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Meet the Utrecht Winter 2024 Class

Jan 29, 2024

We are pleased to launched our first ever Utrecht program. Meet the Winter 2024 Class.

Our intensive, comprehensive program is for highly motivated and talented newcomer participants. During the first phase of the Salesforce Program Trajectory, participants will follow 2 months of classroom-based technical training sessions covering many features, clouds, and functionality of Salesforce, plus scenarios, team exercises, and best practices with over 100 hours of classroom training and 60 hours of self-paced learning.


During the second phase of the Salesforce Program Trajectory, participants will follow Career Training and Job Readiness sessions. They are also paired 1-on-1 with a Salesforce Mentors to help them plan their path into the ecosystem and focus on their career path.


With these components combined, each participant will not only gain the technical knowledge of Salesforce but also understand the best practices for implementation, grow their network and community, and ultimately better understand their role to secure a career in the Salesforce ecosystem. 



📣 ✨ Are you looking to add new Salesforce talent to your team? 


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Ahmed,  Syrian

Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Damascus University, Syria. Completed several courses in sociology and cultural difference. Has 8 years of experience working as a home decor designer in woodworking. Is interested in software development and aims to land a role as a Salesforce marketing and consulting. Has strong communication, troubleshooting, problem-solving and decision making skills. has the ability to work in challenging and changing conditions.


Emre, Turkish

Holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Marmara University, Istanbul. Has 11 years of experience in the Digital Marketing Sector. Exhibits strong skills in adaptability, punctuality, and communication, with a steadfast commitment to continuous learning. Additionally, demonstrates a keen interest and knowledge in HTML, JavaScript, Apex, and LWC. Aims to secure a position as a Salesforce Developer


Erdi, Turkish

Holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from National Defence University in Turkey, with over 6 years being a Sergeant in the Air Force in Administrative & Logistic operations and around 3 years in sales and marketing. Ambitious and disciplined sales professional with experience in e-commerce and digital marketing. Possessing strong communication and leadership abilities. Having finished a Netherlands-based entrepreneurship program. Committed to personal and professional growth with a strong work ethic.


Faruk, Turkish

As a results-driven professional with a Bachelor's Degree from the Police Academy, offers a background in Low-Code Development, customer service and office management. Leveraging 5 years of experience in law enforcement, transitioned to the Business & ICT field, specializing in Lowcode Application Development & data driven areas. An enthusiastic team player, well-versed in Agile methodology, aims to bridge the gap between business and ICT in large organizations.


Mariia, Ukrainian

Holds a Degree in Journalism from Kyiv-Mohyla University, Ukraine. Passionate about technology, business and traveling. Has 8+ years of experience working as a marketing copywriter. Strong communication skills and highly interested in becoming a Salesforce expert.


Ifeoluwa, Nigerian

Holds a background in Veterinary medicine from Nigeria and a Master's in biomedical science from Utrecht University. Good communicator, quite adaptable to new challenges, can work collaboratively with other individuals and also has a strong analytical background with experience in R programming. Interested in exploring the Salesforce environment first as a Salesforce administrator but open to discovering other challenging paths within the ecosystem. 


Natalia, Ukrainian

Having pursued both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Accounting and Audit at Mykolayiv State Agrarian University. Has work experience as a Payroll Accountant at Numpa Company from August 2001 to May 2004, and subsequently at Agroexport Ug from June 2004 to July 2005. Serving as an Administrative Employee in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, from 2006 to 2022, has demonstrated a commitment to administrative duties. Volunteered at Wiekslag Smitsveen from 2023 to 2024. With industry interests spanning Financial, Education, and IT sectors, possesses soft skills such as being communicative, patient, service-oriented, and a team player, making them a well-rounded professional in the field of accounting and administration.


Oleh, Ukrainian

Has over five years of commercial experience, with expertise in IT, customer relations, and management. Completed a variety of professional certifications and skills enhancements. Familiar with Scrum methodology. Demonstrates attention to detail and produces effective, well-structured solutions for customer needs. Collaborative team player with strong communication and time-management skills has a passion for new technologies. Eager to pursue a career in the Salesforce ecosystem, and deliver efficient solutions for clients using state-of-the-art Salesforce technologies.


Salah, Yemeni

Holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Taiz University in Yemen, with nine years of experience in taxation at the Sana'a Tax Authority in Yemen. Additionally, Has five years of experience in procurement and warehouse management at Y Telecom company in Sana'a Yemen. Possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, quick learning ability, and adaptability. Has also skills in Microsoft Excel, powerpoint,ERP and Exact boekhouding software. Interested in becoming a Salesforce expert. Eager to take on challenges, explore different opportunities, and willing to try new things.

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