Talent Hub Talk

In today's episode, we speak with Senior Principal at Slalom in Victoria, Australia, Carl Vescovi.

 

Carl has a unique perspective on the Salesforce market in the ANZ region given that he was one of the early professionals in the space and so we were interested to hear what it was really like back then. We hear about what implementations typically looked like in the past, as well as the Salesforce talent pool and how it has evolved.

 

We look back at his previous roles and how he was first drawn into the Salesforce space, including transitioning from sales into delivery, and what he has learned from his broad range of experiences.

 

We look at the elements that are challenging for customers in the current market and given the growing number of vacant Salesforce Developer roles which currently exist in an environment which increasingly favours clicks over code, why this could be the case. What does a Senior Developer actually look like in 2021?

 

Carl has built solutions himself which he shares with other Salesforce professionals and so we were interested to hear more about them, as well as what keeps him engaged and excited about the future of the platform.

 

Make sure you're following Carl on LinkedIn and we hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, we speak with USA-based Founder of the Salesforce consulting business, Carabiner Group, Seamus Ruiz-Earle.

 

Seamus has a very interesting story, having challenged a number of obstacles that many initially find, either when starting out their careers, or building a business. It was inspiring to hear how Seamus first secured the opportunity to work on Salesforce projects and build on his skills and experience, and how circumstances led him to launch his own business.

 

Seamus shares how the model he developed for Carabiner Group differs from the standard consulting model, how this retained model works, and the pain points that their point of difference addresses for their clients.

 

We talk about scaling a business, the approach that he takes to hiring talent, and how he introduces students to the Salesforce ecosystem and accelerates their learning. Seamus shares insights into the period that it takes for new hires to ramp up, and the tasks and responsibilities that they take ownership of.

 

Finally, we discuss his plans for the future and how he sees Carabiner Group evolving and growing.

 

This episode will be useful to people who are interested in finding out more about becoming a part of the Salesforce ecosystem, whether currently studying or working, plus those considering starting their own business. 

 

Do make sure you're following Seamus on LinkedIn for more content and insights, and that you check out Carabiner Group.

 

We hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, we share a LinkedIn Live Q&A with previous guest, USA-based Salesforce Recruiter, Christopher Hopper.

 

Chris and Ben take a host of candid questions from our audience around all kinds of Salesforce job-related topics and answer them based on their experience and current market trends. They cover a broad range and so there may be a question there that you've been wondering yourself.

 

We regularly catch up with Chris on the podcast, as he's a popular voice with our listeners on the job market. There are several previous episodes that we recorded at past Dreamforce events and throughout the year with him, including insightful conversations with others in the ecosystem, for candid chats, predictions and observations. If you've missed any of these, then head back through the show to catch up on what you missed.

 

Christopher comes from a technical background himself which gives him a unique insight, and he's a valuable voice and content creator to follow on social media. 

You can find him on LinkedIn, or visit his website for articles, videos, and information.

We hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, we speak with Practice Lead of Visioneer360, Mark Tossell, on the subject of analytics, machine learning, and the data space.

 

We first recorded with Mark back in 2018, when Visioneer360 was first launching, and so we thought it was time to catch up again to find out how the business and his role have evolved, particularly given the flurry of acquisition activity which has been happening in the space.

 

Throughout the episode, we discuss products and their capabilities, how they are shaping industries, and the innovation which has been occurring in a world where we've been pushing to transform with remote work. 

 

We talk about opportunities businesses have to harness their own data, and how powerful having insights and using them is, in transforming organisations to be more efficient, productive, and profitable.

 

The episode will be useful to people interested in data and analytics, AI, BI, and machine learning amongst other topics, and Mark gives his insights into how industries are doing analytics well, and of course, what excites him about the future of the platform.

 

You can check out the Visioneer360 website for further details on what we've discussed in the episode.

 

Do make sure you're following Mark on LinkedIn and Twitter for more content and insights, and look out for his upcoming book, on his website, A Most Unlikely Trailblazer where you'll also find blogs such as:

 

Are you confused about Einstein, Tableau and Tableau CRM?

Tableau or Einstein Analytics - which is best for you?

 

We hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, we speak with USA-based Founder of TalentStacker, and independent Salesforce Consultant, Bradley Rice.

 

Bradley has carved a successful career and business for himself, aligning to his commitments of achieving genuine work-life balance, through independent consulting, or freelance work. We discuss how he first became introduced to the idea of freelancing, and the strategies he's adopted to grow his business. He shares the challenges that he faces, how he overcomes them, and how it has led to the inception of helping others do the same.

 

Throughout the episode, we discuss his Salesforce career and the path that he took, as well as where the idea first originated to start his business, TalentStacker, to help individuals start their Salesforce careers, and Salesforce professionals level up their careers. We discuss the impact that 2020 and the emergence of remote working has had on the market, and what excites him about the opportunities that it opens up.

 

The episode will be useful to people who are interested in finding out more about freelancing in the Salesforce ecosystem, and likewise, if you're new to the space, or are considering moving roles. Bradley has tips for optimising your odds of success and how to secure a role outside of searching on job boards.

 

Do make sure you're following Bradley on LinkedIn and Twitter for more content and insights, and you can check out TalentStacker on LinkedIn and via their website.

 

Bradley also has a YouTube channel called 'Salesforce for Everyone' that features a number of value-packed videos, and so make sure you subscribe to be notified of new content being published.

 

We hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, we speak with UK-based Certified Technical Architect and European Salesforce CTO at Capgemini, Tameem Bahri, about the release of his book, "Becoming A Salesforce Certified Technical Architect". 

 

Throughout the episode, we discuss his Salesforce career, his journey to CTA, and where the idea first originated to write a book. 

 

Having led CTA development programmes in large SI's previously, we delve into what makes people ready to take on the Review Board, how the role of Architect has changed over the years, and the common problems that he sees within the architecture space. We talk about the contents of the book, and how it covers example-led architectural strategies and best practices.

 

The episode will also be useful to people preparing for a career in Salesforce, and Tameem gives his insights into the non-technical side of the skills spectrum, and of course, what excites him about the future of the platform.

 

You can order your copy of "Becoming A Certified Technical Architect" online here. Electronic versions can also be purchased at Kindle.

 

Do make sure you're following Tameem on LinkedIn for more content and insights, and we look forward to seeing your posts and tweets about the book on our social feeds.

 

We'd like to thank our sponsors, FlowRepublic, the Elite Salesforce Academy for their support in bringing this episode to you, and we hope you enjoy both the podcast episode and the read!

In today's episode, we speak with Anup Jadhav, who is a Salesforce Program Architect working at Salesforce, based in the UK.

 

Anup has had exposure to a number of different areas, such as development, engineering and architecture, and as we discuss his career path, he shares what first attracted him to the industry and how he first became involved with Salesforce.

 

Having held a previous role in engineering management, Anup explains how he approached developing effective team leadership skills to build a productive, motivated, and empowered technical team when being technically experienced himself, and the mindset he adopted around people management.

 

We talk about the path he has pursued of being an industry expert, and the impact that has had on his professional development. We discuss the reasons he decided to take that route, and how he sees the future of Salesforce specialisations evolving potentially, and including more industry specialisations going forward. If you have an interest in insurance, his insights in this space and his predictions for the future are also fascinating.

 

All round, an interesting chat that will likely resonate with many of you. Make sure you're following Anup on LinkedIn and Twitter, to continue following his story, and we hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, we reconnect with UK-based Solution Architect, Gemma Blezard, who is the Founder and CEO of The Architech Club, and Founder of the movement which is regularly mentioned on Talent Hub Talk; Ladies Be Architects.

 

Gemma, two years on from our last podcast episode at Dreamforce 2018, has achieved even more in the world of Salesforce since that point. She shares all the details of the business launch of The Architech Club, how she finds being a business owner, and how the business is providing value to their clients.

 

We discuss the role of the Architect, and how it continues to evolve over the years. We talk about why it's important to have the right Architect in place, and the value of having a sounding board when going through a Salesforce transformation.

 

Gemma shares how she has approached building a team and getting the right people into place to scale effectively, and how she has managed the challenges of the COVID environment.

 

We talk about Ladies Be Architects, the future plans for the group, and how it's expanded into other areas recently, including the ANZ region, with ambassadors, Vickie Jeffery, Adrienne Cutcliffe and Emily Hay.

 

Gemma is very active on social media and a generous contributor to the ecosystem. Make sure you're following her on LinkedIn and Twitter, and check out her website for articles and information, as well as The Architech Club and Ladies Be Architechs channels:

 

The Architech Club website

The Architech Club on LinkedIn

 

Ladies Be Architects website

Ladies Be Architects on LinkedIn

Ladies Be Architects podcast

 

We hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, we reconnect with USA based Salesforce Recruiter, Christopher Hopper, one year on from our last catch up on the Salesforce job market. Unbeknown back then, this follows an unprecedented year impacted by COVID, lockdowns and economic shock. Are we seeing the same patterns on both continents?

 

We discuss the COVID job market recovery, and the changes it's left in its wake, and current and emerging trends in the Salesforce market, both in the ANZ, and the USA. We talk about how clients are approaching 2021, and how candidates are best placed going forward.

 

We regularly catch up with Chris on the podcast, as he's a popular voice with our listeners on the job market. There are two previous episodes that we recorded at past Dreamforce events, including insightful conversations with others in the ecosystem, for candid chats, predictions and observations. If you've missed any of these, then head back to episodes 6 and 14 to catch up on what you missed.

Christopher comes from a technical background himself which gives him a unique insight, and he's a valuable voice and content creator to follow on social media. 

You can find him on LinkedIn, or visit his website for articles, videos, and information.

We hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode, we're joined by Salesforce Manager and Certified Technical Architect, Nikunj Doshi.

 

Nikunj has an interesting story, having begun his career in sales and business development, before first learning to code as part of an intensive training program with Infosys in India. He explains what the training campus and the culture are like, as part of one of these large intakes, and how he found the program as a way to learn.

 

Having worked as a Tech Lead for a broad range of international clients in India following his completion of the program, Nikunj went on to relocate to Australia. With the support of mentors and peers, he worked his way into an architecture role, and pursued the CTA credential.

 

Nikunj walks us through his two Review Board attempts, what he learned, and how he was able to achieve the elusive pass, the second time around. He gives valuable tips and insights for others who have also the ambition to become a Certified Technical Architect.

 

We discuss the Developer role, and it's day-to-day challenges; the issue of poor quality code, and the importance of conscientiousness in this area.

 

It was great to catch up with Nikunj and hear his story, including how he immersed himself in the ecosystem when he first arrived in Australia. Definitely follow him on LinkedIn to continue to follow his story!

 

We'd like to thank our sponsors for this episode, FlowRepublic, the elite Salesforce Academy, who are experts in coaching other aspiring CTA's through their preparation.

 

We hope you enjoy the episode!