Crafting Digital
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Senior Salesforce Developer and Technical Lead with 5+ years of experience crafting scalable enterprise solutions. Specialized in complex integrations, Lightning Web Components, and API development. Passionate about delivering high-performance applications while mentoring development teams and driving technical excellence.

5+ Years of Experience

70+ Lightning Web Components

4x Salesforce Certified

2,067 Cups of Coffee

Salesforce Technical Lead

Credentials

Certifications

Platform Developer II

Salesforce Certified

Issued March 2025

Platform Developer I

Salesforce Certified

Issued September 2024

Platform App Builder

Salesforce Certified

Issued April 2024

Administrator

Salesforce Certified

Issued December 2022

Selected Work

Featured Projects

TMDB Movies

A personal capstone project that allows searching for movies and shows to view details using the TMDB API. Built with Lightning Web Components and Apex, this Experience Cloud site allows users to explore movie details, view ratings, cast information, and similar recommendations. Features include real-time search, responsive design, and integration with The Movie Database API for up-to-date content.

Apex LWC API Integration Experience Cloud

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Volunteer.gov

Volunteer.gov is a federal platform that connects volunteers with opportunities across multiple government agencies. Built on Experience Cloud, the site enables organizations to post and manage volunteer positions while allowing the public to search, apply, and track their volunteer history. Features include advanced search capabilities, integrated background check processing, and a comprehensive volunteer management system for both volunteers and administrators.

Experience Cloud Public Facing Custom Page Layouts LWC

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About

Background

As a Technical Lead in the federal space, I've focused on architecting and implementing innovative Salesforce solutions that transform complex business requirements into efficient, user-friendly applications. My approach combines technical expertise with strong leadership skills, enabling me to guide development teams while ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable solutions. I'm particularly passionate about mentoring other developers and establishing best practices that elevate the entire team's capabilities.

Development

Apex & Lightning Web Components
API Integration & Microservices
DevOps & CI/CD

Architecture

Solution Design
Security & Scalability
Performance Optimization

Leadership

Team Management
Mentorship
Project Management

Salesforce Platform

Experience Cloud
Sales Cloud
Service Cloud

Experience

Work History

Steampunk

December 2024 - Present

Salesforce Technical Lead December 2024 - Present

Providing mentorship for building a multi-step application process within Experience Cloud utilizing Lightning Web Components and Lightning Message Service for seamless navigation
Implement dynamic form validation and data persistence across steps to ensure data integrity and improve user experience
Creating reusable component library for form elements and navigation controls, reducing development time for future projects

Accenture Federal Services

May 2021 - November 2024

Salesforce Technical Lead January 2024 - November 2024

Architected and delivered enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions while managing development teams of 5+ members
Established coding standards, deployment processes, and technical documentation practices that reduced deployment issues by 40%
Led technical design sessions and provided solutions for complex business requirements across multiple government agencies
Implemented automated CI/CD pipelines and quality gates, improving deployment efficiency by 60%
Mentored junior developers through code reviews, technical workshops, and pair programming sessions
Collaborated with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and maintain system architecture documentation

Salesforce Development Lead March 2023 - January 2024

Led agile development sprints and managed technical implementation of features for a major federal client
Designed and implemented complex Lightning Web Components and Apex solutions for mission-critical applications
Coordinated with stakeholders to gather and refine technical requirements and provide solution recommendations
Conducted code reviews and provided technical guidance to ensure code quality and best practices
Managed integration implementations with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware solutions

Salesforce Developer May 2021 - March 2023

Developed custom Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Flow
Built and maintained integrations with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs
Created automated test classes achieving 85%+ code coverage
Participated in code reviews and implemented feedback to improve code quality
Collaborated with QA team to resolve bugs and implement feature enhancements

Freelance

December 2020 - May 2021

Salesforce Developer December 2020 - May 2021

Built a 'Talent Pool' experience site to help client determine applicants for the open positions
Created custom, robust Lightning Web Components utilizing Lightning Message Service to communicate between components to dynamically display content based on filters
Developed a custom PDF generation solution using Visualforce and Apex to create professional invoices with dynamic content and styling

Culver's Restaurants

July 2013 - May 2021

Manager June 2017 - May 2021

Managed daily operations, staff scheduling, and inventory control for a high-volume restaurant location
Supervised and coordinated team of 20+ employees across different shifts
Implemented training programs that improved team efficiency and customer satisfaction scores
Maintained food safety standards and achieved consistent high scores during health inspections

Team Member July 2013 - June 2017

Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency
Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours and special events
Trained and mentored new team members on restaurant procedures and customer service best practices

Contact

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Open for interesting projects and collaborations.

djcadd281@gmail.com LinkedIn GitHub Trailhead

Crafting DigitalExperiences

Certifications

Platform Developer II

Platform Developer I

Platform App Builder

Administrator

Featured Projects

TMDB Movies

Volunteer.gov

Background

Development

Architecture

Leadership

Salesforce Platform

Work History

Steampunk

Accenture Federal Services

Freelance

Culver's Restaurants

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Crafting Digital
Experiences