Seth Boyd
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Asheville, NC, United States
Toptal member since March 8, 2019
Seth is a Salesforce consultant specializing in the process creation and implementation of data-driven businesses. With over eight years of experience and a love for efficient problem solving, he would be a great addition to any project. Seth believes that communication, first and foremost, is the key to success when working with a client, but a consistent work schedule and working in sprints are also helpful to keep everyone on the same page.
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Experience
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Preferred Environment
Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Scratch, CODE
The most amazing...
...thing I've built was a reporting engine—combining hundreds of millions of data points with Salesforce data in a flexible, performant way.
Work Experience
Senior Solutions Consultant
Balanced, Inc.
- Worked directly with client leadership and staff to develop new and improve existing processes utilizing Salesforce and web-based development technologies.
- Led many Salesforce sales cloud implementations using Apex, triggers, declarative tools, Visualforce, Lightning Components, CPQ, Pardot, and Conga Composer.
- Spearheaded several Salesforce service cloud implementations using Apex, triggers, declarative tools, Visualforce, and Lightning components.
- Created a reporting engine combining Salesforce data and hundreds of millions of rows of travel booking records using Python, Angular, PostgreSQL, and the Salesforce API.
- Developed a partner information update web application using Django, Angular, and Salesforce API.
- Completed many data integrations involving Salesforce and Quickbooks, Box, Google Drive, Google Apps, Asana, Harvest, and other third-party services.
Salesforce Consultant and Project Manager
Easy Legal Finance, Inc.
- Created a new set of processes by leading discussions with the clients.
- Designed and implemented a client payment management system using Process Builder, Triggers, Apex, and Lightning Web Components.
- Created a custom permissions system to allow for easier administration by business owners while maintaining field-level security provided by Salesforce using Custom Metadata and Apex Triggers.
- Led the transition to source-based development using Git.
- Interviewed potential vendors on a client's behalf.
COO | Founder
Sustainable Style, LLC
- Developed a robust inventory management system using Python, Django, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, and Angular.
- Designed and implemented employee workflows with 5 distinct roles.
- Developed a mobile application using NativeScript, Angular, and a REST API (which I wrote).
- Integrated an inventory system with eBay using Python and eBay's SOAP API.
Software Engineer
THOR, Inc.
- Developed a simplified data import process, automated proofing, and spreadsheet-like human verification process in Django, Python, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript.
- Designed and developed a custom billing application integrated with legacy Oracle accounting software using Django, Python, and PostgreSQL.
- Completely overhauled Salesforce Org by increasing worker efficiency dramatically using Apex, Visualforce, and Declarative Development tools.
- Developed a CMS using C# and .NET framework.
Lead Developer | Co-founder
SGID, LLC
- Developed a task management SaaS product using Django, Python, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript.
Experience
Partner Information Update Process—80% Less Stale Data with 50% Less Employee Time
TASKS:
• Worked with management to assess business requirements.
• Designed the entire partner engagement process.
• Implemented automated annual information update requests to active partners in Salesforce.
• Developed web application to allow partner management to input account, contact, and industry accreditation information.
• Created a simple employee validation process before automatically updating data within Salesforce.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Business Process Analysis, Systems Integration, Salesforce, Apex, SOQL, Python, Django, PostgreSQL, JSON, JavaScript, AngularJS, CSS
Big Data Reporting Engine—Powerful Reporting Engine with Multiple Integrated Data Sources
TASKS:
• Worked with management to assess business requirements.
• Created a data model and performed extensive SQL query performance optimization.
• Developed an interface to dissect the data in any imaginable way.
• Wrote code to integrate real-time information from Salesforce with hotel partner and booking data generating Excel sheets in a performant manner.
• Assessed and fulfilled hardware requirements for performant report generation.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Systems Integration, Salesforce API, SOQL, Python, Django, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, AngularJS, CSS
Complete Salesforce Sales Setup—325% YoY Revenue Growth
TASKS:
• Worked with management to assess business requirements and design sales process.
• Implemented a sales process in Salesforce utilizing Visualforce pages, Apex triggers, Process Builder, deep Google and Box integrations, and CPQ with Conga Composer.
• Constructed a time-tracking application built on the Salesforce platform with deep integration with the client’s sales process.
• Wrote complex reports—providing critical insight into the sales process and employee productivity.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Business Process Analysis, Systems Integration, Salesforce, Apex, Apex Triggers, SOQL, Visualforce, JavaScript, AngularJS, CSS
Certifications
Salesforce Sales Cloud Consultant Certification
Salesforce
Salesforce Platform Developer I Certification
Salesforce
Salesforce Administrator Certification
Salesforce
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Node.js, Salesforce API, REST APIs
Tools
Salesforce Sales Cloud, NGINX, Lightning Communities, Pardot, Salesforce CPQ, Lightning Design System
Languages
Python, JavaScript, Apex, APEX Code, HTML, SQL, Scratch, C#, TypeScript
Frameworks
Django, Angular, Lightning Components, CODE, Visualforce, .NET, NativeScript
Platforms
Salesforce, Salesforce SOQL/SOSL, Linux, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
Storage
PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Redis, Memcached, JSON, Database Modeling
Other
Software Development, Data Modeling, Front-end Development, Database Schema Design, Salesforce Service Cloud, Business Process Analysis, SOAP, Salesforce Lightning, Salesforce Pardot Form Handlers, Business Analysis
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