JOHN WINGATE
MEET JOHN
VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY
As the Vice President of Technology here at SilverTech, John oversees the back end, front end, IT and QA teams. He ensures the team is properly staffed, scheduled, and that they deliver on time with quality while adhering to best practices. In this role, he also champions engineering initiatives to better our process, environment, and toolset as we grow, or issues arise. He provides insight into the architectural direction and guidance based on previous success/failures. In his role, he has a daily pulse on his team which allows him to know when to use his past experiences to empathize with bugs, scope, creep, and burnout from long, hard projects because he’s been there before. John has over 17 years of engineering experience, with a very strong background in engineering enterprise-level .Net solutions built upon a variety of platforms with large and complex datasets. Knowing how to properly manage and index large amounts of data is crucial to the performance and user experience of our sites.
John enjoys the unique challenges and problems the role provides while maintaining a technical edge. One of the most rewarding experiences that comes with the role is that there is always a new hurdle to overcome whether it is process-oriented, technical learning, or in the soft skill department where a team member needs someone on one guidance. With that all being said, there is one thing you will never hear John say, that he is bored or that he doesn’t have anything to do.
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.
