Experienced Salesforce Developer and Administrator with 7+ years of expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining Salesforce solutions, with a strong emphasis on Sales Cloud and trending technologies such as Salesforce Einstein, Workflows, and Salesforce DevOps tools. Proficient in Salesforce Administration, Configuration, Development, and Integration, specializing in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and REST/SOAP APIs. Skilled in automating workflows, managing user roles and security, and optimizing CRM processes to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in requirement gathering, coding, testing, debugging, and deploying Salesforce applications, ensuring seamless system adoption and scalability. Strong collaborator with experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies, technical documentation, and mentoring teams to align technical execution with business goals. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest Salesforce features and best practices. Proven track record of delivering scalable, user-friendly solutions that improve sales processes and increase productivity.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and document technical requirements for the Salesforce CRM project to merge the systems of Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) railways.
• Developed and implemented scalable Salesforce Sales Cloud solutions using Apex classes, LWC, and batch processes to automate workflows, reducing manual processes by 15%.
• Performed root cause analysis for incident and problem management, ensuring timely resolution and system stability.
• Created and managed Visual Flows to streamline business processes and migrated existing Process Builder workflows to Visual Flows, ensuring compliance with Salesforce best practices and improving efficiency.
• Designed and documented the functionality of Apex classes and methods, mapping them to business processes for seamless integration.
• Configured Salesforce security (roles, profiles, permission sets) to align with the operational needs of the newly formed CPKC, ensuring data protection and system integrity.
• Executed data migration projects using Data Loader and change sets, ensuring 99.8% data integrity and accuracy.
• Integrated Salesforce with internal systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware tools like MuleSoft, enabling real-time data synchronization and operational efficiency.
• Developed and managed CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments using Salesforce DX and VS Code, enhancing deployment efficiency.
• Conducted unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for 50+ stakeholders to validate system functionality and ensure the Salesforce solution met business requirements.
• Provided end-user training and post-deployment support for seamless CRM adoption and system stability.
• Monitored and maintained the Salesforce environment post-deployment, implementing updates and enhancements as needed.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Agile methodology to align solutions with business goals.
Environment: Salesforce Sales Cloud, Flows, Apex, Visualforce, LWC, SOQL, SOSL, Data Loader, Change Sets, VS Code with Salesforce extensions, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, Salesforce DX, Agile
• Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and document technical requirements for Salesforce implementations in the tobacco industry's supply chain management.
• Conducted requirement analysis to design solutions for purchasing, grading, processing, and exporting tobacco to PMI.
• Designed and implemented custom solutions using Apex, Visualforce, and LWC to validate 500k+ annual tobacco inventory and sales, enhancing user experience for tracking and reporting, and resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency.
• Configured user roles, permissions, workflows, and security settings to meet compliance and operational needs.
• Automated workflows and approval processes using Visual Flows and Process Builder, reducing manual effort and enhancing operational efficiency, from purchasing to exporting tobacco based on required grades.
• Conducted unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the functionality and reliability of Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Executed data migration projects to import 10 years of historical tobacco inventory data into Salesforce using Apex, Data Loader, and Import Wizard, achieving 99.8% data accuracy.
• Integrated Salesforce with internal systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware for real-time data synchronization and improved efficiency.
• Monitored and maintained the Salesforce environment post-deployment, implementing updates and enhancements as required.
• Developed and managed Salesforce Communities, enhancing user engagement and collaboration.
• Developed and refined custom reports and dashboards using advanced SOQL and SOSL techniques to deliver real-time insights into tobacco inventory, sales, and logistics.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that aligned with business objectives.
Environment: Salesforce Sales Cloud, Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL, SOSL, Data Loader, Import Wizard, Salesforce Admin, REST APIs, SOAP APIs.
• Participated in training sessions to build essential knowledge and skills for Salesforce customization and implementation.
• Utilized various Salesforce standard objects, such as Accounts, Contacts, Leads, Campaigns, Opportunities, Cases, Reports, and Dashboards.
• Created and customized Salesforce solutions, including Custom Objects, validation rules, Page layouts, Custom tabs, Entity-Relationship data models, and Auto-Response Rules tailored to application needs.
• Designed and implemented custom Salesforce solutions using Apex, Visualforce, and LWC, enhancing system capabilities and improving user engagement by 25%.
• Configured Salesforce by setting up Users, Roles, Public groups, Role hierarchies, Sharing Rules, and Record Level security with Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, streamlining user access management.
• Developed and implemented complex Approval Processes to ensure appropriate authorization in high-stakes environments and created HTML Email templates for Auto-Response to customers.
• Imported data from Excel sheets into Leads, Accounts, Contacts, and Opportunities using Data Loader and Import Wizard, ensuring accurate data transfer and maintaining data integrity.
• Worked closely with the Development team to learn Salesforce customization, implemented Apex Classes & Triggers, Visualforce pages, and managed workflows.
• Executed integration projects utilizing REST APIs, SOAP APIs, and MuleSoft, achieving a 30% increase in data synchronization efficiency across multiple platforms.
• Generated Summary Reports, Matrix Reports, Pie Charts, Dashboards and set up Report Folders to control user access based on profiles and permissions.
• Leveraged Trailhead and Salesforce community resources to stay updated with the latest Salesforce features and best practices.
• Monitored and maintained the Salesforce environment post-deployment, providing ongoing support, troubleshooting, and training for end-users and developing technical documentation.
Environment: Salesforce Sales Cloud, Apex, Visualforce, LWC, SOQL, SOSL, Data Loader, Import Wizard, Process Builder, Assignment Rules, Auto-Response Rules, Email Services, Sandbox, Production.
• Salesforce Certified Administrator
• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I