Empowering through Education: My Journey

I love teaching and sharing. My achievement to a Salesforce Certified Technical Architect in 2017 opened new doors. Salesforce presented me with opportunities to contribute to their classes and bootcamps, where I discovered my continued passion for classroom teaching. Whether it’s a small group or a large one, like the recent in-person class at the Salesforce Tower with over 80 attendees, I relish the moment I start teaching. Observing the learners’ expressions transform into understanding and smiles is profoundly rewarding.

Virtual classrooms have also been a significant part of my teaching experience. I strive to deliver the best learning experience in every session, even when teaching participants across three different continents simultaneously. My goal in these settings is to create a sense of unity and shared learning.

What truly fuels my motivation are the moments when students acknowledge their achievements, like passing certifications, and kindly mention my guidance on platforms like LinkedIn. These acknowledgments are not just personal accolades but serve as a testament to the impact of sharing knowledge.

Looking ahead, my aspiration is to continue teaching, sharing, and providing guidance. Helping and supporting the community in their learning journey remains my ultimate goal.

Recent Teaching Events

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TDX 2026 session card: Accelerate Data 360 Development with 5 Pro Tips, Steve Simpson and Akshata Sawant, April 15 and 16, 2026

San Francisco, CA · Wednesday, April 15, 2026, and Thursday, April 16, 2026

Session 1: Accelerate Data 360 Development with 5 Pro Tips

Wed 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM, Theater 2 (Level 2)

Thu 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM, Theater 3 (Level 2)

TDX 2026 session card: Architect Your Career for the Agentic Enterprise, Steve Simpson, April 15, 2026

San Francisco, CA · Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Session 2: Architect Your Career for the Agentic Enterprise

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM, Trailblazer Theater (Community Cove, Level 3)

TDX 2026 session card: Architect Salesforce in the AI Era, Steve Simpson, April 15, 2026

San Francisco, CA · Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Session 3: Architect Salesforce in the AI Era

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM, Architect Vista (Campground, Level 1)

Salesforce mascots Codey, Brandy, Astro, Einstein and Appy at Dreamforce

San Francisco, CA · October 11-13, 2025

Trailblazer Bootcamp: Data Architect

Dive into the data domain of the Salesforce platform. Explore data modeling, management, migration, and governance and the considerations that should be made when architecting a high-performing enterprise integration solution on the Salesforce Platform. Additionally, you’ll learn the foundations of AI, how AI can be used with Salesforce, and responsible AI practices.

Dreamforce session card: Your Guide to Becoming a Salesforce Architect in the Time of AI, Steve Simpson, Wednesday, October 15

San Francisco, CA · October 15, 2025

Session: Your Guide to Becoming a Salesforce Architect

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM, Moscone West, L3, Astro Theater

Salesforce mascots looking at a dashboard together in a forest, the TDX 2024 bootcamp artwork

San Francisco, CA · March 2-4, 2025

TrailblazerDX Bootcamp: Data Architect

Dive into the data domain of the Salesforce Platform. Explore data modeling, management, migration, and governance and the considerations that should be made when architecting a high-performing enterprise integration solution on the Salesforce Platform.

Trailblazer Bootcamp at Dreamforce: Salesforce mascots on a San Francisco cable car

San Francisco, CA · September 14-16, 2024

Trailblazer Bootcamp: Data Architect

Dive into the data domain of the Salesforce Platform. Explore data modeling, management, migration, and governance and the considerations that should be made when architecting a high-performing enterprise integration solution on the Salesforce Platform.

Salesforce mascots looking at a dashboard together in a forest, the TDX 2024 bootcamp artwork

San Francisco, CA · March 3-5, 2024

TrailblazerDX Bootcamp: Data Architect

Dive into the data domain of the Salesforce Platform. Explore data modeling, management, migration, and governance and the considerations that should be made when architecting a high-performing enterprise integration solution on the Salesforce Platform.

March 6, 2024

Well-Architected Workshop: Architect a Compliant Salesforce Solution

Get hands-on with Salesforce Well-Architected. Design a solution that adheres to regulations and ethical standards and serves users equitably.

Trailblazer Bootcamp at Dreamforce: Salesforce mascots on a San Francisco cable car

San Francisco, CA · September 9-11, 2023

Trailblazer Bootcamp: Data Architect

Are you ready to transition your thinking to an architect mindset and start building your integration architect expertise? If so, this track is for you. Dive into the integration domain of the Salesforce platform. Learn about integration architecture, integration capabilities, integration patterns, integration security, and the considerations that should be made when architecting a high-performing enterprise integration solution on the Salesforce Platform.

September 13 & 14, 2023

Well-Architected Workshop: Architect Ethical Standards for AI Solutions

Get hands-on with Salesforce Well-Architected in this interactive workshop where you’ll guide organizational decision-making around questions related to ethics and artificial intelligence.

Salesforce mascots having a picnic in an Atlanta park, the Trailblazer Bootcamp Atlanta artwork

Atlanta, GA · April 30-May 4, 2023

Trailblazer Bootcamp: Integration Architect

Are you ready to transition your thinking to an architect mindset and start building your integration architect expertise? If so, this track is for you. Dive into the integration domain of the Salesforce platform. Learn about integration architecture, integration capabilities, integration patterns, integration security, and the considerations that should be made when architecting a high-performing enterprise integration solution on the Salesforce Platform.

Salesforce mascots on a Gold Coast beach, the Trailblazer Bootcamp Gold Coast artwork

Gold Coast, Australia · July 24-28, 2023

Trailblazer Bootcamp: Data Architect

Are you ready to transition your thinking to an architect mindset and start building your integration architect expertise? If so, this track is for you. Dive into the integration domain of the Salesforce platform. Learn about integration architecture, integration capabilities, integration patterns, integration security, and the considerations that should be made when architecting a high-performing enterprise integration solution on the Salesforce Platform.

Salesforce mascots together, the Trailblazer Bootcamp San Francisco artwork

San Francisco, CA · March 9-11, 2023

TrailblazerDX Bootcamp: Integration Architect

Are you ready to transition your thinking to an architect mindset and start building your integration architect expertise? If so, this track is for you. Dive into the integration domain of the Salesforce platform. Learn about integration architecture, integration capabilities, integration patterns, integration security, and the considerations that should be made when architecting a high-performing enterprise integration solution on the Salesforce Platform.

TDX workshop card: Architect a Secure Salesforce Solution, Steve Simpson and Melissa Shepard, Wednesday, March 8, Well-Architected Workshops

March 8, 2023

Well-Architected Workshop: Architect a Secure Salesforce Solution

Get hands-on with Salesforce Well-Architected in this interactive workshop where you’ll design a solution that protects your business, stakeholders, and data.

San Francisco, CA · September 21, 2022

Well-Architected Workshop: Architect a Secure Salesforce Solution

Get hands-on with Salesforce Well-Architected in this interactive workshop where you’ll design a solution that protects your business, stakeholders, and data.

September 21, 2022

Well-Architected Workshop: Architect a Reliable Salesforce Solution

Get hands-on with Salesforce Well-Architected in this interactive workshop where you’ll design a solution that operates efficiently and dependably in a variety of conditions.