Interviews

In this insightful interview, Grzegorz Pietrzak, a seasoned PHP/Drupal/Symfony Tech Lead at Droptica, shares profound perspectives on his Drupal journey, community engagement, and the evolving role of Droopler in corporate website development. With a focus on fostering effective PHP teams and overcoming challenges in the Drupal ecosystem, Grzegorz provides valuable insights.

Discover the vibrant world of Drupal through the eyes of Oskar Calvo, a passionate Software Architect at Hiberus Tecnología. Delve into Oskar's journey in the Drupal ecosystem, his recent workshop at DrupalCamp Spain, and the driving force behind his dedication to this open-source platform. Uncover insights from Oskar's workshops, his role at Hiberus Tecnología, and his perspectives on the evolving landscape of web development and content management systems. Join us for an in-depth conversation that unveils the story of Oskar Calvo and his remarkable exploration of Drupal.

In an exclusive interview with TDT, Luca Lusso recounts his evolution as a Drupal Developer, reminiscing his entry into Drupal 5 and PHP 5 in 2007. He candidly discusses his attempts at contributing to the Drupal community, emphasizing past project failures and notable successes that include WebProfiler and Monolog modules. Also, his latest book, "Modernizing Drupal 10 Theme Development."

Interview with Ricardo Marcelino, the CEO of Omibee and a prominent figure in the Drupal community. Gain valuable perspectives on Drupal's future, its unique capabilities as a DXP, and Omibee's commitment to crafting exceptional digital experiences. Discover how Drupal adapts to evolving industry trends and why businesses find it cost-effective and empowering.

Explore how the Drupal Recording Initiative, led by Kevin Thull, is breaking barriers and fostering inclusivity by making Drupal-related talks easily accessible to enthusiasts worldwide

Join Mathieu De Meue in his inspiring DrupalCon Lille session, "Breaking Barriers: My Inclusive Fairytale as a Tourettes-afflicted Drupal Developer." Experience his personal journey of resilience and inclusion, where he defies doubts and fears to find a supportive community in the tech world, especially within the Drupal community.

From losing the first Drupal account to integrating Drupal and AI, certifications to continuous learning, and the interplay of emerging technologies, this interview with Frederick Wouters offers insights and inspiration for both seasoned web developers and those venturing into the depths of technology. Get ready to explore the boundless horizons of Drupal, AI, and the tech community through Frederik's experiences and vision.

Join us on a journey into the realm of Drupal and web accessibility as we sit down with Sven Schüring, a seasoned consultant at KRZN. With a passion for technology and a keen eye for innovation. Sven shares his unique insights into Drupal's evolution, its role in meeting accessibility standards, and its remarkable adaptability in the ever-changing landscape of municipal tasks.

In an insightful interview with TDT, Pierina Wetto, Marketing Manager at Last Call Media, shares her remarkable journey with Drupal. As a non-developer, Pierina ventured into the Drupal ecosystem through a remote job and is currently involved with the Promote Drupal initiative, where she is committed to producing content and marketing efforts to promote Drupal outside of the Drupal community. It would be a lose to miss out on this enriching conversation about marketing, community engagement, and project management in the digital age.

Meet Ryan Szrama, the Co-founder and CEO of Centarro, a leading company dedicated to developing and implementing Drupal Commerce for larger merchants. What started as a profound love for Drupal Commerce has become a lifelong commitment to the open-source Platform and its vibrant community. In this exclusive interview with Alethia Rose Braganza, former sub-editor at TheDropTimes (TDT), Ryan Szrama shares his inspiring journey that intertwines with Drupal, his entrepreneurial ventures, and his role in shaping the future of Drupal Association.

Join us for an insightful journey with the DrupalCamp Colorado organizing team, as they share their stories, aspirations, and the drive behind fostering an inclusive and innovative community.

Discover the driving force behind creating interactive online community experiences and embracing API-first approaches. Join us as we dive into the mind of Alexander Varwijk, the Lead Engineer at Open Social, and gain insights into his journey with Drupal, React, and GraphQL. Unveil the challenges faced by Drupal in staying competitive in the modern web landscape and learn how innovations in Rust and JavaScript are shaping the future of front-end, API, and application development. Don't miss this exclusive interview with a tech visionary at the forefront of web development!

Join us for an exclusive interview with Bakul Ahluwalia, a Software Development Manager at Adcetera, and a passionate Drupal expert with four Acquia certifications under his belt. As an organizer of DrupalCon Pittsburgh 2023, Bakul shares insights into his responsibilities and initiatives within the Drupal community.

Uncover the insights of Jeremy Chinquist, as we delve into his expertise in project management and his dedication to fostering the Drupal community in this exclusive interview.

Interview with Nico Grienauer, CEO of acolono and the lead organiser of Drupal Developer Days 2023, Vienna. In this Interview, Nico speaks about the importance of non code contributions and what to expect from #DDD_2023

In this interview with The Drop Times, Sibu Stephen delves into his connection with Drupal, career and various other aspects.

Welcome to a  glimpse behind the virtual curtains of Drupal Camp Asheville. The interview provides a glimpse into the dedication, passion, and community-focused mindset of the organizing committee behind Drupal Camp Asheville.

The Drupal Association recently welcomed Alejandro Moreno López to its team. TDT had the opportunity to learn more about Moreno's involvement with Drupal, his experience at DrupalCon Pittsburgh 23, and his role as a Drupal Innovation Coordinator.

Shefali Shetty's role is both exciting and challenging, and She has immersed herself in the world of Drupal, contributing actively to its community and promoting its powerful capabilities. TDT reached out to Shefali to interview her about her Drupal Journey .

Aidan Dean Dunn (TDT) sits down with Dries Buytaert , creator of Drupal in a busy Starbucks to talk about Drupal, the use of open source, DrupalCon Pittsburgh...

Discover the insights and experiences of Suchi Garg, Technical Manager at Salsa Digital and organizing committee member of DrupalCon Pittsburgh 2023. In an exclusive interview with The Drop Times, Suchi discusses her responsibilities as a member of the Speakers Review Committee and her exciting involvement in the marketing committee. Get a glimpse into the DrupalCon North America and the valuable contributions of Suchi to the Drupal community.

TDT sends out an interview questionnaire to ask Bert all about his Drupal Journey. Bert Boerland is theco-initiator of the DrupalJam movement, a handbook writer and a Drupal evangelist.

TDT speaks to Renato to hear from him about his journey with Drupal. Keeping DrupalCon in mind, TDT also got to ask a few questions about his session, CI&T's Drupal Competence Office (DCO) and his advice on receiving Acquia certifications

The future of Drupal is not dependent on the fortunes of a single organization, so if you do need to rebuild your site, an open source choice like Drupal is a much safer bet than proprietary vendors, who could decide to shift attention (and resources) away from their CMS products.

Read the completed interview with Marcin Maruszewski who shares his Drupal experience, the challenging projects he faced and why he decided to speak about becoming a Drupal Contributor Drupal Camp Poland 2023

Full Interview Transcript with Todd Ross Nienkerk, Co-founder of Four Kitchens.

This is the full interview transcript of TDT's conversation with Owen Lansbury; Drupal South

For beginners my advice is to be patient. Drupal is a very complicated Content Management System and not the most beginner-friendly CMS. But that makes it more versatile and better suitable for bigger projects.

DrupalSouth is an annual conference devoted to Drupal. TDT conducted a zoom interview with Owen Lansbury, elected Chair of the Drupal South Steering Committee. He talked about the early beginnings of Drupal South, venue selection, volunteering opportunities and more. 

TDT reached out to Shani Maurya to interview him on his journey with Drupal and to ask a few questions about his session and what he thinks about implementing Drupal Camps in India