How 12 Years as a Senior IC Designer at Salesforce Led to My Best Career Growth

Cliff Seal shares his 12-year journey at Salesforce as a senior individual contributor, revealing how staying in one role can lead to career-defining growth, organizational influence, and deeper fulfillment. Cliff demonstrates the individual and business benefits of having someone involved in the craft of the design for a lengthy period, and navigating workplace dynamics, building trust, and make a lasting impact without managing teams.

• Shaping strategy and influence decisions at Salesforce as a senior IC.
• Key benefits for long-term organizational knowledge and its impact on career growth and decision-making for product development
• Aligning business goals to drive meaningful contributions while staying in a hands-on role