Continuing from our 2022 blog highlights, we move onto our team 2022 highlights. This year, Cloud Galacticos added seven new people to the team; we created a divisions for Sales and Marketing, Training, and Managed Services. We won one award and short-listed for another. We were Platinum Sponsors at London’s Calling. And there were plenty of in-person event highlights such Dreamforce, Salesforce Live, and user groups. Read on to find out some of our team’s 2022 highlights:
Priyanka Miryalkar, MuleSoft Lead Developer
It’s always been a privilege to work with some experienced peers at Cloud Galacticos. I’m getting lots of opportunities to work and improve my skillset. I also got scope to learn and finish new certifications in the areas where am interested to work in future. Plus focusing on health.
I was part of a fantastic project and was able to deliver it on time without any complaints which was a great experience. Remote working doesn’t mean we’re apart. In fact, we have regular Zoom coffee break, in-person co-working days, and team building days out.
I feel I am very much valued in all aspects at Cloud Galacticos. Giving time to my personal life is always been challenging in IT firms from my past experience. But Cloud Galacticos has got clarity and quality of work which respects each and every employee. I am proud to be a member.
Finally, it’s one year down, countless more to go at Cloud Galacticos. Plus it’s my one year anniversary in the UK. And this year I celebrated my 2nd wedding anniversary!
Paul O’Dowd, Sales Director
This year has been a significant change for me and I’m sure for many others. My introduction to Cloud Galacticos was in April. The development of relationships with partners, Salesforce AEs, client interactions and, most importantly, being part of and getting to know the Galactico team, how they think, act, and work, is never easy in any organisation.
However, hand-on-heart, the team has been welcoming, supportive, and eager to let me in and be one of the Galactico team. It gives me immense pride and enthusiasm knowing I am part of a focused and determined bunch of people who have no egos or want to diminish anyone’s efforts to be part of the collective process from ideas to the successful delivery of projects.
Although the forecast for the FY23 economic climate is predicted to be tough, my personal challenge is to make sure every minute of every hour is spent wisely and productively, especially with clients that are equally determined and focused on their need to be successful.
Natalia Egyed, Office Manager
For me the highlight of 2022 was the birth of my little nephew – who is very cute! But the best part of the year was to get a job at Cloud Galacticos and meet its fantastic team.
Cloud Galacticos’s remote work policy also enabled me to visit family in Hungary. I was also able to take a nice holiday at Tenerife, as I was able to work from there for a few days and make our stay longer.
I looking forward to see what 2023 brings for myself and the team.
Phil Walton, CEO
Personal highlights:
- Running a marathon and a half marathon (and currently training for the Adidas Manchester marathon in April).
- Having the chance to meet one of the world’s strongest men Gavin Bilton, who is a great motivator (“Belief conquers all“). Plus beat him in an arm wrestle (well maybe it was a draw)…
Professional highlights:
- Being able to add seven new people to the team in 2022, including creating 2 brand new departments.
- Becoming a Platinum sponsor of London’s Calling 2022 – the biggest Salesforce UK community run event.
- Being able to give back to so many good causes such as Walkabout Foundation, Buglife, Dementia Carers Count and much more…
David Shrimpton, Head of Managed Services
It’s only been two months but Cloud Galacticos already feels like home. And I already have many 2022 highlights:
- Meeting up in Ashford for a co-working day (south).
- Phil’s tour Europe’s smallest pub in Manchester
- The Cloud Galacticos Christmas party – there’s nothing quite like getting to know your colleagues away form the glare of the Salesforce setup menu!
Professional highlight would be winning The Church of England managed services contract. It’s our biggest MS contract ever. It’s a testament of the great work and trust that our COO Paul and the rest of the team who worked on their projects have built up.
Mark Lewis, Head of Training
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I’ve worked in the Salesforce training space for a few years now and still have a huge passion and hunger to help people get more out of Salesforce and do it correctly.
To join Cloud Galacticos at a very exciting time and help the rest of the team develop the business is easily my highlight of 2022!
Pippa Cox, Project Manager
Highlight for 2022 is Mighty Hikes in the Yorkshire Dales for Macmillan Cancer support.
It was a fabulous day with some cracking scenery. I was lucky enough to meet some inspirational hikers along the route who shared the motivations for supporting such a great cause.
Mahanth Garlapati, Salesforce Consultant
On Professional front: I had achieved 2 certifications in this year. In February, I completed my Omnistudio Consultant certification. And the other one is Service Cloud Consultant certification.
I am glad that in Cloud Galacticos I have got the opportunity to work on Integrations under the supervision of Mike Gill. This is a good learning experience for my career.
On Personal front: I became a first time father for my daughter born in April and I cherish her.
About Cloud Galacticos
Cloud Galacticos is a Salesforce consultancy with a growing all-star team. We are user and developer group leaders, bloggers, MVPs and all round Salesforce nerds. Our company has people all over the UK including Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, and London.
So if you are looking for a Salesforce partner with experience to help you make the most of your org, including Managed Services and Training, get in contact.
Best Nationwide Salesforce Services Consultancy 2022
Digital City Awards, Best Small Digital Company Finalist 2022
London’s Calling Platinum Sponsor 2022
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