Gaspare Bastone

Principal Technical Architect

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Executive Summary

A highly driven and impactful technologist serving as a Principal Technical Architect with over 30 years of progressive expertise in Architecture, Technical Leadership, and Software Development. Currently focused on driving major customer engagements for Salesforce, evidenced by a portfolio representing $3.2M in Q2 MVP ACV and $28M in Total Portfolio ACV from 25+ major customer engagements.

Expertise spans the entire Salesforce ecosystem, including Data 360 (Data Cloud), Hyperforce, Einstein AI, MuleSoft, Slack, Agentforce, Apex, LWCs, Flows, Security, Heroku PaaS, and DevOps. This comprehensive background includes key roles in the Automotive and Financial Services industries, complementing 23+ years as Business Owner of Superior Technology Solutions.

Further demonstrating innovation, Co-Inventor of US Patent 12,074,861 B2 (Systems and Methods for Identity and Access Management with Extended Trust) and hold 3 Salesforce Certifications (Data Cloud Consultant, AI Associate, and Agentforce Specialist). The mission is to solve complex business problems with technology, driving efficiency and success while teaching and empowering others to grow.

Portfolio Status

Total Portfolio ACV: $28M
Active Engagements: 3 major ongoing accounts
Completed Projects: 22+ major enterprise accounts
Customer Base: 25+ Fortune 500 companies

Workshop Leadership

Led 20+ technical workshops and enablement sessions delivered across Fortune 500 companies and Salesforce internal teams, training 500+ technical professionals and enabling 409+ agent implementations during workshops.

Technical Expertise

Deep expertise in Salesforce Platform, Data 360 (Data Cloud), Hyperforce, Einstein AI, MuleSoft, Slack, Agentforce, Apex, LWCs, Flows, Security, Heroku PaaS, and DevOps. Specialized focus on Automotive and Financial Services industries, with proven track record in enterprise-scale solutions, complex integrations, and streaming data.

Innovation & Leadership

Co-Inventor of US Patent 12,074,861 B2: Systems and Methods for Identity and Access Management with Extended Trust. 30+ years of progressive expertise in Architecture, Technical Leadership, and Software Development. 23+ years as Business Owner of Superior Technology Solutions. Proven track record moving from hands-on development to high-level technical architecture and business ownership across Automotive and Financial Services industries.

Key Deals & Technical Wins

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KB's Enterprise Opportunity

$2M ACV | 2024-2025
Role: Lead Technical Architect
Large-scale enterprise platform implementation with complex system integration requirements and multi-phase deployment architecture.

J.M. Smucker Company

$515K ACV | $1.54M TCV | 2024-2025
Role: Principal Technical Architect
Successfully overcame critical security concerns to close deal. Led technical architecture and security compliance discussions, establishing enterprise-grade security framework.

United Oil Companies

$915K Primary | Additional: $675K, $440K, $350K | 2023-2024
Role: Technical Solutions Architect
Multiple concurrent opportunities within enterprise. Long-term strategic partnership development with oil & gas industry expertise establishment.

Grand Hotels

$350K+ | 2024
Role: Technical Implementation Lead
Hospitality industry generator installations, enterprise facility management solutions, and multi-location deployment coordination.

Burlington Textiles

$235K | 2024
Role: Platform Technical Architect
Textile industry digital transformation, supply chain optimization solutions, and manufacturing process integration.

Express Logistics

$220K | 2024
Role: Logistics Technical Specialist
Logistics and supply chain platform optimization, real-time tracking and monitoring systems, enterprise logistics workflow automation.

FUNKO

$125K Total ACV | 2023-2024
Role: Principal Technical Architect
Intranet App Implementation ($100K) and Einstein for Developers ($25K). Custom intranet application architecture with Einstein AI integration.

Worldpac Customer Transformation

Customer Success | 2025
Role: Principal Technical Architect
Completely transformed relationship from unhappy Agentforce customer to invested partner. Led 4-5 deep-dive technical calls analyzing prompts, flows, and configurations to demonstrate Agentforce value.

Brown Forman Workshop

Enterprise Engagement | August 2025
Role: Workshop Leader
Led Agentforce and Data Cloud hands-on workshop/hackathon for enterprise team.

Mars AI Workshops

Multiple Engagements | 2024-2025
Role: Technical Lead
Led customer onsite and virtual agentic workshops, including Mars MGS x Salesforce AI Workshop covering Agentforce architecture.

Scaled Work & Broader Impact

How my work influenced others, improved processes, and contributed to organizational success

Workshop Leadership & Enablement

Led 20+ comprehensive technical workshops and enablement sessions across Fortune 500 companies and Salesforce internal teams, establishing thought leadership in Agentforce implementation and AI strategy.

  • Agentforce NOW Virtual Workshop: 409 developers built agents during single session (July 2025)
  • TrailblazerDX '25: 3 shifts of 1:1 hands-on activity building Agentforce Service Agents
  • World Tour Events: Minneapolis (2025), NYC (2024), Chicago (2023) - hands-on customer enablement
  • Customer workshops: Mars AI Workshop, Brown Forman Hackathon, Kimberly-Clark RAG Workshop
  • Dreamforce '24: Delivered headless agent for FYI team demo

Enterprise Customer Success

Principal Technical Architect role on 25+ Fortune 500 engagements, driving $28M in Total Portfolio ACV through technical architecture leadership and enterprise platform implementations. Proven track record in Automotive and Financial Services industries with senior architecture roles at Flagstar Bank, General Motors, Chrysler, and DaimlerChrysler Fiat.

  • Q2 MVP Award: $3.2M ACV achievement (August 2025)
  • Worldpac transformation: Turned unhappy customer into invested partner through dedicated technical support
  • Longest ongoing engagement: Mondelez International (7+ months active POC)
  • Successfully overcame critical security concerns to close J.M. Smucker deal ($515K ACV)
  • Multiple concurrent opportunities within United Oil Companies ($915K primary + $1.47M additional)

Technical Expertise & Innovation

Specialized expertise in Agentforce enterprise implementation, Data Cloud architecture, and platform integrations across diverse industries including consumer goods, energy, manufacturing, and financial services.

  • Salesforce Certifications: Agentforce Specialist, Data Cloud Consultant, AI Associate
  • Trailhead Achievement: Double Star Ranger (200 badges & 100,000 points)
  • Promotion to Principal Technical Architect (July 2025)
  • Merit Review: Exceeds Expectations (February 2025)
  • Awards: Q2 MVP, FY25 Q1 Biz Partner MVP, Q1 Top Performer, FY25 Awards Recognition

Featured Projects & Content

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Dreamforce 2025

SIC - P&G, Hershey
Customer Workshop - Brown Forman
4X - Industry Analyst Consultations
2X - CG Agentforce Workshop

Mondelez Enterprise POC

7+ months active engagement - Complex Agentforce enterprise deployment architecture with advanced permission and flow configuration solutions

TrailblazerDX '25

3 shifts of 1:1 hands-on activity building Agentforce Service Agents - March 2025

World Tour Minneapolis

1:1 hands-on activity building first Agentforce Service Agent - April 2025

Mars AI Workshop

Onsite and virtual agentic workshop with account team - May 2025

Activity Editor Agent

ALX team accepted agent concept, moving to next phase - June 2025

Brown Forman Hackathon

Agentforce and Data Cloud hands-on workshop/hackathon - August 2025

World Tour NYC '24

2 shifts of 1:1 hands-on activity building Agentforce Service Agents - November 2024

FYI 1.0 @ Dreamforce '24

Delivered headless agent for FYI team demo at Dreamforce - September 2024

TrailblazerDX '24

3 technical shifts completed - March 2024

World Tour Chicago '23

3 technical shifts completed - December 2023

References & Endorsements

Strong endorsements from customers, partners, and internal stakeholders

"Gaspare's technical leadership on our Agentforce POC has been exceptional. Over 7+ months of active engagement, he's demonstrated deep expertise in enterprise deployment architecture and complex permission configurations that directly address our business needs."

Mondelez International

Enterprise Agentforce POC

Fortune 500 • Consumer Goods

"The workshop delivered 409 agents built during a single session. Gaspare's ability to facilitate hands-on learning while providing real-time technical support demonstrates exceptional enablement leadership."

Agentforce NOW Workshop

409 Developers, Admins, Architects

Companies: PwC, Capital One, Infosys, Dell, Accenture, Slalom

"Successfully overcame critical security concerns to close our deal. Gaspare's technical architecture leadership and security compliance expertise were instrumental in establishing our enterprise-grade security framework."

J.M. Smucker Company

$515K ACV | $1.54M TCV

Fortune 500 • Food & Beverage

Career In Review

A data-driven snapshot of impact and achievement

$3.2M Q2 MVP ACV MVP Award Winner
$28M Portfolio ACV Total Portfolio ACV
25+ Fortune 500 Accounts
22+ Accomplishments Awards & Milestones
20+ Workshops Delivered
500+ Professionals Trained
409 Agents Built During Workshops
3 Salesforce Certifications Agentforce, Data Cloud, AI
30+ Years IT Experience IT & Industry
1 US Patent Co-Inventor