DEREK BARKA
MEET DEREK
PARTNER, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
As Chief Technology Officer at SilverTech, Derek defines and drives the agency’s technology vision—helping clients harness data, digital platforms, and emerging technologies to solve complex business challenges and build meaningful, lasting customer relationships.
Known for finding solutions to the toughest and most complicated technology challenges, Derek combines innovation with deep expertise across enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, custom development, and big data. He brings a security-first mindset and a sharp focus on privacy and compliance, enabling organizations to build secure, scalable, and future-ready digital ecosystems.
Derek serves as a strategic adviser to both SilverTech’s technology partners and clients. He works closely with platform providers—often consulting on product roadmaps—to ensure solutions align with real-world business needs and deliver maximum value. He also helps client organizations develop and execute digital roadmaps that make the most of their existing systems and data, integrating legacy technologies with modern platforms where and when it makes sense to drive growth, stay competitive, and support long-term success.
Throughout his career, Derek has played a key role in shaping the tools and platforms that power modern digital marketing. He is a recognized authority and thought leader in the martech space—recently named a Kentico MVP and Progress Sitefinity Champion. Derek holds numerous certifications, including Kentico Developer, Kentico Marketer, Sitefinity Developer, and Sitecore Developer.
SilverTech Celebrates Two Kentico MVPs: Christina Vagi and Derek Barka Lead the Way
1/27/26
Bedford, NH — January 27, 2026 — At SilverTech, we’re proud to share exciting news from the Kentico community: Christina Vagi, Director of Strategy, has been named a 2026 Kentico MVP, joining Derek Barka, our Chief Innovation Officer, who has earned this honor for the second year in a row. This achievement marks a significant milestone for SilverTech as one of the few partner agencies with not just one but two Kentico MVPs—a testament to our deep expertise, strategic leadership, and ongoing contributions to the Kentico ecosystem.
What Is a Kentico MVP?
The Kentico MVP program recognizes individuals who provide exceptional strategic value to the Kentico community and product team. MVPs are industry experts who:
• Share thought leadership on Kentico’s value and capabilities.
• Provide direct commercial and product strategy feedback.
• Help translate why Kentico’s digital experience platform (DXP) is an outstanding choice for marketers and agencies.
• Act as ambassadors of Kentico’s vision in the broader digital experience community.
Christina and Derek embody these principles through their leadership, insights, and community engagement.
Championing Kentico at SilverTech
Christina Vagi’s MVP recognition highlights her strategic impact—not just within SilverTech, but across the broader Kentico partner ecosystem. Her expertise in connecting Kentico’s capabilities to business and marketing strategy helps partners and clients realize meaningful digital outcomes.
Meanwhile, Derek Barka’s second consecutive MVP award reinforces his ongoing influence and deep technical leadership in digital experience strategy and implementation. Having an MVP recognized for two years running is rare and underscores SilverTech’s sustained excellence.
Standing Out in the Partner Network
While many agencies work with Kentico, few partner organizations have more than one MVP at a time. SilverTech’s achievement in having both Christina and Derek honored reflects the caliber of talent and thought leadership within our team.
As a long-standing Kentico Gold Partner, SilverTech consistently demonstrates excellence in digital strategy transformation, technical implementation, and community participation, not only by MVP honors but also by awards for certification excellence, growth, and client success. In addition, SilverTech has won numerous Site of the Year or Site of the Month awards.
What This Means for Our Clients and Community
This dual recognition reinforces SilverTech’s position as a trusted leader in Kentico implementations. Clients benefit when our leaders:
• Shape how Kentico evolves with industry needs.
• Bring strategic insights into digital transformation initiatives.
• Share best practices with partners and prospects alike.
We’re proud of Christina and Derek—not only for their achievements but for the ways they elevate our craft and community.
Join Us in Celebrating!
Please join us in congratulating Christina Vagi and Derek Barka on this well-deserved recognition as Kentico MVPs for 2026. We look forward to seeing the continued impact they will make in the year ahead!
