Copado Champions

Copado Champions are indispensable Community Members who offer exceptional experience, leadership and influence.

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How Do I Become a Copado Champion?

Champions are selected annually based on nominations. Any Copado Community member can make a nomination or nominate themselves during the nomination period. The nomination window is closed for 2024.

What does a Copado Champion look like?

  • You're an active community member with at least one active Copado Certification.
  • You’re a Copado ambassador, through social media, events, and within the ecosystem.
  • You're passionate about Copado and want to help solve the pain of development
  • You are committed to actively engaging at Champion events, completing modules and certifications, and supporting others in the community discussion groups.
Copado Champions
Champion of the Month

Gaurav Kheterpal

CEO & Principal Architect at Vanshiv Technologies

Gaurav Kheterpal is a well-known thought leader in the Salesforce ecosystem - Salesforce MVP Hall of Fame, MuleSoft Ambassador and 2x Copado Champion. Gaurav is a 11x Dreamforce speaker & ranks among the top 3 globally certified Salesforce experts.

What do you enjoy most about the Copado Community?

The ability to connect and learn with fellow DevOps enthusiasts. It's a truly special community and I'm grateful to be a part of it.

If you could offer advice to Copado customers and community members on how to be successful with Copado, what would you advise?

Copado is a very powerful platform, but as they say - "With power comes responsibility." - Unless you have a solid DevOps strategy, you are probably not going to get the best out of Copado. My advice is to build a strong foundation, plan your DevOps strategy well, give it time and then start on the execution part.

Can you share an example of how you've used Copado in an innovative way or extended its capabilities to solve a unique challenge?

We've implemented full stack DevOps with Copado in a couple of our engagements to improve end to end traceability from requirements to deployments by adopting the following - Copado Plan (for user stories), Copado Version Control (for source control), Copado CI/CD (for deployments) and Copado Robotic Testing (for end to end testing). This has eliminated the need for having different systems for everything and has simplified our overall tech stack.

Champions put the COPA in COPADO

Copado Champions

Cultivate Success

Champions are DevOps and Copado SMEs, skilled in talking about the value Copado brings. They are engaged in helping the next wave of Copado customers be successful.

Over Deliver

Champions are Copado advocates, experts and innovators who take pride in a job well done. They embody our mission of making release days obsolete.

People are the Code

Empowered people are the heartbeat of Copado. The world opens up when we collaborate. Champions love to lend a hand, solve problems and make each other laugh.

Always Build Trust

You’re only as good as your word. Champions lead with integrity — Nothing is more important than keeping our promises, doing business the right way.

Who Are Copado Champions?

Abhinav Agwan

Solutions Architect

Cisco Systems Inc

Seasoned DevOps Solution Architect in designing, implementing, and automating DevOps solutions. Passionate about sharing the knowledge with other and learning new things to help contribute to every ones DevOps journey.

Abhishek Thombare

Salesforce Technical Analyst

Zensoft Services pvt ltd

Abhiehk is a Salesforce and Copado enthusiast with more than 4+yrs of experience in Salesforce Admin & Deployment. Passionate about learning new tech and mentoring newcomers in DevOps through the Copado community.

Adam Johnson

QA Director

KnowBe4

Adam leads the QA, Documentation, and DevOps Engineering teams at KnowBe4. He has released multiple products from the DevOps Exchange and is leveraging AI. He's continuing the adoption of new tools and refining methods to make deployments simpler and faster.

Akshaykumar Sharma

Cloud Administration Lead

ZS Associates

Akshay is a passionate Salesforce DevOps Engineer with 8+ years experience driving continuous integration and delivery within Salesforce environments. Committed to delivering efficient, high-quality solutions

Anup Kabra

Technical Director Salesforce Practice

DXC Technology

Anup is a DevOps advocate, and AI enthusiast. A tech-driven leader passionate about solving challenges and pushing the boundaries of innovation, he’s leveraging technology for impactful solutions and driving continuous progress.

Asha Rani Rajendran Nair Chandrika

Test automation Architect

Compunnel Inc

Asha is an experienced Test Automation Architect with a passion for advancing Salesforce and DevOps practices. Dedicated to fostering community engagement and sharing insights through thought leadership and hands-on expertise

Blanca Leon-Carter

VP of Community Engagement

RAD Women

Blanca’s journey went from Admin to Architect. She has 20+ years experience managing Operations and Information Technology, 4+years consulting at a leading global Salesforce partner and is currently an AI & ML Post Graduate Program candidate. Blanca helps lead RAD Women, closing the gender and diversity gaps in tech.

Cory Hammer

Specialist Leader

Deloitte

Cory has been serving as a Salesforce Technical Architect on client projects since 2014 and has 15 Salesforce certifications and 4 Copado certifications. He was first introduced to Copado while working at Salesforce in Salesforce Services, and has used it for many years. He has supported many projects at Deloitte as a Copado and DevOps SME and has recently founded a DevOps COE at Deloitte.

Dinesh Yenda

Technical Architect DevOps

Salesforce India

With extensive experience in Salesforce DevOps and administration, Dinesh specializes in leveraging Copado to enhance Salesforce deployments and streamline DevOps processes. Dinesh delivers robust and scalable solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth.

Guillaume Loubier

Salesforce Technical Lead Developer

Maximum Software Services

Guillaume is a 4x Copado Champion, Salesforce and Copado enthusiast 15+ years of development experience. He thrives on helping others solve complex problems and uncover innovative solutions.

Guru PrasadaReddy Thammaneni

Salesforce DevSecOps Architect

Capgemini

Guru has over 12+ years of experience in Salesforce and Mainframe systems, focused on improving deployment processes and integrating tools like Git, CodeScan, JIRA, and Azure DevOps. Since 2019, he’s used Copado to manage complex Salesforce projects, driving innovation through DevOps methods.

Hariprasath Thanarajah

Senior Lead Developer & DevOps Lead

Maximum Software Services

Hariprasath holds extensive expertise in the Salesforce Platform and demonstrated proficiency in DevOps practices, particularly in Salesforce deployments, leveraging various DevOps tools such as DX with GitHub actions, and other related methodologies

Inshu Misra

Founder and CEO

Builure

A seasoned Salesforce technical professional, business woman and a career development coach. Inshu helps Salesforce experts gain autonomy in their professional lives and companies to onboard talent within hours.

Jason Ross

Sr. Technical Architect

Systems Plus

Jason has experience as a Chief Architect, CISO & CIO. He’s spent 10 years as a Salesforce Architect connecting ERP, PLM and E-commerce Systems to Salesforce and the past 15 years developing and leading teams on the Salesforce platform

Joe Thrasher

Release Engineer

Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield

Joe has worked as a hardware/network/software engineer since the early 90's. Today he works with Salesforce and Copado to integrate changes on development pipelines as efficiently and with as little drama as possible.

Kevin Gossent

Solution Architect

Capgemini

Kevin deeply dug into DevOps for Salesforce building very advanced custom solutions for some clients. He loves Copado for managing the same Out Of The Box and is thrilled to be able to help them improve it even further

Kevin Schenk

Sr. Manager, Salesforce Business Group

Accenture

Kevin brings over 8 years of enterprise-level Salesforce DevOps & Delivery experience. In 2021, he co-founded a 400+ strong Copado community at Accenture, with a focus on upskilling talent & helping clients continuously improve their DevOps processes.

Manju Janarthanan

Head of QA & Delivery

Propic Pty Ltd

Manju has 15+ years experienced in Software Testing Industry . Experienced in different domains- Salesforce , Copado Fanatic.

Martin O’Connell

Salesforce Technical Architect

EPAM

Martin has used the platform for 15 Years and Copado for 6 Years. Passionate about DevOps , Code Quality and automated testing. He lives in Berkshire in the UK and recently Qualified as a PADI Scuba Dive Master

Miranda Moonilal

Salesforce Admin/DevOps Engineer

IBM

Miranda is a DevOps enthusiast leading the Agile DevOps squad at IBM. She maintains platform stability while actively working on Service Cloud, Community Cloud, and Field Service Lightning. Miranda has achieved 100% on time deployments for the last 4 years due to her ability to leverage Copado features to help optimize her deployment process.

Mohammad Nadeem

Salesforce DevSecOps Consultant

Salesforce, Inc.

Nadeem is proudly 7X Salesforce Certified and 7X Copado Certified. Leading the Copado User Group in Dubai, he is passionate about revolutionizing Salesforce deployments, setting new standards, and empowering the next generation of Salesforce DevOps experts.

Natasha Bowman

Associate

Booz Allen Hamilton

Natasha uses Copado on her projects to manage, secure, and deploy code and configuration metadata with quality ensured. She’s 8x Salesforce Certified, 4x Copado Certified, and has a passion for solving problems and all things Women in DevOps.

Papiya Dutta

Senior Delivery Principal

Slalom

Papiya has 19+ years of industry experience with 8+ years in Salesforce DevOps. She loves to help clients, solutioning the complex project pipelines by establishing a smooth release management process. She is passionate about mentoring & sharing knowledge. Her hobby is organic gardening, promoting green energy & water conservation.

Raksha Sanganee

Salesforce Solution Consultant

Fluido

Raksha wears many hats and is the recipient of the 2023 Copado Awards Woman in DevOps Leading the Way 2023 and Rising Star.

Ram Reddy Bonala

Salesforce DevOps Architect

Portal Consulting Inc

Ram has 13+ years of experience in Salesforce. His expertise includes managing complex Salesforce implementations, ensuring compliance with best practices, and driving innovation through DevOps methodologies.

Rohan Singh

Salesforce Developer

NeuraFlash

Rohan is a Salesforce Consultant, Mentor, Trainer, Speaker, All-Star Ranger, Trailblazer Golden Guide, Community Group Leader of Salesforce Architect, Copado & Slack Delhi, CMX Connect Director

Sahib Singh

Salesforce DevOps Lead

Keysight Technologies

Sahib is an experienced DevOps Lead with a strong background in Salesforce and Copado. Passionate about optimizing deployment processes, enhancing team collaboration, and driving innovation in DevOps practices. Always eager to learn and share knowledge.

Seshaphani Bysani

Director

EPAM Systems

Seshaphani has experience positioning Copado as the right solution and value to the customer during the proposal phase. He has implemented Copado for various projects and helped to streamline the release process, automate deployments, and improve quality control.

Shashank Garg

Lead Salesforce Architect & Solution Specialist

Tata Consultancy Services

Shashank is 21x Salesforce & 5x Copado certified. He has extensive experience on Sales, Service, Community and various CPQ products like vlocity, Cloudsense, Salesforce CPQ etc. He wears many hats for clients and runs a DevOps cohort in his company.

Shikha Mishra

Custom Software Engineering Specialist

Accenture

Shikha has 10+ years in IT, specializing in DevOps and Salesforce. As a Custom Software Engineering Specialist at Accenture, she leverages Copado for efficient release management, streamlining workflows, and enhancing team collaboration.

Shruti Tanwar

Salesforce consultant

Infosys limited

Shruti has 6+ years of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem. Skilled in Copado’s CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and agile practices, drives efficiency and seamless integration in development projects.

Stephen Hill

Senior Principal Quality Consultant

Slalom Inc

Stephen grew up in Silicon Valley. His first job in high school was testing software and hardware. He taught himself in Python, Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript and became a Software Development Engineer in Test and Full Stack Developer. He returned to the world of testing as a Test Architect and Automation Expert before joining Slalom as a Senior Principal Consultant.

Swati Agrawal

Copado Architect

Cloud Fulcrum

Swati is a DevOps Enthusiast who loves to learn new things, meet people, and explore new places. Passionate about building strong teams and has a proven record of helping multiple DevOps teams succeed in their DevOps Journey. She was named Copado Champion of the Year 2024, winner of Response Hero 2023, and Community Professional of the Year 2022

Tyler Damon

Head of Salesforce DevOps & QA

S&P Global

Tyler was first introduced to Copado through DevOps, where he helped with the initial implementation and hiring S&P’s DevOps center of excellence. Since then, he’s been on a journey of continually refining those processes and procedures with the team as it’s evolved in scope and capability handling multiple Salesforce pipelines