Journey of becoming one of the Youngest MuleSoft Ambassador
In April 2020, I embarked on my MuleSoft journey with MetaCube. Initially, I worked on Mule 3 projects and after a few months, I was also assigned to work on Mule 4 projects. Concurrently working on both versions of Mule provided me with valuable insights into the distinctions between them. I continued my tenure at MetaCube for two years.
Subsequently, I joined Billennium and it proved to be a wonderful start. Having the opportunity to work alongside such talented Muleys as Sravan Lingam, Manish Yadav, Piyush Sharma, Parth Rawat, and Pratik Priyadarshi and other fellow colleagues gave me both the confidence and the motivation to work harder and strive for excellence.
I am so thankful for the amazing leadership of Adrian, Piotr, and Divyesh at Billennium and their ability to empower our employees is truly exceptional I feel privileged to be a part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking team. I believe that my continued success is a direct result of their strong leadership skills.
Over the course of 8 months, I devoted myself to acquiring knowledge of MuleSoft, Cloud Computing, Salesforce, and Automation, and as a result, I was able to complete several certifications to demonstrate my expertise. These certifications include (Listed Below). Through studying for and obtaining these certifications, I gained a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges, as well as the best practices and strategies for success. I am proud of the hard work and dedication that I put into acquiring this knowledge, and I look forward to applying it in my work and continuing to grow and develop my skills.
✔ MuleSoft Certified Developer — Level 1
✔ AWS Certified Solution Architect — Associate
✔ Solace Certified Solutions Consultant
✔ AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
✔ DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
✔ GitOps Fundamentals Certified
✔ AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
✔ MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect
✔ Salesforce Certified Administrator
✔ Workato Automation Pro (I,II,III)
✔ GCP Associate Cloud Engineer
✔ MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect
✔ Solace Certified Event Driven Architecture Practitioner
✔ MuleSoft Certified Integration Associate
✔ MuleSoft Certified Developer Level-2
Before Joining Billennium, I wasn’t very active on LinkedIn and wasn’t fully aware of the MuleSoft Community. However, as I became more involved with the community, I quickly realized the incredible value of the MuleSoft Community and the wealth of knowledge and resources it offered.
Through networking and engaging with other professionals in the field, I was able to learn new skills, stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends, and make valuable connections that have helped me grow both personally and professionally.
Looking back, I realize that not being active on LinkedIn and in the MuleSoft Community was a missed opportunity, but I am now committed to being an active participant and contributing member of this vibrant and supportive community.
MuleSoft Mentor Journey
In April 2022, I was appointed as a MuleSoft Mentor. While being a MuleSoft Mentor has its perks, it also entails a set of responsibilities that must be fulfilled.
Perks:- As a MuleSoft Mentor, I am entitled to various benefits such as recognition for my expertise, opportunities for career growth, and access to a private MuleSoft Community Slack workspace. Additionally, I receive exclusive Mentor swag and coaching from Ambassadors to enhance my skills and knowledge.
Responsibilities:- As a MuleSoft Mentor, I have certain responsibilities that I must fulfill. These include mentoring other Muleys, sharing my knowledge and expertise with the MuleSoft Community by contributing to meetups, writing blogs, and other activities. I also need to constantly engage in self-learning and challenge myself to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and advancements in the field of MuleSoft.
My MuleSoft Mentor journey has been an incredibly rewarding experience, as I have had the privilege of learning from some of the brightest minds in the industry and receiving guidance from experienced professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge.
Since becoming a MuleSoft Mentor, I have been compelled to step outside my comfort zone. My role as a mentor has given me the courage to start speaking at MuleSoft Meetups, writing blogs, and expressing my ideas more confidently. The overwhelmingly positive feedback I have received from the MuleSoft Community and from attendees at these events has been inspiring, and it has encouraged me to continue sharing my knowledge with others.
What Made me unique from other MuleSoft Mentors
Being a MuleSoft Mentor is undoubtedly a significant accomplishment, but to make a real impact and stand out from the crowd, one must be unique. For me, my unique contribution has been my Integration & Certification Roadmap blogs on Medium and the Meetups that I organize. I pride myself on thinking outside of the box and attempting to integrate with systems that no one has attempted before.
I also strive to identify new platforms or systems that have recently released their APIs or some new features. In our Meetups, we make a conscious effort to host events with unique topics and invite not only renowned speakers but also give opportunities to new and upcoming speakers. We listen carefully to all the feedback shared by our audience and strive to implement those changes to continuously improve the quality of our events. Our team is constantly improving, and we take pride in the fact that we are always striving to make our events better with each passing day.
MuleSoft Meetup Leader Journey
In August 2022, I was appointed as the MuleSoft Meetup Leader for the Mysore Group, with Giridhar Meka as my co-leader. Since then, we have worked tirelessly to organize high-quality meetups, inviting new and upcoming speakers, as well as some renowned international speakers such as Gaurav Kheterpal, Joey Chan, and Abhishek Bathwal. As MuleSoft Meetup Leaders, we are responsible for creating the event, inviting speakers, managing the YouTube channel, creating quizzes for the event, managing the SlideShare for PPT, and spreading the word about the event. We take pride in our work and ensure that every aspect of the event is carefully planned and executed to provide the best possible experience to our attendees.
Our dedication and hard work paid off when we were honored with the MuleSoft Community Award for the Most Active MuleSoft Meetup Group in India in 2023. This recognition reaffirmed our commitment to delivering quality content to the MuleSoft Community and motivated us to continue organizing exciting events in the future.
MuleSoft Mysore Meetup Group:- https://meetups.mulesoft.com/mysore/
About the MuleSoft Ambassador Program
MuleSoft Ambassadors are individuals who have made significant contributions to the MuleSoft Community through their expertise in developing integration solutions with MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform, as well as their commitment to helping others succeed. As experienced MuleSoft developers or architects, they serve as role models for MuleSoft Mentors and Meetup Leaders.
Ambassadors often participate in various events, contribute to open-source projects, and provide guidance and support to other MuleSoft developers. The program provides them with unique opportunities to share their knowledge and collaborate with fellow ambassadors while gaining exposure to industry events and conferences.
Being a MuleSoft Ambassador is a great achievement that offers individuals a platform to showcase their expertise, network with other MuleSoft developers, and gain access to exclusive resources and training.
To become a MuleSoft Ambassador, it is crucial to document your work and share it with the MuleSoft community. You can achieve this by publishing blog posts, contributing to the MuleSoft forum, attending MuleSoft events, and sharing your knowledge with others. By doing so, you can gain recognition for your efforts and contribute to the MuleSoft Community’s growth and success.
To become a MuleSoft Ambassador, it is mandatory to have completed the Ambassador Coaching Program and meet certain criteria. These include consistently meeting or exceeding two contributions per quarter as a MuleSoft Mentor, contributing both externally and internally, holding current certifications if Devs/Architects/Admins, following social guidelines and community engagement rules, contributing in multiple ways and ensuring every contribution is of high quality, having excellent communication skills and being reliable, having a genuine interest in the program and not just incentives, and receiving excellent peer feedback without campaigning for it. By fulfilling these requirements, you can become a certified MuleSoft Ambassador and continue to contribute to the MuleSoft community.
My Experience with MuleSoft Ambassador program
Upon discovering the MuleSoft Ambassador program, I knew I had to apply. This program is tailored for individuals with a passion for MuleSoft’s technology and a desire to impart their knowledge and experience to others. As someone who has always enjoyed sharing my expertise with others, this program was a perfect fit for me.
I was fortunate enough to be assigned Jim Andrews as my coach for the MuleSoft Ambassador Coaching program. It was a great privilege to be mentored by one of the most knowledgeable and experienced MuleSoft Ambassador. Over the next six months, I had several calls with Jim, where he shared his expertise in improving my skills such as writing blogs, creating my image in the community, and perfecting my profile, among others.
After the coaching, I underwent a review process where I was evaluated by MuleSoft on my contributions. I shared what makes me unique, what I will do as an Ambassador.
After submitting my application, I received an email after a few weeks, informing me that I had been accepted into the program. It was an incredible feeling of accomplishment, and I was thrilled to join the program and begin sharing my knowledge and experience with others as an official MuleSoft Ambassador!
I became MuleSoft Ambassador officially on 14th March 2023
Responsibilities as a MuleSoft Ambassador
As MuleSoft Ambassadors, we should strive to be role models for MuleSoft Mentors/Meetup Leaders and set an example of how to contribute to the community and represent the entire MuleSoft community
Benefits of Being a MuleSoft Ambassador
- Utilize Your Role: As a MuleSoft Ambassador, you have a unique opportunity to give back to the community beyond just training others. Use your skills and expertise to contribute to the community in meaningful ways.
- Challenge Yourself: Being a MuleSoft Ambassador is not an easy task. It requires dedication, commitment, and a willingness to go above and beyond. Continue to challenge yourself to excel in all aspects of your career, and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.
- Build Your Brand: Joining an elite group of integration and automation professionals is an achievement worth celebrating. Make the most of it by building your personal brand and establishing yourself as a thought leader in your field. Leverage your Ambassador status to expand your network, share your knowledge, and showcase your expertise.
- Be a Role Model: As an Ambassador, you’re not just representing MuleSoft, but also the broader community of integration and automation professionals. Be a role model for others by upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and conduct. Encourage others to join the community and contribute to its growth and development.
- Embrace Learning: The field of integration and automation is constantly evolving, and there’s always something new to learn. Embrace this learning mindset and stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices. Share your insights with others and encourage them to do the same.
- Be Collaborative: Collaboration is the cornerstone of the MuleSoft community. As an Ambassador, you have the opportunity to work with other like-minded professionals to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and create value for your clients and customers. Embrace this collaborative spirit and seek out opportunities to work with others on projects and initiatives.
- Have Fun: Last but not least, don’t forget to have fun! Being a MuleSoft Ambassador is a challenging and rewarding experience, but it’s also a lot of fun. Enjoy the journey, make new connections, and take pride in your contributions to the community.
- Swags: Who doesn`t love those Cool MuleSoft swags (Tshirt, Hoodies)
- Unlimited Training & Certification Opportunities.
Conclusion
In conclusion, becoming a MuleSoft ambassador is a journey that requires dedication, hard work, and a passion for integration. For a young professional, It opens up doors to new opportunities, provides you with exposure to industry events and conferences, and allows you to collaborate with like-minded professionals.
I have always been a believer in “No one has ever become poor by giving” ― Anne Frank
Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have regarding my ambassador journey or certifications, as I am always open to answering any queries you may have
My Contributions
By taking a look at some of my previous contributions to the MuleSoft community, you can gain insights and inspiration for how to get involved and make a difference. Whether it’s through writing blogs, creating informative videos, or leading and speaking on Meetups, there are many ways to contribute your unique skills and perspectives to this vibrant community. And if you have any questions or want to learn more about my own journey as an Ambassador, I’m always here to help.
AS A SPEAKER
— Delivered Sessions on Unique Topics Never Covered by Anyone
— Spoke at 4 Different Meetup Groups
(Lucknow-https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-lucknow-presents-lucknow-virtual-meetup-18-mulesoft-integration-with-mailchimp/)
(Mysore-https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-mysore-presents-qr-integration-creating-a-qr-service-with-mulesoft/)
(https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-mysore-presents-mulesoft-integration-with-whatsapp/)
(Guhuwati-https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-guwahati-presents-guwahati-virtual-meetup-14-learn-everything-about-aws-mulesoft/)
(Cleveland-https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-cleveland-presents-whatsapp-with-mulesoft/)AS A MENTOR
— Helping in Writing Blog
(https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vandana-gouda-857915193_scatter-gather-in-mulesoft-activity-6967704108308815872-uKKU)
— Guiding People for Career change to MuleSoft
— Responding to People’s Doubts/Queries in LinkedIn DMs
— Helping People with Queries in the Telegram Group (https://t.me/MuleSoftforAB)
— Appreciating & supporting fellow mulesoft mates’ achievements
— Sharing Complied Researched Resources for Easier Access
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shubhamchaurasia1_mulesoft-mulesoftcommunity-mulesoftdevelopers-activity-6961745976692740096-cSJN
— Helping People with Certification Queries
(https://www.linkedin.com/posts/giridharmeka_mulesoft-mulesoftcommunity-mulesoftcertified-activity-7019256513944834048-ckCq)AS A MEDIUM WRITER
— Sharing Compiled List of Resources After Rigorous Research
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shubhamchaurasia1_mulesoft-mulesoftcommunity-mulesoftdevelopers-activity-6961745976692740096-cSJN
— Writing Blogs On Unique Topics Never Covered
(https://medium.com/another-integration-blog/whatsapp-integration-with-mulesoft-5ca3e2885b55)
(https://medium.com/@myid535/qr-integration-create-your-own-qr-api-service-with-mulesoft-7ad5548aeb7f)
— Created Dataweave Series for Interview & Practice
(https://medium.com/@myid535/dataweave-100-solved-practice-interview-problems-275fa654a143)
— Helping People in their certification journey through my Roadmap Blogs
(https://medium.com/@myid535/mulesoft-certified-integration-associate-roadmap-resources-f6ba2efebf65)
(https://medium.com/@myid535/salesforce-certified-associate-certification-roadmap-resources-8d3b324e0853)
(https://medium.com/@myid535/mulesoft-certified-integration-architect-mcia-roadmap-resources-596b2faba1f)
(https://medium.com/@myid535/mulesoft-certified-developer-level-2-roadmap-resources-29533eaf2b1b)
(https://medium.com/@myid535/mulesoft-certified-developer-level-1-roadmap-resources-d3d22e51fd12)
(https://medium.com/@myid535/mulesoft-certified-platform-architect-roadmap-resources-3ac028e903f2)
— Sharing What I learned Internally in my Project
(https://medium.com/@myid535/how-to-import-raml-in-existing-template-and-generate-flows-in-anypoint-studio-25b803a1c02)AS A MEETUP LEADER
— Invited New (1st time) speakers to the MuleSoft Community
(https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-mysore-presents-salesforce-integration-with-mulesoft/)
(https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-mysore-presents-error-handling-in-mule-4/)
(https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-mysore-presents-log4j2-a-deep-dive-into-the-logging-services-in-mulesoft-with-on-prem-deployment/)
(https://www.linkedin.com/posts/abhishek-goel-954888194_mulesoft-mulesoftcommunity-anypointplatform-activity-6997230594917036032-9tqh)
(https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shrutisingh29_salesforce-integration-with-mulesoft-mulesoft-activity-6997957815877177344-1vQW)
— Invites People from Different Backgrounds to share their knowledge
(https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-mysore-presents-know-more-about-the-significance-of-devops/)
— Invites People to speak on Non-Functional Behavioral Aspects of MuleSoft
(https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-mysore-presents-designing-fault-tolerant-apis-to-keep-application-network-intact/)
Appreciation
⭐It is important to acknowledge that success is rarely achieved through individual effort alone. Many people and factors contribute to our accomplishments, and it is important to recognize and express gratitude for their contributions.
While I believe that everyone played a role in my success, there are some individuals whom I would like to specifically acknowledge for their support and encouragement. These include [Named below], who has been instrumental in helping me achieve my goals. Their guidance, motivation, and belief in me have been invaluable, and I am grateful for their contributions to my success.
Utkarsh Bajpai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/utkarsh-bajpai-b40450118/
Sravan Lingam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sravanlingam/
Manish Yadav: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishyadav05feb1994/
Piyush Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piyush3192/
Jim Andrews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdaconsulting/
Giridhar Meka: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giridharmeka
Sabrina Hockett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-hockett/
Mariana Lemus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianalemus1/
Isabella Navarro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-navarro/
Priya Shaw: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-shaw/
Divyesh Choudhary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divyesh-choudhary-3060aab2/
Pratik Priyadarshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratik-priyadarshi-16a26a79/
Kamalika Chaudhari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalikachaudhuri/
Faizan Arif: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizan-a-7aa07a15a/
Ashok Kumar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashok-kumar-7b1a8018b/
You can find and follow other Ambassadors here:- https://developer.mulesoft.com/community/ambassadors
My Socials:-
Email:- shubhamchaurasia535@gmail.com
LinkedIn:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhamchaurasia1/
Medium:- https://medium.com/@myid535
Twitter:- https://twitter.com/shubhamc1996
Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/_shubham_535/
YouTube:- https://www.youtube.com/@mulesoftmysore
Meetup:- https://meetups.mulesoft.com/mysore/
Final Words
Becoming one of the youngest MuleSoft ambassadors was a great accomplishment for me. It was a challenging journey, but it was also rewarding and fulfilling. I’m grateful to MuleSoft for providing me with this opportunity and for helping me grow both personally and professionally. I look forward to continuing my journey as a MuleSoft Ambassador and sharing my knowledge and experience with others.
Thank you for reading through till the end. I hope you found this blog helpful and gained some insights from it. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or need any assistance in the future. Cheers and see you soon!
