At Yenlo, we believe in the power of expertise, innovation, and continuous development. This year once again confirms that vision: our colleagues Waqas Ali and Markus Kruger have been recognized at the prestigious WSO2 Certified Professional of the Year Awards 2024!
This global program, organized by WSO2, acknowledges professionals who excel in technical knowledge, certification, and active contributions to the WSO2 community. With over 1,750 certifications worldwide and only two winners per region, this recognition is an extraordinary achievement.
International recognition for Yenlo experts
As a Most Valuable Partner of WSO2, we continuously invest in the knowledge of our specialists. This not only enables us to offer our clients the highest quality and the most advanced solutions but also strengthens our position as a leading integration specialist. Our top professionals have been achieving these prestigious titles for years, further underlining Yenlo’s leadership within the WSO2 community.
Meet the winners
Waqas Ali – WSO2 Professional of the Year 2024 (Europa)
With an impressive 22 WSO2 certifications, Waqas Ali Razzaq has established himself as a true authority in API Management, Identity & Access Management, and hybrid cloud strategies. As a Certified Solution Architect, he has led digital transformations across industries such as banking, fintech, telecom, retail, and manufacturing over the past 12 years.
His expertise includes:
- API-led connectivity
- Zero-trust security & adaptive authentication
- Hybrid cloud solutions
“This award is a tribute to my passion and dedication to WSO2 technology. I am grateful for the opportunities and support from my colleagues, mentors, and the amazing WSO2 community! “
Waqas Ali
Markus Kruger – Runner-up WSO2 Certified Professional of the Year 2024 (Europa)
Markus Kruger, an Integration Specialist with 12 years of experience, made the move from South Africa to the Netherlands in 2024 to join Yenlo. With his deep expertise in all WSO2 products and his focus on DevOps and cloud-native technologies, he helps businesses implement scalable and efficient integration solutions.
His certifications include:
- 1 Expert certification
- 1 Solution Architect certification
- 4 Developer certifications
- 1 Sales Professional certification
- 2 Practitioner certifications
“This year was a huge challenge: relocating to a new continent and starting a new job at Yenlo. But the support and opportunities I received here made this recognition possible. I am incredibly proud of this achievement.”
Markus Kruger
Why WSO2 certification is a gamechanger
A WSO2 certification is much more than just a certificate. It demonstrates deep technical expertise and gives professionals a competitive edge in the market. Through hands-on training and advanced certification programs, WSO2 empowers specialists to master open-source solutions at the highest level.
For organizations, this translates into direct benefits:
- Higher quality and reliability of integrations
- Increased innovation potential through deep expertise
- A competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving IT landscape
The power of development at Yenlo
At Yenlo, we foster continuous development through:
- Internal training and mentorship programs
- Dedicated time and resources for certification tracks
- Access to leading projects and technologies
This commitment to knowledge and innovation has earned Yenlo multiple recognitions, including:
- Best Partner of the Year (2018, 2019, 2020)
- Most Certified Partner 2019
- Top Partner of the Year (Europa) in 2020 & 2021
- Integration Partner of the Year 2020
And now, we add two more award-winning experts to our impressive list!
Ready to grow as a WSO2 specialist?
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