No. Only TiDB employees or current Champions can submit nominations.
Share Knowledge
Empower others by sharing your technical expertise through blogs, talks, tutorials, and by helping others with their questions, and more.
Help Shape the Community
Build and guide the TiDB community by sharing ideas, leading initiatives, mentoring others, and supporting its growth.
Be a Voice That Matters
Share feedback, real-world stories, and your TiDB journey. Your voice shapes the product and inspires others, whether through conversations with the TiDB team or in public channels.
Location: Kolkata, India
Role: Freelancer
Champion Since: 2025
Anudhyan Datta
Location: Seattle, WA
Role: Software Engineer
Champion Since: 2025
Artem Danilov
Location: Bento Gonçaves, Brazil
Role: Developer
Champion Since: 2025
Everton Crespin da Silva
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Role: Founder
Champion Since: 2024
Hasitha Ariyarathna
Location: Bangalore, India
Role: Co-founder
Champion Since: 2024
Kabilesh PR
Location: Thailand
Role: University Lecturer
Champion Since: 2025
Karn Yongsiriwit
Location: Braga, Portugal
Role: Senior DBRE
Champion Since: 2025
Leandro Morgado
Location: Bangalore, India
Role: Software Engineer
Champion Since: 2024
Raj Suvariya
Location: Boise, ID USA
Role: Developer
Champion Since: 2025
Robert Oschler
Location: Bangalore, India
Role: Software Architect
Champion Since: 2024
Sachin Japate
Location: Japan
Role: Organizer of TiUG Events
Champion Since: 2025
Kazushige Uratani
Exposure
Your content will be showcased across the TiDB global community, with opportunities to speak at TiDB events. Connect and expand your network.
Product
Gain early access to product roadmaps, new features, and updates. Receive free cloud credits to explore and build, and connect directly with the TiDB Product Team.
Recognition
Receive exculsive community badges,swag and public recognition, as well as invitations to attend at TiDB events and TiDB Conference.
Growth
Access training and coaching on skills like public speaking, blog writing, content creation,etc. Champions also receive some exclusive learning resources.
Contributing to TiDB’s online community by helping others and joining activities on Discord or Slack
Creating blogs, tutorials, videos, and other helpful resources
Sharing product feedback or joining user interviews
Leading and supporting local user groups and initiatives
Submitting issues or PRs on GitHub
Sharing your use case or experience on social media
Plus other contributions to the community
Step1: Advocacy
Creating content, speaking at meetup, helping other questions, active in local user group, and more.
Step2: Get Nominated
Champions are nominated by TiDB employees or current Champion.
Step3: Announcement
Selected Champions are officially announced across TiDB channels as this year’s Champions and awarded a Champion badge.
Ready to take the first step?
Become a part of the TiDB Community and start your journey toward becoming a Champion.
FAQ
Contact us via Discord, Slack, or email at developer-relations@pingcap.com.
Champion status is valid for one year. A new class of Champions is officially announced each year in October. Champions can also be nominated again in the following year.