Making The Most Of SalesForce With Sharif Shaalan and Tim Ay of Agile Cloud Consulting

In this episode of MTMG's IT Roundtable, we sit down with Sharif Shaalan, founder of Agile Cloud Consulting, and Tim Ay, CTO, to explore their remarkable journey in the Salesforce ecosystem. With a shared passion for helping nonprofits and a deep commitment to their clients, Sharif and Tim discuss the art of tailoring Salesforce implementations to meet unique organizational needs. They share stories from their extensive experience, offering insights into the challenges of scaling data, managing large-scale implementations, and the importance of empathy in business. Whether you're seeking expert help with Salesforce or want to learn more about the challenges of scaling data, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiration.

Key Events Timeline

[00:02:33] - Introduction to Sharif Shaalan and his journey from sales to becoming a Salesforce expert.

[00:05:50] - Sharif discusses his early experiences at Komodo and how they shaped his approach to scaling Agile Cloud Consulting.

[00:08:00] - Agile Cloud’s approach to nonprofit organizations and the importance of tailored services.

[00:09:28] - Tim Ay shares thoughts on AI’s role in digital transformation and its impact on future IT professionals.

[00:11:51] - The evolution of technology applications and the significance of changing mindsets for successful projects.

[00:14:18] - Sharif talks about authoring "Salesforce for Beginners" and the inspiration behind his books.

[00:16:31] - Discussion about the Salesforce conference "Cairo Dreamin'" and its influence in the Middle East.

[00:19:03] - Tim shares advice for nonprofits on leveraging Salesforce without feeling overwhelmed.

[00:22:41] - The "More Than Mere Genius" segment: Personal insights and reflections from Sharif and Tim, including their favorite books, hobbies, and inspirations.

Notable References

Books Mentioned:

Boundless by Vala Afshar

Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv

Agile Cloud’s Very Own Comic Series!

Podcasts/TED Talks Mentioned:

TED Talk: How Algorithms Shape Our World by Kevin Slavin

TED Talk: How Language Shapes the Way We Think by Lera Boroditsky

Songs/Artists Mentioned:

MF Doom – a favorite artist of Sharif Shaalan, especially for motivation.

 

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