Zalak Solanki

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Objective

    I created this for learning purpose only. I am constantly making changes here as I get time/come up with new idea.

    Please refer LinkedIn for my work profile.

Work Experience

    Salesforce Consultant, Deloitte (June 2015 - Present)

  • Developing custom Salesforce Application for Public Sector clients and full life cycle development of projects involving system analysis, Development, testing and implementation of Salesforce projects
  • Working with management and end-users in Public Sector (State Govt.) in Technology Service Area to develop complex workflow rules, data validation, and triggers, Apex and Visual force development
  • Designed and developed Triggers, Apex classes and Test classes for the project module specific to business requirement
  • Responsible for the development of the entire project from requirement gathering, architecture development, implementation and training the end users
  • Experience in realizing the business requirements to design on salesforce.com platform by designing the required entities like custom objects, creating the relationships/ junction objects like Master-Child, lookups, Entity Relationship data model, Pages, Classes, Interfaces, Workflows & Workflow rules, triggers, Email alerts and business logic
  • Developing and create customized reports and dashboards
  • Actively working on RFP projects and leading the client meetings as well as off shore team to demonstrate the custom solution and presentations
  • Proficient in creating and refreshing sandbox and deploy data between sandbox and production environment

    Developer & Analyst – Website and Database Applications, Power Zone Equipment, Inc.
    (May 2014 - June 2015)

  • Create, modify and implement database scripts/queries using SSMS
  • Monitor and validate that various databases backup operations are successful
  • Maintain, create, and monitor various database processes
  • Investigating and resolving database issues

    Software Maintenance Intern, Colorado State University (November 2013 - May 2014)

  • Maintain TMA equipment software used for facilities management of dining and resident halls at CSU - www.tmasystems.com
  • Assist in the development and implementation of TMA Equipment Data Library, ensuring correct information, maintenance plans, and other required information is in place
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with technician team, and participate in cross-institutional collaboration efforts and workshops relating to TMA updates & projects

    Assistant Sales Manager - SAP B1, Diamond Infosystem Ltd (April 2013 - August 2013)

  • Directed sales of SAP Business1 to small - medium sized businesses to meet or exceed sales targets while demonstrating value
  • Prospected qualified clients, responded to questions concerning the company’s solutions, provided product quotes and monitored/updated activity and progress
  • Ensured that potential clients fully understand and are attracted to solutions through in-person sales presentations and performing product demonstrations
  • Drove revenue by successfully sourcing and closing new business
  • Assisted in the development and negotiation of contracts
  • Acquired knowledge on current and new products and services of the business

    Business Development Executive, Abbacus Technologies (March 2012 - April 2013)

  • Developed and maintained relationship with the IT (Information Technology) Clients especially ‘C’ level (CEO, CTO, and CIO etc.), IT Managers & consultants
  • Drove strategic partnership with the companies across Germany, United States mainly and provided services for beneficial relations
  • Handled Germany, United States (International) Operations and brought business to the company through online marketing and sales strategies
  • Effectively managed relationships by constant follow-up with clients and reviewed requirements and allocated the services accordingly
  • Coordinated with the team and brought innovative marketing strategies which in turn implemented in getting business
  • Created accounts of each client and provided services accordingly to how they have consulted

    Summer Intern, Talent Anywhere Inc (formerly Quickstart Global) (January 2011 - June 2011)

  • Summer Internship at Talent Anywhere Inc was on "Pre and Post Recessionary Trends With Respect To FMCG domain industries in Ahmedabad". I got exposure to various functions of the organization in Marketing and Operation department. During the project, I gained experience of the basic function of FMCG industry and learned the practical challenges faced by the Marketing people working in the company.
  • Moreover, analyzed the economical condition, effect on sales and financial analysis of FMCG companies during financial year 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, and 2010-11.

Education

    Master of Computer Information Systems (M-CIS) (May 2015)

  • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
  • Master of Business Administration, marketing (July 2012)

  • N.R. Institute of Business Management (GLS MBA), Gujarat Technological University, India
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology (June 2009)

  • G. H. Patel College of Technology, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, India

Technical Skills

    Infographic Coming Soon

  • Salesforce
  • SLDC
  • Sublime Text
  • Github
  • Mavensmate
  • Excel