Comparing CMS Ecosystems: How Drupal Stacks Up Against WordPress, Craft, and AEM

Session Category Community Audience All Attendees

Choosing the right content management system (CMS) can truly shape the success of your digital experience strategy. In this session, we’ll take a closer look at how Drupal stacks up against other well-known platforms like WordPress, Craft CMS, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) in terms of architecture, scalability, and customization. Here’s what we’ll cover: 

  1. How each CMS approaches content modeling and flexibility
  2. Key performance and scalability factors for large-scale projects
  3. Insights on security, community support, and extensibility
  4. When Drupal shines and when it might be wise to consider other options 

By the end of this session, attendees will walk away with a solid grasp of the strengths and weaknesses of each CMS, empowering them to make well-informed choices for their upcoming projects.

About the Speaker

Rohith Vangalla

Lead Software Engineer at United Health Group (Optum Technologies)

Eden Praire, MN

Dr. Rohith Vangalla is a Senior IEEE Member, AI Researcher, and Lead Software Engineer at Optum Technologies, specializing in AI-driven development, cybersecurity, and enterprise AI infrastructure. With over ten years of experience, he has pioneered AI solutions in healthcare, digital marketing, and aviation, publishing impactful research that has transformed industry practices. At Optum, he has been instrumental in developing AI-driven chatbots, secure automation frameworks, and scalable AI solutions that enhance efficiency, compliance, and real-time decision-making. As a scholar, reviewer, and judge for major AI conferences, Dr. Vangalla continues to shape the future of AI, privacy-first systems, and responsible AI development.