Becoming an OutSystems MVP: A Journey of Passion, Persistence, and Plenty of Coffee
Becoming a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in OutSystems technology is like sailing on an uncharted adventure, or leveling up in a video game, except instead of battling storms or dragons, you’re battling with bugs, writing documentation, and answering questions at strange hours.
It’s a journey filled with learning, and a title that recognizes people who not only excel in their field but also actively share their knowledge helping others to grow. But how what it means to be an MVP and how to get there? Let’s break it down, perhaps it will inspire other seasoned professionals.
What is an OutSystems MVP?
An MVP, a Most Valuable Professional, is someone who’s recognized for the exceptional contributions to the OutSystems community. This isn’t just about possessing deep technical knowledge, but also sharing it generously. It is not a title or a role, but an award given to those who interact with the community and inspire others by (for example) writing blog posts, public speaking, or by providing ideas to improve OutSystems products.
What About The Daily Life of an OutSystems MVP
An MVP’s day doesn’t look much different from anyone else’s, until you realize you’re squeezing community contributions between meetings, side projects, and family life.
Imagine starting the day before the sun rises, not because we have to, but driven by passion. Starting the day early, catching up on updates, answering technical questions, or preparing a blog post before the actual job begins. A dedication that needs balancing between a regular job and community contributions.
By evening, there might be a webinar to host or attend to, mentoring new developers, or furiously typing responses in a community channel. And somewhere in between, sometimes we need to try remember what the sun really looks like 😅
And let’s not forget about the known “MVP time warp” where you sit down to write a quick topic or answer to a small question and suddenly, about four hours have disappeared. Where did they go? Hard to say. Probably into the black hole of missing semicolons theory (ahh… those old time IDEs).
The Perks of Being an OutSystems MVP
Being an MVP is not just about recognition, but also has some sweet perks:
- Early access to new features — A sneak peek before the general public.
- Direct interaction with product teams — Provide feedback and help.
- Exclusive events — Attend MVP summits, networking channels.
- Swag — Stickers, T-shirts, and MVP Passport, and other tech swag.
Of course, also this is just the tip of the iceberg, the real reward is the connections made. Meeting like-minded people, collaborating on exciting projects, and maybe becoming an industry leader is more interesting.
What Challenges come as OutSystems MVP?
The MVP award comes with its set of perks, but it’s not all glamour, the title brings responsibilities and challenges.
- Expertise — Not to know everything, but deep knowledge in a focus area.
- Community Engagement — Writing blogs, speaking at conferences, creating components, answering questions, in sum: sharing knowledge.
- Consistency — A blog post is great, but other contributions truly matter.
- Passion — As MVP it’s not about perks (though they’re nice), but passion.
- Humor — And a good sense of humor, because when the technology does not make sense, all we can do is to laugh about it.
If you’re looking to become an OutSystems MVP you need to consider this.
The Emotional Rollercoaster
The journey is filled with highs and lows. Receiving an OutSystems MVP award is delighting, but maintaining it requires continuous effort. An MVP is knowledgeable in certain domains and the award is not given out based on how much a person knows. It’s rather awarded to those who are most active, sharing with others the knowledge and passion for the technology.
No journey is complete without its lighter moments. The community is also supportive and with humor. From inside jokes about debugging unfinished products after hours, to playful civil engineering construction work in MVP summits, all these moments make it enjoyable.
Conclusion
Becoming an OutSystems MVP is more than a title, it is a commitment to continuous learning, community engagement, and personal growth. If you are passionate about OutSystems and into this path, embrace it with all the challenges. It’s not about a title but about making an impact, sharing it, helping others, and occasionally laughing at what in the world tech is about… as we usually say in technology: share what you know, learn what you don’t, and never deploy on a Friday. 🚀
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