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Here are highlights from article Hema Kumar Realizes Her Dream Job as a Developer
1. Hema Kumar’s journey:
– Hema had always dreamed of a career in the tech sector.
– Family circumstances prevented her from pursuing it initially.
– During the COVID-19 pandemic, she explored Salesforce through Trailhead.
– She completed 43 trails, earned 316 badges, and accumulated 196k points.
– She also completed a Salesforce Developer course with FDM.
2. Hema’s first tech job:
– After completing the FDM course, it took Hema about a year to get her first job as a developer.
– FDM helped connect her to Salesforce employers.
– She got a role as a Junior Salesforce Developer at National Grid ESO.
– She is now a key member of her company’s Salesforce development team.
3. Hema’s role at National Grid:
– Hema supports development, customization, and configuration as part of her team’s DevOps delivery.
– Her tasks include creating objects, fields, validation rules, flows, Apex classes, and triggers.
– She is also working on enhancing her Lighting Web Components (LWC).
– Good communication skills are important for effective team collaboration.
4. Advice for aspiring developers:
– Hema recommends starting with Salesforce for those dedicated, disciplined, and eager to learn.
– Salesforce offers the Trailhead learning platform, mentorship opportunities, and a Developers Trailblazer Community.
– Engaging with the community can provide valuable information, help, and career advice.
5. The comprehensive support within the Salesforce ecosystem:
– Hema appreciates the comprehensive support provided at every step within the Salesforce ecosystem.
– She believes it is a complete package for aspiring developers.
You can read it here: https://sfdc.blog/qoKUy
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