Amanda Beard-Neilson

Amanda first implemented Salesforce as a CRM at an end user in 2007 and became the company's System Admin. She increased her experience of the platform by moving into contracting roles and worked as a Project Manager for two Salesforce Platinum Partners. She returned to the end user environment for more senior leadership roles within EdTech and Fintech companies, specialising in Digital Transformation and Change Management.Amanda is now a Portfolio Manager with Capgemini engaging in successful delivery of Salesforce digital strategy for her customers.Her background is in IT, Sales and Marketing which has helped to provide insights into system development and stakeholder management.Amanda is a Salesforce MVP, a leader of the Salesforce London Admin Community Group, and a co-organiser of the London’s Calling Conference. She has multiple Salesforce certifications, is a Triple Trailhead Ranger, owner of the blog: Diary of a Saasy Girl, volunteers at Salesforce World Tours, Dreamforce and community events, and is an international conference speaker.