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's Chief Technology Officer, Derek Barka, Recognized as a 2025 Kentico MVP
3/26/25
Bedford, NH - March 21, 2025 - SilverTech, a leading digital experience agency, is proud to announce that Derek Barka, Chief Technology Officer, has been awarded Kentico Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights Derek's expertise, thought leadership, and contributions to the Kentico community.
The Kentico MVP program recognizes a select group of digital marketing industry professionals worldwide who demonstrate exceptional knowledge of Kentico's digital experience platform and actively contribute to the community through knowledge sharing, innovation, and insights about Xperience by Kentico capabilities and implementations. As an MVP, Derek joins an elite network of experts who influence the future of Kentico digital experience technology.
"This recognition is a testament to Derek's deep expertise and dedication to delivering exceptional digital solutions," said Jeff McPherson, SilverTech's CDO. "His leadership in the industry and commitment to helping organizations maximize their digital experiences through Kentico make him truly deserving of this honor."
With over two decades of experience in digital transformation, web development, custom integrations, and inbound marketing technology, Derek has been instrumental in leading SilverTech's strategy, implementation, and innovation with Kentico solutions. His thought leadership, speaking engagements, and contributions to Kentico's developer and partner communities continue to make a significant impact.
"I'm honored to be recognized as a Kentico MVP," said Derek Barka. "Kentico's platform continues to evolve, offering businesses powerful tools to create seamless, personalized digital experiences. I look forward to collaborating with the MVP community and sharing insights that help businesses succeed."
SilverTech Wins Site of the Year Award
SilverTech received the Kentico Site of the Year 2024 for the award-winning Visit New Hampshire website, developed in collaboration with the State of New Hampshire Travel and Tourism Division. The Visit NH website highlights SilverTech's expertise in designing and implementing digital solutions that enhance accessibility, usability, and engagement for citizens and stakeholders alike. The new site features a newer and faster Kentico platform, Xperience by Kentico, with a creative design and an improved user journey.
For more information about SilverTech's Kentico expertise and digital transformation solutions, visit SilverTech.com
About SilverTech
SilverTech is a leading digital experience agency redefining how businesses engage with their customers. Founded in 1996, the national agency is changing the game for clients who seek an unexpectedly enjoyable experience to solve even the most complex business challenges. SilverTech sets the bar higher when it comes to smart and satisfying client-agency partnerships. Services include digital marketing, user experience strategy and design, advanced web and application design and development, data and technology integration, and digital business consultation. Clients include national and global brands such as Allison Transmission, Nova Scotia Power, Drexel University, The State of New Hampshire, Georgia Pacific, Renown Health, United Community Bank, Fulton Bank, and others.
