2025
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Vasanta Tarra is a highly skilled Lead Salesforce Developer with over 15 years of experience in IT, specializing in CRM solutions, digital transformation of legacy systems, and Salesforce development. With extensive knowledge in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, CPQ, and Financial Services Cloud, Vasanta has a proven track record of designing and implementing robust Salesforce applications that drive business success.
Currently serving as a Lead Engineer at Guidewire Software, Vasanta plays a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge Salesforce applications that enhance business efficiency and user experience. His recent projects include the Marketplace application, an app store for insurers that provides access to vetted apps from Guidewire and trusted partners. In this project, Vasanta designed and implemented features such as account management, app search and suggestions, onboarding, app checkout, and content management. He ensured the application adhered to strict compliance and security protocols, incorporating role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Building on his success, Vasanta is now leading the development of the Global Partner Portal at Guidewire Software, a centralized platform connecting alliance business users with consulting and solution partners. This project involves complex functionalities such as account management, file sharing with strict compliance measures via AWS S3, content management, case management, new partner onboarding, and user registration. Vasanta leverages his expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components, Experience Cloud, and Web Services to build a high-performance, scalable system.
Prior to Guidewire Software, Vasanta worked as a Lead Salesforce Developer at Farmers Insurance, where he spearheaded digital transformation initiatives such as the Electronic First Notice of Loss project. His contributions included translating functional requirements into technical solutions, designing reusable Apex code, and leading technical requirement gathering sessions. Additionally, he played a crucial role in managing onshore and offshore development teams, conducting design reviews, and implementing CI/CD processes using Jenkins.
With a strong background in Salesforce development, integration, and security, Vasanta is a key contributor to innovative, high-impact projects. His ability to work across cross-functional teams and deliver scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions makes him an invaluable asset in the field of Salesforce engineering.
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Aspida
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Customer Service - Customer Service Department / Team of the Year
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United States
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Swetha Talakola
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Information Technology - Information Technology (IT)
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United States
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Subash Senthil Mohanvel
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Information Technology - IT Future Leader of the Year
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United States
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Ayala Land Malls Inc.
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Marketing - Community
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Philippines