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Alexander D. Steele

Salesforce Certified Instructor Badge Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I Badge Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Badge Salesforce Certified Administrator Badge ITIL Foundation Badge Linux Essentials Badge

About Me

Welcome to my GitHub! I'm a Salesforce Developer who's passionate about leveraging my technical expertise in Apex, SOQL, and more to empower others, drive growth, and enhance user experiences.

Technical Proficiencies

  • Languages & Frameworks: Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, JavaScript, GraphQL
  • Tools & Platforms: Salesforce, Linux
  • Salesforce Certifications:
    • Certified Instructor
    • Platform Developer I
    • Platform App Builder
    • Salesforce Administrator
  • Other Certifications: ITILⓇ Foundation, Linux Essentials

Professional Experience

Salesforce Administrator, Solution Specialist | City of Garland (April 2025 - Present)

  • Partner with business units to gather requirements, remediate processes, and translate needs into Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and technical teams.
  • Collaborate with external implementation partners to design and validate Salesforce solutions, applying deep platform expertise to maintain technical efficacy and scalability.
  • Contribute to testing cycles, identifying defects, and validating functionality before handoff to business units for UAT.
  • Develop Lightning Web Components (LWCs) to streamline business processes, significantly reducing the time required for routine tasks in legacy CRM workflows.
  • Engineer offline LWCs leveraging GraphQL to overcome Salesforce Field Service limitations, extending functionality beyond native platform constraints.
  • Implement Lightning Message Service (LMS) to enable responsive, cross-component communication and deliver a seamless user experience.

Salesforce Development Instructor | Cloud Code Academy (January 2025 - Present)

  • Design and develop 36+ hours of structured curriculum to equip aspiring developers with the skills and knowledge needed to pass the Salesforce Platform Developer I certification exam, enhancing their proficiency in Apex, SOQL, and Lightning Web Components.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and fellow instructors to gather feedback and refine curriculum content, ensuring lessons align with industry standards, maintain instructional quality, and continuously improve learner outcomes.

Talent Developer | SkillStorm (July 2024 - January 2025)

  • Facilitated upskilling for individuals in Salesforce Administration and Development, including comprehensive instruction on courses like ADX201: Essentials for New Lightning Experience Administrators.
  • Explored and applied effective strategies to improve knowledge retention, engagement, and classroom management by reviewing industry articles, resources, and best practices.
  • Continuously advanced personal expertise in Salesforce certifications and emerging technologies, staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Salesforce Developer | SkillStorm (April 2024 - July 2024)

  • Designed and implemented custom objects, fields, and flows to enhance Salesforce functionality, ensuring efficient data management and user experience across the organization.
  • Developed and maintained Apex code to automate business processes and improve system performance, while adhering to best practices and coding standards.

IT Contractor | Intech Southwest (May 2023 - April 2024)

  • Provided specialized technical support and strategic IT solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Configured databases for project-specific requirements and ensured efficient system operations.

Education

Western Governors University

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Awards: Excellence in Software Design & Quality Assurance, Excellence in Technical Communication

Interests

When I'm not coding, you can find me exploring the world of Culinary Arts, reading fantasy novels, or diving into continuous learning to satisfy my ever-curious mind.


Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.

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