# evelyn mcmichael-maguire (@evelyn.fyi)

Profile: https://sifa.id/p/evelyn.fyi
Headline: Senior CRM Developer and Architect, Open Source Contributor
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

## About

Evelyn is a 10x Salesforce Certified Developer, and the author of the Salesforce Lightning Web Component Cookbook, published by Packt. The inaugural Own Company's Innovator of the Year, Evelyn prides themself on finding new and creative ways to break Salesforce. When they are not writing code, Evelyn enjoys coaching the advanced section of RADWomenCode, volunteering locally, roller skating, and blogging about eggs benedicts.

## Experience

- **Senior Salesforce Developer at CrowdStrike** (2026 – present)
- **The Eponymous Evelyn at EVELYN-FYI LLC** (2026 – present)
  Open Sourcerer etc.
- **Senior Information System Engineer at Cash App** (2025 – 2026)
- **Author at Another Salesforce Blog** (2019 – 2024)
  Another Salesforce Blog is a personal blog and portfolio site maintained by Evelyn Maguire.
  
  Evelyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, and is passionate about empowering marginalized identities in tech.
  
  Most recently, Evelyn has obtained the Application Architect certifications and snagged a nomination for the MVP Class of 2023.
  
  An avid student of Salesforce, Evelyn is currently working on their System Architect certifications, with a goal of sitting for the CTA exam and board in 2025. They are studying by teaching RADWomenCode courses and building out projects in their dev orgs.
  
  In their free time, Evelyn enjoys all manner of yarn crafts (spinning, dyeing, knitting, and crochet), as well as roller skating. On the weekends, you can find Evelyn and their dog, Boudin, at the park or on the couch.
- **Office of Institutional Analysis Student Research Assistant at University of Wyoming** (2013 – 2015)
  Performed research tasks, such as collecting and interpreting information by telephone and online surveys, and inputting it into various usable formats, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and various other databases. Digitized a collection of historic enrollment documents, integrating a hard copy filing system with a web-based archive. Used research and historical data to create dashboards for the university to present information. Completed basic graphic design work, including working with Photoshop, Fireworks, and other various editing softwares. Analyzed databases and reported data trends using SQL and SAS. Created visualizations and completed data analysis with Tableau.
- **Author at Packt** (2024 – 2026)
  Salesforce developers strive to build fast, scalable, and efficient apps—whether to streamline business processes, enhance user experience, or modernize legacy systems. But mastering Lightning Web Components (LWC) can be complex. Salesforce Lightning Web Development Cookbook simplifies this journey with 70-plus recipes that guide you through every stage of LWC development with step-by-step solutions to real-world challenges faced by Salesforce developers. This book covers key concepts such as component composition, data retrieval, event handling, and performance optimization. You'll explore advanced topics such as writing accessible components, migrating from Visualforce and Aura, and testing LWCs using Jest and Apex. Each recipe is carefully crafted to provide clear explanations, concise code snippets, and best practices to ensure you can immediately apply what you learn to your projects. By the end of the book, you’ll be able to successfully build and scale Lightning Web Components for enterprise-grade applications. Whether you're developing new features, troubleshooting performance issues, or transitioning legacy code, this book will equip you with the expertise needed to streamline development and create high-performance applications.
- **Senior Salesforce Developer at Cash App** (2023 – 2025)
  Assisted in efforts in documenting the integration between the Kotlin-based Supportal system and Salesforce. Designed and completed a tabletop exercise to test the time to recover in the event of mass data loss and find gaps in the existing data recovery process, building a solution that corrupted tens of millions of records in 24 hours. Architected and built a series of abstract classes allowing batch jobs to be chained while working around Salesforce’s governor limits for number of queued jobs, winning the inaugural Own Company Innovator of the Year Award. This project has since been open-sourced under sf-deity. Refactored Apex triggers and helper classes to align with a Kevin O’Hara’s SFDC Trigger Framework. Wrote and refactored unit tests utilizing a proprietary stubbing and mocking framework to increase testing accuracy and decrease time to go live by an average of 50% per release. Introduced and documented a standardized class structure for front-end development within the CF1 Salesforce org. Designed a generics class structure that allows Custom Setting objects to be genericized and mocked for the purpose of sending platform events with data from regularly cached Custom Settings to DataDog for observability purposes. Completed Scrum Master training and certification and contributed to the implementation of an agile methodology. Mentored mid-level development resources and senior admins on Salesforce development techniques. Served as a leader for a WomEng Array and on the planning committee for the WomEng mentorship program.
- **Salesforce Developer Coach at Clicked** (2023 – 2024)
- **Salesforce Developer at Weedmaps** (2022 – 2023)
  Architected and built out an automated invoicing solution for the Sprout product, including a batch job that generates opportunities based off of the previous month's opportunities. Designed and built Lightning Web Components and Visual Force Pages to meet various business needs, including invoices and custom development. Maintained the highest level of organizational security and complied with requests for Sarbannes-Oxley auditing purposes. Wrote REST APIs to connect with external billing systems and external databases. Involved in architectural decision making. Member of the winning team of the 2022 Weedmaps Hackathon in the category of Best Solution to a Known Problem.
- **Small Business Owner at Ada Loves Laces** (2020 – 2023)
  The story of Ada Loves Laces is an uncomplicated one. Borne out of quarantine, Ada Loves Laces seeks to combine two beautiful, and historically related, artforms: fiber works and computational programming.
  
  The name Ada Loves Laces comes from the inspirational Ada Lovelace, who is considered by many to be the mother of computing. The daughter of Lord and Lady Byron, Ada Lovelace became known for her work on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, a proposed mechanical computer. Lovelace is believed to have been the first to theorize applications of the computer beyond computations, and is the first to have written and published algorithms for such a machine.
- **Salesforce Developer at Roycon** (2021 – 2022)
  Developed an integration between Salesforce Field Service Lightning and the Square payment processing app, and documented the solution on the Roycon blog. Built Apex automations to handle Configure, Price, Quote business logic for contracting and contract amendments. Modified sort, search, and pagination functionality within Lightning Web Components to handle large data sets of over one million records. Increased unit test coverage in one client org by 5% to a total of 85% coverage. Proposed and implemented using an Apex Trigger Framework for future development, which allows for better testing and debugging of Apex Triggers. Used Git and Github for version control among multiple repositories.
- **Technical Consultant at Synoptus** (2021 – 2021)
  Completing Salesforce Organization reviews for clients. Writing Apex triggers and classes. Requirements gathering and architecting solutions.
- **Software Engineer at Litify** (2021 – 2021)
  Built a custom generic Combobox component to replace the default Lightning-Combobox, allowing developers to access, sort, and search multiple objects in the same dropdown. Primary developer on the Teams Frontend Lightning Components, allowing clients to assign Predefined Teams to Legal Matters and Intakes. Engineered an object agnostic interface to allow clients to assign Team Members directly to a Matter. Wrote queries for polymorphic lookup relationships within the Salesforce ecosystem, allowing for object agnostic architecture. Designed Lightning Web Components to be collapsible and mobile responsive using CSS. Built components using both client side and server side search, sort, and pagination. Used Git for version control among multiple repositories with submodules. Subject matter expert on XML scripting deployments and data creation. Founding member of LitiPride Employee Resource Group.
- **Salesforce Developer at Indigo** (2020 – 2021)
  Worked with a team of Salesforce developers and administrators to maintain the infrastructure for CNBC's number one industry disruptor in 2019. Primary developer on REST API project to integrate Marketplace product with Salesforce. Built an exception logging tool that captures API error information and stores it in an object for reporting, drastically reducing time spent debugging. Led training on development of mock callout test classes and REST API test classes. Designed Lightning Web Components to improve user experience, for example allowing Salesforce to capture geolocation data for a user's device and translate into a map component displaying the location of a farm site. Advised Salesforce Admins on coding projects, such as Trigger best practices. Founded the Indigo Pride ERG. Member of the Diversity and Inclusion and Community Partnerships Task Forces.
- **Salesforce Developer at IBM** (2019 – 2020)
  Trained on BlueWolf and Salesforce development technologies. Completed training in Salesforce administration and development. Completed Salesforce data loads. Served as a mentor for new hires completing IBM's Build A Developer program. Former co-chair of the Volunteer Committee for the Monroe IBM Club, which entails organization of volunteer events. Participated in recruiting events. Completed Salesforce Administration tasks for IBM client AECOM. Automated data loads and software deployments using XML scripting and Apache ANT. Lead administrator over monthly deployments. Go to for S-Docs integration. Built VisualForce pages to meet the needs of the Adminstrator and Developer team. Maintained contact with an international team of developers and administrators to ensure work is completed within the SLA. On call administrator during the May 2019 Salesforce service outage, during which time I worked to minimize security and organizational impact during a global outage for a multinational firm using Workbench, Data Loader, and Bulk API Changes in a production environment.
- **E911 Database Coordinator 1 at CenturyLink** (2017 – 2019)
  Maintenance of CenturyLink's E911 and FCC address databases. Completed database administrator functions in various database management systems, including DBMS, Access, and various ALI database systems. Built and updated address records to maintain accurate latitude and longitude information for accuracy in emergency situations requiring Enhanced 911 response. Worked directly with PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points), local governments, and outside telephone companies to maintain accurate information and to route information properly in the event of outages. Updated and documented training processes and procedures in order to create a standardized departmental handbook.
- **Customer Service Specialist - Go To at CenturyLink** (2016 – 2017)
  Communicated with technicians in the field to ensure that orders were keyed properly in the billing system before services are installed. Corrected orders to make sure that they were sent to the field correctly. Worked extensively within Ensemble, Martens, and Workforce Management to ensure that the service provided is programmed correctly in the switch. Trained individuals on functions related to crediting customer accounts and correcting orders in the billing system. As a Go To, I assisted in floor support and trained individuals in call and offline functions, monitored trending accounts, and worked with other departments to troubleshoot ongoing errors in the billing system.
- **CenturyLink Customer Service Specialist at Advantage Resourcing** (2015 – 2016)
  Worked tasks in Ensemble for CenturyLink, including updating customer's financial information, updating customer's billing information, and completing other data entry tasks within the billing system. Completed administrative assistant tasks such as filing and preparing customer's documents to be scanned.
- **Field Organizer, Canvassing Specialist, Director of Interns and Volunteers at ELLA, WY LLC** (2012 – 2014)
  Organized various political campaigns on the local and state level, primarily 2014 DLCC Race To Watch candidate, Mike Selmer for Wyoming House District
  \46. Attended DLCC grassroots field organizer and leadership training. Trained and supervised individuals in constituent outreach, both by phone and in person through canvassing and events. Conducted demographics research through targeted phone and online surveys, as well as through direct constituent outreach. Used geographic informations systems, including VoteBuilder, Catalist, PDI, and Organizer.
- **Group Fitness Instructor at University of Colorado Boulder** (2010 – 2011)
  Taught many cardio and strength fitness classes, including, but not limited to, step aerobics, water aerobics, cycling, body sculpting, cardio kickboxing, and sports conditioning, as an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor.

## Education

- **Northwestern State University** — Bachelor of Science - BS (2017 – 2021)
- **University of Wyoming** (2012 – 2015)
- **University of Colorado Boulder** (2009 – 2011)

## Skills

- SQL
- Java
- Apache Ant
- Python (Programming Language)
- CSS
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Customer Service
- Institutional Analysis
- Business Process Automation
- XML Scripting
- Software Development
- Node.js
- atproto
- React.js
- Certified Salesforce.com Developer
- Salesforce.com Development
- Solution Architecture
- Salesforce.com Administration
- Salesforce.com Implementation
- Salesforce Sales Cloud
- Salesforce Lightning
- MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
- Middleware
- SOSL
- SOQL
- Data Migration
- 3rd Party Integrations
- Apex Programming
- Software Deployment
- Salesforce.com Consulting
- Scrum
- GitHub
- Git
- Data Architecture
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Agile Methodologies
- Databases
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- REST APIs
- Salesforce Training
- Kotlin
- Technical Architecture
- Relational Databases
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Visualforce Pages
- System Architecture
- Salesforce.com
- API Development
- JavaScript
- HTML
- Database Design
- Research
- Data Analysis

## Certifications

- Associate — Salesforce (https://trailblazer.me/id/egrizzle)
- ACE Group Fitness Instructor — American Council of Exercise
- Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel 2016 — Microsoft Office Training (https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/9cf92658-d7f7-4ebb-a6c0-8be9c480a6bd)
- Microsoft Office Specialist - Word 2016 — Microsoft Office Training (https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/b7c5f728-b494-412f-862b-ad48a34191f9)
- SY0-501: CompTIA Security+ Certification — CompTIA (https://www.certmetrics.com/comptia/public/verification.aspx?code=FC78ZRN85R50VESZ)
- CompTIA Network+ ce Certification — CompTIA (https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/74cb78fe-0436-45e7-be4f-37d746090a8e/linked_in_profile)
- Salesforce Certified Administrator (SCA) — Salesforce (https://trailhead.salesforce.com/users/profiles/emaguire)
- Mendix Rapid Developer — Mendix
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I — Salesforce (https://trailhead.salesforce.com/me/emaguire)
- BlueWolf Sightline Certified — Bluewolf, an IBM Company
- Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner — IBM (https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/da01eedd-f0bf-425e-8d49-3fa1c3988199/linked_in_profile)
- Data Science Foundations - Level 1 — IBM (https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/cd14e533-e925-4545-bdba-557f91abbb10/linked_in_profile)
- Big Data Foundations - Level 1 — IBM (https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/72c357b8-3730-4a11-87fd-4d2293c21391/linked_in_profile)
- Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Certification — Salesforce (https://trailhead.salesforce.com/me/emaguire)
- Hadoop Foundations - Level 1 — IBM (https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/f48c4e6f-79a7-4c8c-abd3-cf2a2145620d/linked_in_profile)
- Flosum Certified Professional — Flosum
- Salesforce Certified Javascript Developer I — Salesforce (https://trailblazer.me/id/egrizzle)
- Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner — Amazon Web Services (AWS) (https://aw.certmetrics.com/amazon/public/verification.aspx)
- CompTIA Server+ — CompTIA (http://www.pearsonvue.com/authenticate)
- Data Architect — Salesforce (https://trailblazer.me/id/egrizzle)
- JavaScript (Basic) — HackerRank (https://www.hackerrank.com/certificates/0338b6e17e67)
- Python (Basic) — HackerRank (https://www.hackerrank.com/certificates/5620f9a3d88a)
- Java (Basic) — HackerRank (https://www.hackerrank.com/certificates/1493e0001d7e)
- Sharing and Visibility Architect — Salesforce (https://trailblazer.me/id/egrizzle)
- Application Architect — Salesforce (https://trailblazer.me/id/egrizzle)
- Kotlin for Java Developers — LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/e7b179a653107ac4faa14282cadaf4ae6247ea5b7743a9193c82db453b158717)
- Transitioning from Java to Kotlin — LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/95f10444f6444570eaab52d1d1b7b3b9c357a201d93d2c3110838af259a632d8)
- Certified Scrum Master — Scrum Alliance (https://bcert.me/swzyporfl)
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II — Salesforce (https://www.salesforce.com/trailblazer/egrizzle)
- Identity and Access Management Architect — Salesforce (https://www.salesforce.com/trailblazer/egrizzle)
- Kotlin Essential Training: Functions, Collections, and I/O — LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/a82795593e06f94a642bebb73c80c4a513ea5ef12c608843d5e9f5317e3e357d)

## Projects

- **Lightning Web Components Cookbook**
  Salesforce developers strive to build fast, scalable, and efficient apps—whether to streamline business processes, enhance user experience, or modernize legacy systems. But mastering Lightning Web Components (LWC) can be complex. Salesforce Lightning Web Development Cookbook simplifies this journey with 70-plus recipes that guide you through every stage of LWC development with step-by-step solutions to real-world challenges faced by Salesforce developers. This book covers key concepts such as component composition, data retrieval, event handling, and performance optimization. You'll explore advanced topics such as writing accessible components, migrating from Visualforce and Aura, and testing LWCs using Jest and Apex. Each recipe is carefully crafted to provide clear explanations, concise code snippets, and best practices to ensure you can immediately apply what you learn to your projects. By the end of the book, you’ll be able to successfully build and scale Lightning Web Components for enterprise-grade applications. Whether you're developing new features, troubleshooting performance issues, or transitioning legacy code, this book will equip you with the expertise needed to streamline development and create high-performance applications.
- **sf-deity**
  sf-deity is a data-recovery testing solution presented by the Cash App Salesforce Team at Block. This tool allows a Salesforce team to simulate data loss at a massive scale to determine necessary remediation steps in the event of catastrophe. This tool introduces the use of a Queueable Jobs Framework (provided by DX_QueueableJobChain.cls and DX_ChainedQueueable.cls) that allows a developer flexibility surrounding the limits of the Queueable Interface provided by Salesforce by enqueueing the next job when the current job is completed.

## Publications

- Salesforce Lightning Web Components Cookbook — Packt (https://www.packtpub.com/en-us/product/salesforce-lightning-web-component-cookbook-9781835462669)

## Volunteering

- Coach at RAD Women
- Advisory Information Technology Architect at Distribute Aid
- Trailblazer Mentor at Trailhead by Salesforce
- Recruiting Coordinator at Roe City Rollers
- Advisory Board Secretary at Lift Louisiana

## Honors and awards

- Manager's Choice Award
- GBS Service Excellence Award Q2
- Hackathon 2022 Winner - Best Solution to a Known Problem
- Innovator of the Year Finalist
- Innovator of the Year
- Manager's Choice Award
- Manager's Choice Award

## Languages

- English (native)
- Russian (elementary)

## Other profiles

- github: https://github.com/evelyn-fyi
- website: https://evelyn.fyi