ACL Consulting grew out of ACL Conversions which, in turn, descended from ACL Associates, founded in 1990 by Lee Sauer to provide custom software development services to a wide variety of clients.
In January of 2011, the company began working with The JL Technical Group doing data migrations from ACT! to Salesforce utilizing their Exporter® software. In 2013, ACL Conversions was formed (initially under the ACL Associates umbrella) to expand its offerings to include Salesforce implementation, customization and development services.
Over subsequent years, ACL Conversions developed into a full-service Salesforce Sales Cloud consultancy, offering analysis, Quick Starts, full implementations, training, and process automation (utilizing Process Builder, Flow, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, and Triggers). To reflect this broader focus, the company was renamed ACL Consulting in early 2020.
In 2020, ACL Consulting applied for and was accepted as a Salesforce
Consulting Partner.
Lee Sauer has been a software developer for nearly fifty years, working with major Silicon Valley
companies and as an independent consultant.
Working with or for companies such as Westinghouse Learning Corporation, Ball Computer Products, Pacific Gas and Electric, Zilog, Acer Computers, and FDI as well as the California Department of Education, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, and the California Air Resources Board, Lee has developed computer and database software to support an extraordinarily wide range of applications including standardized test scoring and reporting, document processing, bill payment processing, materials management and logistics, executive search, air quality management, smog abatement, vehicle licensing and titling, electronic lien and title, and medical insurance enrollment.
He has given many classes in programming and software development for user groups and taught programming and database design theory for the University of California, Davis Extension Service.
He received a BS in Mathematical Sciences from Stanford University.
He is a Certified Sales Cloud Consultant, a Certified Salesforce Platform Developer I, a Certified Salesforce Platform App Builder, a Certified Salesforce Advanced Administrator, and a Certified Salesforce Administrator.
A Salesforce certification is a globally recognized credential that qualifies the certificate holder to implement Salesforce best practices on behalf of their organization. Lee Sauer presently holds the following five active Salesforce Certifications:
The Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant credential
is designed for those who have experience implementing Sales Cloud solutions in a customer-facing role. Candidates should be able to successfully design and
implement Sales Cloud solutions that are maintainable and scalable, and contribute to long-term customer success.
Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I developers understand
how to develop and deploy custom business logic and custom interfaces using the programmatic capabilities of the Lightning Platform. They know when to use
declarative versus programmatic methods, and can extend the Lightning Platform using Apex and Visualforce.
The Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder credential is
designed for those who can demonstrate skills and knowledge in designing, building, and implementing custom applications using the declarative customization
capabilities of the Salesforce Platform.
The Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator credential is designed for
seasoned Salesforce Administrators who have mastered the ability to utilize advanced Saelsforce features and functionality to solve a variety of business problems and
are proficient at designing advanced reports, dashboards, and automation processes.
The Salesforce Certified Administrator credential is designed for those
who have experience with Salesforce and continuously look for ways to assist their companies in getting even more from additional features and capabilities.
Salesforce Certified professionals are required to actively maintain their certifications by successfully completing incremental maintenance focused on new product functionality. Salesforce Certified Professionals are able to add their credentials to their LinkedIn profile. Misrepresentation of a Salesforce Certification will result in disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the Salesforce Certification program.
Salesforce Superbadges and Super Sets are performance-based credentials allowing holders to gain hands-on experience and demonstrate their competence as a well-rounded Salesforce professional. Super Sets are recognized groups of Superbadges and Superbadge Units grouped as a separate credential bringing together skills needed for specific Salesforce roles.
Lee Sauer presently holds the following Superbadges, Superbadge Units, and Super Sets:
Admin Super Set
Completed May 5, 2023
Complete the capstone assessment to earn the Admin Super Set.
This Super Set also requires completion of the Business Administration Specialist Superbadge, the Lightning Experience Reports & Dashboards Specialist
Superbadge, and the Security Specialist Superbadge.
Lightning
Experience Reports & Dashboards Specialist
Completed April 20, 2023
Design powerful reports and dashboards to shine a light on your data.
This Superbadge also requires completion of the Reports & Dashboards for Lightning Experience Badge, the Create Reports and Dashboards for Sales and Marketing
Managers Badge, and the Quick Start: Lightning App Builder Badge.
Business
Administration Specialist
Completed April 20, 2023
Brighten up a new business unit with the Salesforce tools the team needs.
This Superbadge also requires completion of the Reports & Dashboards for Lightning Experience Badge, the Data Security Badge, the Customize an Org
to Support a New Business Unit Badge, and the Create Reports and Dashboards for Sales and Marketing Managers Badge.
Security Specialist Superbadge
Completed May 5, 2023
Complete the capstone assessment to earn the Security Specialist Superbadge.
This Superbadge also requires completion of the User Authentication Specialist Superbadge, the Security Governance Specialist Superbadge, and the User
Access Specialist Superbadge.
User Authentication
Specialist Superbadge
Completed May 2, 2023
Complete the capstone assessment to earn the User Authentication Specialist Superbadge.
This Superbadge also requires completion of the User Authentication Settings Superbadge Unit, the Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On settings
Superbadge Unit, and the User Authentication Troubleshooting Superbadge Unit.
User
Authentication Settings Superbadge Unit
Completed April 20, 2023
Bring user authentication settings up to standard to secure your org.
This Superbadge Unit also requires completion of the Superbadge Program Security: Quick Look Badge and the Credential Security Badge.
Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On Settings Superbadge Unit
Completed May 2, 2023
Configure MFA and SSO settings based on a set of requirements.
This Superbadge Unit also requires completion of the Superbadge Program Security: Quick Look Badge and the User Authentication Badge.
User Authentication
Troubleshooting Superbadge Unit
Completed April 25, 2023
Troubleshoot user authentication issues based on a scenario.\
This Superbadge Unit also requires completion of the Superbadge Program Security: Quick Look Badge and the User Authentication Badge.
Security Governance
Specialist Superbadge
Completed May 5, 2023
Prepare your org to proactively monitor authentication activities.
This Superbadge also requires completion of the Authentication Governance Superbadge Unit and the Access Governance Superbadge Unit.
Authentication Governance
Superbadge Unit
Completed May 5, 2023
Prepare your org to proactively monitor authentication activities.
This Superbadge Unit also requires completion of the Superbadge Program Security: Quick Look Badge and the Data Security Badge.
Access Governance Superbadge Unit
Completed April 21, 2023
Monitor your org for access-related security vulnerabilities.
This Superbadge Unit also requires completion of the Superbadge Program Security: Quick Look Badge, the Data Security Badge, and the Privileged
User Responsibilities Badge.
User Access Specialist Superbadge
Completed May 5, 2023
Complete the capstone assessment to earn the User Access Specialist Superbadge.
This Superbadge also requires completion of the User Access Fundamentals Superbadge Unit, the Extended User Access and Restriction Superbadge Unit, and
the User Access Troubleshooting Superbadge Unit.
User Access Fundamentals
Superbadge Unit
Completed May 5, 2023
Flex your security muscles by locking down record access.
This Superbadge Unit also requires completion of the Superbadge Program Security: Quick Look Badge and the Data Security Badge.
Extended User
Access and Restriction Superbadge Unit
Completed May 5, 2023
Build effective sharing solutions to provide the right access to the right records.
This Superbadge Unit also requires completion of the Superbadge Program Security: Quick Look Badge, the Data Security Badge, and the Protect Your
Data in Salesforce Badge.
User Access Troubleshooting
Superbadge Unit
Completed May 5, 2023
Troubleshoot user access issues based on a scenario.
This Superbadge Unit also requires completion of the Superbadge Program Security: Quick Look Badge and the Data Security Badge.
Trailhead badges are projects and modules that offer hands-on Salesforce experience. Users learn to be creative with Trailhead badges that help solve real-world problems including documentation of user stories, demo building, and implementing Salesforce functionality. Badges are earned by completing either a hands-on challenge or a quiz.
As of
May 14, 2023, Lee Sauer is a Triple-Star Ranger with 309 Badges,
164,500 points and 13 completed Trails.
Click HERE to view a complete list of Lee's Trailhead Badges.
