Nicholas Lagerstrom’s Post

🎉 Celebrating 16 Incredible Years at Salesforce! 🎉 🌟 Today marks a significant milestone in my professional journey—I’ve had the privilege of being part of the Salesforce family for 16 remarkable years! 🌟 From day one, Salesforce has been more than just a workplace—it’s been a thrilling adventure filled with growth, camaraderie, and impactful moments. As I reflect on this journey, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude: My Phenomenal Teams: To my incredible teams—past and present—you are the heartbeat of our success. Your dedication, creativity, and unwavering commitment have shaped our victories. Together, we’ve conquered challenges, celebrated wins, and forged lasting bonds. 🙌 Colleagues Turned Friends: Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside brilliant minds who became lifelong friends. Your support, mentorship, and shared laughter have made every day brighter. 🤝 Trusted Partners: To our partners, thank you for collaborating with us to create magic. Our joint efforts have transformed industries, empowered businesses, and left an indelible mark. Let’s continue to dream big together! 💡 Salesforce Ohana: The spirit of Ohana—our extended family—runs deep. Whether at Dreamforce, Trailhead events, or virtual meetups, connecting with fellow Trailblazers has been nothing short of inspiring. 🌟 🌈 As I celebrate this milestone, I’m reminded of the countless projects, late-night brainstorming sessions, and victories that define our journey. Each year has been a stepping stone, and I’m excited for the chapters yet to unfold. 🚀 🙏 Thank you, Salesforce, for believing in me, challenging me, and fostering an environment where innovation thrives. Here’s to many more years of trailblazing together! 🌟 #Salesforce16 #Trailblazer #WorkAnniversary #Gratitude P.S. If you’ve been part of my Salesforce journey, drop a comment below—I’d love to reconnect! 😊

Today marks my 10th anniversary! 🎉 It has taken three different chapters, 2 in Salesforce and the latest in Slack to reach this milestone. I would like to thank all my managers, colleagues, mentors, partners, customers, and especially my family, for being a part of this great journey. It would have not been possible without you all 🙏 #SalesforceAnniversary!

It is my 9 year #anniversary at Salesforce. In 9 years, I’ve been pushed the brink of my existence and somehow, come out a changed person. So here are some photos that capture the following bullet points. - I attempted to be my authentic self from day 1 and our boot camp dinner in SF that I organized for everyone visiting SF from around the world was a true highlight. - The #Dreamforce appearances over the years. - Connections in Chicago. - Organizational offsites I planned and managed. - Advising and sponsoring Employee Resource Groups. - My hub rallying around my little and making Portland Trailblazers basketball games as a group a reality. - Sponsoring local nonprofits and inviting my hub to theater performances. - The mentoring, coaching and sponsoring that I’ve done. It’s been my biggest honor and most important thing I’ve done. - The fact that folks know me in every geo, makes going into offices fun on holiday. - Helping make our customers, partners and our own company be more successful. - Cliff Spitz calls me a legend, as the myth has only grown over 9 years. #Thanks. #salesforce

Can't believe it's been 3 years at Salesforce! What a rollercoaster, with its ups & downs 🎉 Grateful for the challenges, growth, and the awesome team that makes each day special. Excited for the journey ahead, soon to be on the other side of the Atlantic, and looking forward to creating even more memories together. Thanks to everyone who's been part of this ride. 🚀 #SalesforceAnniversary"

As we approach the end of the fiscal year at Salesforce, I wanted to take a moment to highlight why this is the best time of the year to connect and engage with our incredible community. 🌟 The end of the fiscal year signifies a period of reflection, celebration, and new beginnings. It's a time when we evaluate our achievements, set new goals, and forge stronger connections with our valued partners, clients, and colleagues. Here's why you should seize this opportunity: 1️⃣ Reflect on Success: The end of the fiscal year allows us to look back at the milestones we've achieved together. It's a chance to celebrate our wins, acknowledge the hard work of our teams, and express gratitude for the trust and support of our clients. Let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible journey we've been on. 2️⃣ Set New Goals: As we bid farewell to one fiscal year, we eagerly welcome the next. This transition presents an ideal time to set new goals, both personally and professionally. By connecting with others during this period, we can exchange ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and collaborate on innovative strategies to make the upcoming year even more successful. 3️⃣ Strengthen Relationships: The end of the fiscal year is an opportune moment to strengthen our existing relationships and build new ones. By reaching out to our network, we can engage in meaningful conversations, share insights, and explore potential collaborations. Let's leverage this time to foster connections that will propel us forward in the coming year. 4️⃣ Embrace Change: Change is inevitable, and the end of the fiscal year marks a natural transition point. It's a time when we can embrace new technologies, methodologies, and approaches to drive growth and innovation. By connecting with others, we can learn from their experiences, adapt to evolving market trends, and position ourselves for success in the ever-changing business landscape. At Salesforce, we believe in the power of connections and the value they bring to our professional lives. As the end of the fiscal year approaches, let's seize this moment to connect, collaborate, and create opportunities together. Reach out, engage, and let's make the most of this exciting time! #Salesforce #EndOfFiscalYear #Connections #Collaboration #NewBeginnings

🎉 🤘 It's time to celebrate!🤘 🎉 After two incredible years as part of the Architecture Team at Salesforce, I find myself reflecting on the transformative journey that has shaped my career, enriched my professional skills, and expanded my perspective on resilience, learning, and future challenges. Joining Salesforce's esteemed Architecture Team marked a significant leap in my career. I was immersed in an environment brimming with innovation and collaboration, where every project offered a new learning opportunity. The exposure to cutting-edge technologies and pioneering architectural designs revolutionized my approach to problem-solving and design thinking. This period was not just about acquiring technical skills; it was about embracing a mindset that values continuous improvement and innovation. The learning curve was steep, but immensely rewarding. Salesforce's culture of continuous learning meant that I was constantly exposed to new ideas and methodologies. I delved into the intricacies of cloud computing, data architecture, and customer-centric design, gaining insights that were both deep and broad. These skills have not only made me a better architect but also enriched my understanding of how technology can be leveraged to drive business success and customer satisfaction. I am profoundly grateful to my colleagues and mentors at Salesforce (Roberto Prado and Jose Luis Varela Rico thank you for all). Their guidance, support, and unwavering belief in my abilities played a pivotal role in my growth. Collaborating with such a diverse and talented team has been one of the highlights of my tenure. Their perspectives challenged my own, pushing me to think more creatively and strategically. Resilience has been a key theme throughout these two years. The fast-paced and ever-evolving nature of the tech industry meant facing and overcoming numerous challenges. There were times when projects hit roadblocks or when the solutions were not immediately apparent. However, these moments taught me the importance of resilience, adaptability, and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of adversity. Looking ahead, I am excited about the challenges that lie before me. The tech landscape is continuously evolving, and staying ahead requires an ongoing commitment to learning and adaptation. I am eager to apply the skills and insights I've gained at Salesforce to new and complex problems, driving innovation and excellence in whatever role I undertake next. As I move forward in my career, I carry with me not only the technical skills and knowledge but also the invaluable experiences and relationships forged during this remarkable journey. Here's to the next chapter, with a heart full of gratitude and a mind eager for the challenges ahead. #salesforce

🌊🌊 When did you decide what you wanted to do for a career?? 🌊🌊 Have you even decided ???? #salesforce #salesforcejobs #salesforcerecruitment #salesforceohana #salesforcetraining #salesforcecertified

Celebrating my second anniversary at Salesforce and reflecting on my journey. I have a few things to share. Firstly, finding an organization where your goals align is rare, and I feel fortunate to be part of one that prioritizes being a Good Human, saving the earth, and loving the customer. Secondly, change is inevitable, and in the past two years, I've navigated through various situations that have brought resilience and grit. Thirdly, patience is the key, and just like boiling eggs, things take time to cross the stages of storm and norm. Fourthly, false hope is a trap, and it's essential to reject it if it's not in action. Lastly, there will always be someone to take care of you, and they are called as #angel #salesforce #CareerAdvice #Journey #Reflections #salesforceanniversary

🌊🌊 Decisions, Decisions. 🌊🌊 Seems to be a lot of people with decisions to make at the moment as things in the Ecosystem appear to be changing. ⛈ Sometimes important decisions need to be made at home first. 🏡 Currently on the list of choices to be made in my household is the first big one about which A-levels my daughter might take. Boy, this one’s tough. 🤯🤯 👨🏼🎓 GCSE’s didn’t seem to present too much of a problem and although the workload at times is challenging (she’s doing 11 subjects) Choosing which ones wasn’t too hard as we had to only let a couple of subjects go. 👩🏼🎓 However, to go from 11 down to 3 or 4 is proving much more difficult. The problem is this. She has just turned 16.  And like most 16-year-olds doesn’t really have much of an idea what career she would like to do. ❓ Tik Tok legend is not an option ‼ Now the sage advice in this position is to try and keep your options as open as possible. Pick stuff you like. You’ll be studying these subjects in depth, so you need to at least enjoy them! 😊😊 What’s the consequence of this, does it make you too generalist? Are you shutting off some careers that require a very specific set of subjects? If you are really unsure, are there better paths into the next stage of life outside of A-Levels? Honestly, it’s a bit daunting and quite stressful. And that’s me I’m talking about! 🤣 To try and help her, I looked at my path and choices. In truth, I drew a blank. No-one chooses at 16 to get into the recruitment industry. If anyone tells you different, they’re lying. 😲🤭 ☁ Salesforce - it had only been going a few years back then! I didn’t even know it existed ☁ That choice came later, following several exciting and different avenues I explored, largely by chance and circumstance (another story!) So, I’m little help! I guess this week will be heated debate (screaming matches), frantic calls to school, and several decisions, and changes of mind! D-Day is Friday! 📅   How did you decide? #decisionday #alevels #salesforce #salesforcerecruitment #salesforcejobs #salesforceohana

Happy Saturday, everyone! 🌟 Are you ready to catch up on what we've been up to this week at Vera Solutions? Grab a cup of coffee and let's dive in! ☕️ On Monday, we put out a call to all Salesforce aficionados. We're hiring Salesforce Solutions Architects across multiple cities globally! If you're interested in merging your tech skills with social impact, we'd love to hear from you. https://ow.ly/7meF50PM67W On Tuesday, we spotlighted our partnership with Camp Harbor View. Their aim? To enrich young lives, and we're thrilled to be a part of that by unifying their systems. https://ow.ly/rY9x50PM67Z On Wednesday, we unveiled the fifth installment of our #AmpFeatureSeries, diving deep into the Amp Impact Work Planning Feature. https://ow.ly/6NX650PM67V On Thursday, we wrapped up an inspiring week at Dreamforce 2023, filled with insights about Artificial Intelligence and its potential for social impact. https://ow.ly/eoT350PM67U On Friday, we added another chapter to our Portuguese #SérieDeFuncionalidadesAmp. This week, we turned the spotlight onto Work Planning Features. We're so pleased to continue sharing targeted insights with our Portuguese-speaking community. https://ow.ly/ibz050PM67X 👉 Keep an eye out for our upcoming Impact Partner Summit in Chicago later this month, where we'll be diving even deeper into the journey from field to funder. Got questions? Feel like joining the conversation? Drop us a comment or DM. 😊 #VeraSolutions #Salesforce #Tech4Good