Asia-Pacific region.

With experience dating back to 2004 in various CMS platforms, Emmanuel has a broad expertise and has chosen to specialize in Umbraco – attaining Umbraco Certified Master status and earning the Umbraco MVP title five times. He leads the Umbraco Melbourne Meetup, sustaining a local community of Umbraco enthusiasts, and has even initiated an Umbraco education program in Sri Lanka to train the next generation of developers. At Luminary, Emmanuel has overseen award-winning Umbraco implementations (including sites that have won Umbraco Awards for Best Custom Solution) and routinely evaluates how Umbraco can integrate with other enterprise systems.

His willingness to share knowledge (for example, publishing insights on Umbraco Cloud and Headless on his blog and speaking at the Umbraco Down Under Festival) has made Emmanuel an internationally recognized Umbraco expert.

Mario Lopez

Nationality: Spanish

Mario is a Solutions Architect at Luminary and a four-time Umbraco MVP who has contributed significantly to Umbraco’s community and package ecosystem.

Originally from Spain and now based in Australia, Mario combines a global perspective with hands-on development skills. He has developed and open-sourced several Umbraco packages – for example, tools for managing complex multi-site deployments and custom Azure integrations, sharing these solutions on his blog and via talks. Mario is also a member of the official Umbraco Package Team, where he helps review and support community-submitted packages to ensure they meet quality and compatibility standards. His Skrift articles (such as on FrontDoor and load balancing with Umbraco) and presentations at events like Umbraco Spark demonstrate his deep understanding of both Umbraco’s core and how to extend it.

Mario’s dedication to mentoring fellow developers (within his team and in the community) and his technical contributions make him one of the top Umbraco experts in the southern hemisphere.

Anders Bjerner

Nationality: Danish

Anders is a Danish developer whose name is practically synonymous with “Skybrud” the brand under which he has released a suite of powerful Umbraco packages.

As a System Developer at Limbo (formerly Skybrud.dk), Anders has authored tools that nearly every Umbraco developer knows – notably Skybrud.Social (a comprehensive OAuth and social media API integration library for .NET) and Skybrud.Umbraco.Redirects (a popular redirect management plugin that provides a robust URL tracking dashboard in Umbraco). He has been an Umbraco MVP multiple times over for his ongoing maintenance of these packages and his support to the community via our.umbraco forums and Discord. Anders also contributes to the Umbraco core, often submitting improvements or bug fixes related to the features he’s extending.

With over a decade of open-source contribution, Anders Bjerner’s reliability and expertise in extending Umbraco’s functionality have earned him global recognition as an Umbraco expert.

Kevin Jump

Nationality: British

Kevin is the developer behind some of the most essential tools in the Umbraco ecosystem. He is the creator of uSync, the de facto standard for synchronizing Umbraco content and settings across environments, which won the Umbraco Package Award for its impact.

As director of his company Jumoo, based in Liverpool, Kevin has also built Translation Manager and other extensions that solve real-world problems for Umbraco editors and developers. He has been recognized as an Umbraco MVP multiple times for his open-source contributions and is an active participant in community discussions, often sharing sneak peeks of upcoming Umbraco versions (he’s known to be an “early adopter” of every release).

Kevin’s work significantly improves developer workflow and deployment in Umbraco projects, solidifying his status as a top expert and problem-solver in the community.

Heather Floyd

Nationality: American

Heather is an Umbraco expert and consultant who has been a pillar of the community, especially in the United States, since the mid-2000s.

She runs Floyd Innovations LLC out of New York, providing Umbraco development and architecture services to clients, and has built countless websites on Umbraco (starting with version 2.1 in 2006). Heather is passionate about documentation and training – she was a founding editor of Skrift Magazine and has authored many guides aimed at helping content editors and developers understand Umbraco best practices. As a multiple-time Umbraco MVP, she also participates in community teams for documentation and was featured in Umbraco’s “Women Who Code” initiative for her mentorship efforts. Heather’s ability to bridge the gap between non-technical stakeholders and the technical capabilities of Umbraco, along with her long-term commitment to the community, make her one of the most trusted Umbraco advisors globally.

Poornima Nayar

Nationality: British

Poornima is a distinguished Umbraco specialist and a voice for women in tech, known for her extensive blogging and speaking on .NET development.

With over a decade of experience, she has been a 7-time Umbraco MVP and a 4-time Microsoft MVP, reflecting her contributions to both communities. Poornima has a knack for exploring new features and integrations – she has written a comprehensive series on using Umbraco Heartcore (Headless) and even how to combine Umbraco with Blazor and other modern frameworks. She works as a Senior Developer (currently with Particular Software) and is an Umbraco Certified Master, building robust content-driven applications.

Beyond coding, Poornima serves on the .NET Foundation’s Outreach Committee and is an advocate for diversity, often sharing her journey to inspire others. Her commitment to continuous learning and community mentoring solidifies her spot among the Umbraco elite.

Marcin Zajkowski

Nationality: Polish

Marcin is a longtime Umbraco Master whose enthusiasm for the platform has fueled many community initiatives. Hailing from Poland (and now working as a Solution Architect in the UK), Marcin has been a 7-time Umbraco MVP and is well known as the co-host of UmbraCoffee, where his friendly banter and deep dives into Umbraco news have kept the community informed weekly.

He was also a co-founder and editor of Skrift.io, the online Umbraco magazine, through which he has published and curated high-quality Umbraco articles. Marcin frequently appears on stage at Umbraco events (including Codegarden keynotes and virtual meetups), often sharing case studies and tips drawn from his experience leading large Umbraco projects.

Whether it’s through code, writing, or video, Marcin’s contributions have significantly shaped the Umbraco community culture and knowledge base.

Alex (Oleksandr) Skrypnyk

Nationality: Ukrainian

Alex is a highly skilled Umbraco architect who bridges Eastern Europe and the US in the Umbraco community.

He has specialized in building complex Umbraco solutions and is an Umbraco Certified Master​. Alex has been recognized as an Umbraco MVP six times​ thanks to his contributions like the Block-Based Content Editor package and numerous helpful forum answers. He often shares tips on his blog (skrypnyk.dev) about optimizing Umbraco and integrating it with other systems​. Active since the mid-2010s, Alex also mentors other developers and stays engaged with open-source projects (even dabbling in other CMS communities, giving him a broad perspective).

His technical excellence and consistent activity place him firmly among the top global Umbraco experts.

Wrap Up

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