Talent Hub Talk

Satyashil Awadhare on his journey through the Salesforce ecosystem and embracing new challenges

In today's episode we are delighted to be joined by Satyashil Awadhare, a Salesforce Certified Technical Architect.

Satyashil talks us through his early career and how he fell into Salesforce having explored some different career paths. He explains what his first day as a 'Salesforce Expert' looked like and how his journey evolved, from Developer to Architect and then Salesforce Certified Technical Architect.

Satyashil explains what it was like when he first emigrated to Australia from India, and what the early challenges were. He talks us through when the CTA became a goal for him and what sparked the interest, as well as what it was like preparing for the Review Board as a Salesforce employee.

Having worked for Salesforce consulting business as well as Salesforce themselves, Satyashil explains the difference between a Program Architect and a Technical Architect role, and then explains what he is most excited about from his most recent move and a new experience, working on the customer side with Google in San Francisco.

Make sure you're following Satyashil on Linkedin for his updates and we hope you enjoy the chat.

Justin Gavette on growing personally and professionally in the Salesforce ecosystem, and the importance of open communication in the workplace

In today's episode we are delighted to be joined by Justin Gavette, a Salesforce Platform Manager and the Atlanta Non Profit User Group Leader.

Justin shares his career journey before Salesforce, how he moved into the Salesforce ecosystem and some advice for people that come from a non technical background, who may be looking to join the Salesforce ecosystem themselves.

Justin explains what being a member of the Salesforce ecosystem has meant for him both professionally and personally. He shares some of the challenges he faced with remote working through the pandemic and we discuss depression, social anxiety and the importance of open communication in the workplace.

Finally Justin highlights some of the initiatives that he is most passionate about and the people that have inspired him most in the Salesforce community. 

Make sure you're following Justin on Twitter (@sfdcjunkie__c) and his website www.sfdcjunkie.com for his updates and we hope you enjoy the chat.

Madhu Ramanujan and Brad Gross on the Salesforce CPQ Implementation Handbook and the role of an Architect

In today's episode we are joined by Madhu Ramanujan and Brad Gross. Madhu and Brad are both Salesforce Architects and have recently collaborated for the Salesforce CPQ Implementation Handbook, with Madhu as the Author and Brad assisting as a Technical Reviewer.

In the episode we discuss their backgrounds, where Madhu got the idea for the book and why Brad was her choice as one of the Reviewers. We delve into CPQ space, how Salesforce's CPQ offering has evolved, where projects go wrong and considerations for designing CPQ solutions. Finally, we look at the role of an Architect and how you can set yourself up for success in a new business, as well as how the role of an Architect compares when working on the customer side to working for a partner.

We'd like to thank our episode sponsors, FormAssembly for their support in bringing you this episode.

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PwC and FlowRepublic on developing and nurturing the next generation of CTAs

In today's episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Taryn-Lee Potgieter, Manager, PwC South Africa, Kevin Jackson, Salesforce Consultant, PwC Belgium, Sam Wadhwani, Senior Manager, PwC UK and Sebastian Wagner, CTA and Master Coach of FlowRepublic.

PwC has in recent times, worked hard to build their internal architecture capability, and as a result, has moved from zero to eight CTAs in the EMEA region. Theirs is the largest number of CTAs in one practice in the region, and so we discuss with the team the impact that the shift has had on the success that they've seen with clients, as well as the team itself.

PwC have developed their people with the support of the external training expertise of FlowRepublic and we explore the details of the initiative further, as well as the Architecture tracks currently in development to get team members CTA programme-ready.

Lastly, the PwC guests explain the value of CTAs within the business, how mentorship has played a big part in their commitment to nurturing talent, and the impact that their dedication to training has had on current team members and future hires alike.

You can check out our sponsors, FlowRepublic for details about the Elite Salesforce Academy coaching programme mentioned in this episode, and a big thank you for their support in bringing you this episode.

Make sure you're following Taryn, Kevin, Sam and Sebastian on LinkedIn for their updates and that you check out their careers pages for current opportunities. We hope you enjoy the chat!

Kel Henderson on giving back to the ecosystem and his insight into the Western Australia Salesforce market

In today's episode we are delighted to be joined by Kel Henderson, Founder of Two21 and recent Golden Hoodie recipient at Sydney World Tour.

We touch on Kel's background, how he found his way into the Salesforce ecosystem and the vision for his business, Two21. Kel is passionate about giving back, so we talk through some of the initiatives that he has driven, to help people upskill on the Salesforce platform.

Kel is a prominent figure in the Western Australia Salesforce ecosystem and he provides insight on the local Salesforce market, the talent pool and the increased interest that WA is receiving from some of the bigger Salesforce partners.

Finally, Kel explains what it was like to receive the Golden Hoodie and share the experience face to face with others at the Sydney World Tour.

Make sure you're following Kel on Linkedin for his updates and we hope you enjoy the chat.

Melissa Shepard on her CTA journey and the importance of having a ”why”

In today's episode we're thrilled to be joined by Melissa Shepard, Salesforce CTA, Golden Hoodie recipient and Founder of Lizztech Consulting, a Salesforce consulting business based in the USA.

 

We discuss Melissa's background, how she first joined the Salesforce ecosystem from roles in Java and .Net, and what her career trajectory has looked like since, including a period working in product development.

 

We discuss the difference between a Developer or Engineer and an Architect, why she decided to pursue the CTA initially, what her personal journey looked like, and how her role has shifted since passing the Review Board.

 

As a Golden Hoodie recipient, Melissa shares what the acknowledgement means to her, and we also touch on her new venture, a not for profit called ScaleUp Archs. She explains what it is, and what her plans and goals are for it.

 

Make sure you're following Melissa on LinkedIn for her updates and we hope you enjoy the chat.

 

We'd like to thank our episode sponsors, FormAssembly for their support in bringing you this episode. 

 

Tired of wasting time on tedious processes? Try FormAssembly—the secure, all-in-one, Salesforce-connected data collection platform. FormAssembly helps customers streamline and automate data collection processes, enabling organizations in all industries to save an average of 55 hours each week on manual data entry. Using the platform's new Workflow Builder, non-technical users can map entire data collection workflows, eliminate inefficient processes, and make better, faster decisions—all without code or help from IT.

 

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PART 2: Ben Duncombe on the ANZ Salesforce Talent Survey 2022: Insights

In this week’s episode, we cover the results of Talent Hub’s annual ANZ Salesforce Survey, of which Part 2 focuses on the results from Salesforce professionals.

 

You can download your copy of the ANZ Salesforce Market Survey here. In this podcast, listen to Ben’s response to the data, what he believes that it means and why, and how it compares to what he’s seeing on the ground day-to-day.

 

We look at what Salesforce professionals look for in a new role, where their ambitions lie, and where they most want to work, amongst other data points.

 

You can also take a peek back at our 2021 survey to see how the market has evolved over the last 12 months.

 

We hope that you enjoy the episode!

PART 1: Ben Duncombe on the ANZ Salesforce Manager Survey 2022: Insights

In this week's episode, we cover the results of Talent Hub's annual ANZ Salesforce Survey, of which Part 1 focuses on the results from Salesforce managers, followed by next week, where we bring you insights from Salesforce professionals.

 

 You can download your copy of the ANZ Salesforce Market Survey here, and in this podcast, listen to Ben's response to the data, what he believes that it means and why, and how it compares to what he's seeing on the ground day-to-day.

 

 We look at what Salesforce managers are prioritising when making new hires, how many expect to expand their teams in the next 12 months, and which Salesforce-related Clouds/products are predicted to see the most growth, amongst other data points.

 

Whilst this survey relates to the Australia and New Zealand regions, we'd love to know whether it falls in line with your region. Tell us in a written review in whichever app you use to listen to your podcasts what you're seeing, as we're keen to hear from other regions.

 

You can also take a peek back at our 2021 survey to see how the market has evolved over the last 12 months.

 

We hope that you enjoy the episode!

Nick Bryner on how to stand out as an entry-level Salesforce jobseeker

In today's episode we're thrilled to be joined by Nick Bryner, Head of Business Operations for Filevine, who is based in Utah, USA.

 

We discuss Nick's own background, how he first heard of Salesforce, and what his career trajectory has looked like since he first became a part of the Salesforce ecosystem.

 

Nick is now a hiring manager, and has recently made two hires for his team; one with Salesforce experience, and one without. He shares what he was looking for in applicants throughout the hiring process, and how entry-level applicants were able to stand out in a number of ways. He explains and gives tips on ways to shine both prior to applying and in the interview stage, and how he ascertained who showed the most potential.

 

Nick shares his views on personal branding, what the fundamental value is in the Salesforce Administrator role, and what makes him most excited about the platform.

 

A must-listen episode for entry-level Salesforce professionals, or anyone currently hiring for entry-level roles unsure of what to look for in their next hire.

 

Additionally, we'd like to thank our episode sponsors, FormAssembly for their support in bringing you this episode. 

 

Tired of wasting time on tedious processes? Try FormAssembly—the secure, all-in-one, Salesforce-connected data collection platform. FormAssembly helps customers streamline and automate data collection processes, enabling organizations in all industries to save an average of 55 hours each week on manual data entry. Using the platform's new Workflow Builder, non-technical users can map entire data collection workflows, eliminate inefficient processes, and make better, faster decisions—all without code or help from IT.

 

Visit http://formassembly.com/talenthub to learn more about the #1 enterprise data collection platform for Salesforce.

 

Make sure you're following Nick on LinkedIn for his updates and we hope you enjoy the chat!

Robin Emblem on transitioning from a career in recruitment to Salesforce Solution Architect

In today's episode we're thrilled to be joined by Robin Emblem, a Salesforce Solution Architect based in London in the UK. 

 

Robin has a really interesting background having previously worked in the Salesforce ecosystem in New Zealand for a time, and additionally coming from a non-technical background.

 

Robin previously held a successful career in recruitment, and having only joined the Salesforce ecosystem in the last few years, he has worked his way into positions of heightened responsibility quickly. He has previously performed roles as a Salesforce Admin, Functional Consultant and now Solution Architect, and shares with us how he has made the progression each time.

 

We discuss his transferable skills, a chance encounter which set him on the right track and how and why he has been given the opportunities that he has been.

 

Having made a lot of his career progress throughout the COVID period, we chat about remote work, how it has impacted how he most likes to work and the differences between the UK and the New Zealand Salesforce market.

 

Finally we touch on Robin's goals for the future, and what excites him the most about what's to come.

 

This episode could be particularly relevant for those listening who don't come from a technical background, or who are interested in how to move from a Functional Consultant role into that of a Solution Architect.

 

Make sure you're following Robin on LinkedIn for his updates and we hope you enjoy the chat!