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Sohail Najmi

Senior Salesforce Developer
Dothan Al

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Salesforce Engineer with over 5 years of expertise in Salesforce CPQ, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud. Proficient in developing custom solutions using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components (LWC) to optimize workflows and enhance user experience. Skilled in integrating third-party systems and automating complex business processes to drive operational efficiency. Certified Salesforce Administrator and CPQ Specialist with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions that add measurable value to organizations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Senior Software Engineer Salesforce

Guru Group, LLC
03.2021 - Current
  • Architected and deployed Salesforce Sales Cloud and Service Cloud solutions, streamlining lead management, case resolution, and quote-to-cash processes.
  • Designed and implemented custom Lightning Web Components (LWC) to enhance the user interface and operational workflows, boosting productivity and adoption rates.
  • Developed robust Apex triggers, batch classes, and jobs schedule to automate business processes, reducing manual effort by 40%.
  • Integrated Salesforce with external systems (e.g., MEWS, Opera) for seamless data synchronization and operational efficiency.
  • Configured Salesforce CPQ solutions, including approval workflows, complex pricing rules, and product bundling strategies.

Key Achievements:

  • Enhanced sales operations by automating lead scoring and opportunity management in Sales Cloud.
  • Reduced case resolution time by 30% through Service Cloud automation.
  • Delivered Visualforce pages and dynamic dashboards, improving data accessibility and decision-making.

Software Engineer (iOS & Salesforce)

Nanosoft Technologies
01.2013 - 02.2021
  • Designed and implemented Salesforce Sales Cloud configurations to improve lead-to-opportunity conversion rates by 30%.
  • Configured Service Cloud case management workflows, improving resolution times and customer satisfaction.
  • Built and deployed custom Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Visualforce pages for client-specific requirements.
  • Designed integrations with Salesforce CPQ to automate quoting processes and ensure data consistency.

Key Achievements:

  • Streamlined quoting processes, reducing errors and increasing efficiency by 25%.
  • Automated data validation workflows using Apex, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
  • Developed intuitive reports and dashboards for sales and service teams, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Netpace Inc.
06.2010 - 01.2013
  • Conducted comprehensive testing for client applications, ensuring functionality, performance, and reliability.
  • Collaborated closely with developers to identify and resolve issues, enhancing software quality and user satisfaction.
  • Led user acceptance testing (UAT) and provided detailed documentation for stakeholders.

Key Projects:

  • Verizon Applications: Conducted QA testing for Verizon's applications, ensuring compatibility, speed, and scalability.
  • Carbonated.tv: Tested media platform functionality across browsers and devices, optimizing user experience.

Achievements:

  • Reduced reported bugs by 30% through meticulous testing and proactive collaboration.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines, earning recognition from management for dedication and attention to detail.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Lakson Business Solutions
06.2008 - 06.2010
  • Led QA efforts across various web and mobile applications, ensuring quality and functionality through rigorous testing methodologies.
  • Performed functional, performance, and user acceptance testing, documenting results and providing actionable feedback.
  • Assisted in internal audits and process improvement initiatives in compliance with CMMI Level III standards.

Key Projects:

  • Dawlance CMS: Conducted load testing and ensured scalability of Dawlance's content management system.
  • Pfizer Sales App: Performed UAT for a sales app, refining features to meet client specifications.
  • AYO Shopping Cart: Automated testing for web and mobile applications, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Achievements:

  • Reduced post-release issues by 35% through detailed testing and collaboration with development teams.
  • Earned recognition for improving QA processes and contributing to customer satisfaction.

Junior Quality Assurance Engineer (Internship)

Systems Limited
02.2008 - 05.2008
  • Conducted smoke and functional testing for Loan Repurchase CMS, ensuring compliance with business policies.
  • Documented bugs and collaborated with development team to enhance system reliability.

Achievements:

  • Gained recognition for thoroughness in identifying critical issues and proactive communication with team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computational Science

Sir Syed University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
01.2024 - 03.2024

Skills

    Salesforce CPQ

    Lightning Web Components

    Apex programming

    Sales cloud management

    Service cloud management

    CPQ configuration

    Visualforce development

    AppExchange integration

    Agile methodology

Software

Salesforce CPQ

Salesforce Service Cloud

Salesforce Sales Cloud

Salesforce DX

Tech Stack/Skills

· Languages: Apex, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, jQuery

· Web (Frontend): Angular, Aura / Lightning Experience, Bootstrap, HTML

· Web (Backend): Apex, Node JS, Java

· Authentication & Security: Firebase

· Version controlling: GIT, TFS

· Database: MSSQL, MySQL, JDBS, Oracle DB

· Work Environments: Agile Scrum

· IDEs: VS Code, IntelliJ Idea

· Build Tools: Maven, Gradle

Accomplishments

    Key Projects
  • Sales Cloud Optimization: Enhanced lead management and opportunity tracking with custom workflows and Apex automation, increasing conversion rates by 20%.
  • Service Cloud Case Automation: Configured case assignment rules, escalation processes, and real-time dashboards, improving service response times by 30%.
  • LWC Custom Development: Built Lightning Web Components for improved user interfaces, streamlining data entry and boosting adoption rates.
  • Visualforce-Based Reporting: Designed and deployed dynamic Visualforce pages for advanced reporting, reducing manual reporting efforts by 50%.
  • CPQ Implementation: Automated approval workflows and complex pricing models in Salesforce CPQ, reducing quote turnaround times by 30%.

Certification

Certified Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce

Timeline

Certified Salesforce CPQ Specialist

02-2024

Bachelor of Science - Computational Science

Sir Syed University
01.2024 - 03.2024

Certified Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce

01-2023

Senior Software Engineer Salesforce

Guru Group, LLC
03.2021 - Current

Software Engineer (iOS & Salesforce)

Nanosoft Technologies
01.2013 - 02.2021

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Netpace Inc.
06.2010 - 01.2013

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Lakson Business Solutions
06.2008 - 06.2010

Junior Quality Assurance Engineer (Internship)

Systems Limited
02.2008 - 05.2008
Sohail NajmiSenior Salesforce Developer