![]() ![]() If you work hard enough to increase your knowledge of technology, limitless opportunities will open up for you. ![]() So I started studying computer science because it’s an applied area of mathematics.īut besides all of that, I strongly believe that technology expertise can bring opportunities to all people, no matter their nationality, race, ethnicity, gender or socioeconomic status. But then I realized that, in a country like Guatemala, it would be difficult to get a job as a math major. So, I actually wanted to be a math major in college. When I was a teenager, I was passionate about mathematics and its applications. And so how did you end up pursuing technology? Why are you passionate about it?ĬA: So, it’s a combination of my passion for mathematics and my belief that technology fosters equality. After a few years of that, I joined Torrent Consulting and familiarized myself with the Salesforce platform. Once I graduated, I started working as a software developer using Microsoft ® technologies. When I came back from my freshman year, I pushed my family to move to a more peaceful environment. But then, because of the dedication I had for my education - specifically learning English - I earned a scholarship to go to college in the United States and study computer science. Growing up, we actually lived in one of the city’s “red zones,” where there were high crime rates and a lot of gang activity. Even though they didn’t have college degrees, they always pushed me to pursue higher education and to fight for my goals. I’d describe my parents as really hard-working people. ![]() My dad is an electrical mechanic, and my mom is a hairstylist. So, I was born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Kevin Binder: So, before we begin, would you mind telling me a bit about yourself? How did you come to Torrent Consulting?Ĭhristian Aguirre: Sure. He has over 7 years of experience in computer science and information technology, and he agreed to share his path to technology and his advice on the migration process with me.īelow is a transcript of our interview about his story and data migration tips, which was condensed and edited for clarity and formatting. To learn the proper Salesforce data migration best practices, I interviewed our in-house guru, Christian Aguirre. But what if you need to transfer hundreds of megabytes of data from another system, across multiple objects? That project can throw roadblock after roadblock at you if not approached in the right way. Importing a couple hundred records into the Salesforce ® platform? Easy enough. ![]() Data migrations are time-consuming, painstaking, complex and even potentially harmful if you don’t follow the proper precautions. ![]()
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