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Here are highlights from article Edith Valencia-Martinez Builds a Rewarding Career Path as a RAD Women Coach
1. Edith Valencia-Martinez’s background and experience:
– She is a senior software engineer specializing in Java and Apex.
– She worked for Desynit, a UK-based Salesforce consulting firm, and was assigned to Salesforce projects.
– She got to know the Salesforce community through her company’s engagement and attending meetups.
2. Edith’s involvement in the Salesforce community:
– She started attending local Salesforce Developer community meetups in Bristol and London.
– She began speaking at these meetups and other community-organized events around Europe.
– She became a coach with Radical Apex Developers (RAD) Women, teaching people who identify as female to code in Apex.
3. Why Edith finds software engineering and being a Salesforce Developer enjoyable:
– She finds excitement and job satisfaction in activities like getting her code to compile without errors and seeing an idea become a product.
– Being a Salesforce Developer is fulfilling because of the variety of technologies, areas, products, and company types to engage with.
– The Salesforce Platform allows for quick release of working software and faster delivery of business value.
4. The importance of community engagement for success as a Salesforce Developer:
– Edith emphasizes the importance of always being open to learning new things.
– Engaging with like-minded people through the Salesforce Developers Trailblazer Community is crucial.
– Engaging with the community by speaking, attending events, and helping others is the most fulfilling activity for Edith.
5. Edith’s advice to new developers:
– She recommends actively engaging with the Salesforce community, attending events, and seeking help from others.
– Edith appreciates Salesforce’s request for feedback to improve its products.
– She follows the Salesforce Developer Advocate team for knowledge sharing and stays updated on the latest developments, such as AI integration with products like Einstein for Developers.
You can read it here: https://sfdc.blog/xBYPF
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