{"id":16158,"date":"2026-04-03T15:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crm.folio3.com\/blog\/?p=16158"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:02:18","slug":"zendesk-to-salesforce-migration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crm.folio3.com\/blog\/zendesk-to-salesforce-migration\/","title":{"rendered":"Zendesk to Salesforce Service Cloud Migration: Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16158\" class=\"elementor elementor-16158\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30dd3d1c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30dd3d1c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4adc15ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4adc15ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Zendesk is strong for ticketing, but as customer service grows more complex, Service Cloud&#8217;s deeper Salesforce integration becomes valuable. Before committing, it helps to spend time <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.folio3.com\/blog\/comparing-customer-service-solutions-salesforce-service-cloud-vs-zendesk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comparing both platforms<\/a> side by side.<\/p>\n<p>This guide covers why organizations migrate from Zendesk to Salesforce, the challenges you&#8217;ll face, and a step-by-step migration strategy so you can transition without disrupting service.<\/p>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Salesforce Service Cloud unifies sales, service, and customer data in one platform<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Zendesk to Salesforce migration requires data mapping, custom field strategy, and workflow rebuild<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Key benefits: unified customer view, better automation, AI-powered routing<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">12\u201318 week timeline typical for mid-market service operations<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Phased rollout by queue reduces disruption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key Benefits of Migrating From Zendesk to Salesforce<\/h2>\n<h3>Unified Customer 360 View<\/h3>\n<p>Zendesk and Salesforce Sales Cloud are separate systems. Service Cloud brings them together. Agents see complete customer history: sales opportunities, service cases, billing, contracts. This eliminates context switching and reduces resolution time.<\/p>\n<h3>Deeper Automation and Workflow Control<\/h3>\n<p>Service Cloud&#8217;s flows and process builder are more powerful than Zendesk&#8217;s workflow engine. Organizations already on Salesforce Classic should also consider a <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.folio3.com\/blog\/salesforce-classic-to-lightning-migration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Classic to Lightning migration<\/a> to get the most out of Service Cloud.<\/p>\n<p>Conditional routing, multi-step automations, and integration with other Salesforce clouds unlock possibilities Zendesk can&#8217;t match.<\/p>\n<h3>AI-Powered Service (Einstein)<\/h3>\n<p>Einstein for Service delivers: case classification (auto-tag based on subject), knowledge recommendations, sentiment analysis, and suggested article routing. These capabilities are immature in Zendesk.<\/p>\n<h3>Native Integration With Sales and Commerce<\/h3>\n<p>Service Cloud is native Salesforce. Warranty data, service contract, product information\u2014all accessible without custom API work. Integration is orders of magnitude simpler than syncing Zendesk with Salesforce.<\/p>\n<h3>Scalability and Customization<\/h3>\n<p>Service Cloud scales to handle thousands of agents and millions of cases. Customization (custom objects, fields, automations) is easier than Zendesk&#8217;s more rigid platform.<\/p>\n<h2>Zendesk to Salesforce Migration Key Steps<\/h2>\n<h3>Action 1: Audit Your Data<\/h3>\n<p>Export your Zendesk data: tickets (cases), users (agents), organizations (accounts), custom fields. Quantify volume: How many open cases? Historical cases to migrate? Custom fields? This baseline informs timeline and effort.<\/p>\n<h3>Action 2: Map Zendesk Fields to Salesforce Objects<\/h3>\n<p>Zendesk&#8217;s data structure doesn&#8217;t map cleanly to Salesforce:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zendesk Organizations<\/b> \u2192 Salesforce <b>Accounts<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zendesk Users<\/b> \u2192 Salesforce <b>Contacts<\/b> + <b>Users<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zendesk Tickets<\/b> \u2192 Salesforce <b>Cases<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zendesk Custom Fields<\/b> \u2192 Salesforce <b>Custom Fields<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The same principle applies whether you&#8217;re coming from Zendesk or following a <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.folio3.com\/blog\/hubspot-to-salesforce-migration-easy-step-by-step-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HubSpot to Salesforce migration<\/a> path \u2014 field mapping is always the foundation.<\/p>\n<h3>Action 3: Select the Right Migration Tools<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Tool<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Best For<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Cost<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Data Loader<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Simple migrations, technical teams<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Free<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Talend<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Complex data transformation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$15K\u2013$50K<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Informatica<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Enterprise data quality<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$20K\u2013$100K+<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Zapier<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Small migrations, less technical<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$500\u2013$2K<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Custom APIs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Specialized integrations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$5K\u2013$20K<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Most mid-market migrations use Data Loader + custom scripts or Talend.<\/p>\n<h2>Pre-Migration Steps: Zendesk to Salesforce<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Assess Your Current Setup<\/h3>\n<p>Document your Zendesk configuration: custom fields, automation rules, routing rules, SLA policies, integrations (email, Slack, etc.). This assessment informs what needs rebuilding in Service Cloud.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Define Clear Objectives<\/h3>\n<p>Why migrate? Better integration with sales? Improved agent experience? Cost savings? Define success metrics: reduce average handle time by X%, improve CSAT score by Y%, or reduce escalations by Z%. Communicate goals\u2014they motivate adoption.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bring the Right Team Together<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need: Salesforce admin\/architect, Zendesk expert (to understand current configuration), data specialist, service leadership, and agent representatives. Cross-functional teams prevent misaligned decisions.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Evaluate Available Resources<\/h3>\n<p>Migration requires 8\u201312 person-weeks of effort. Do you have internal capacity, or hire a partner? Experienced partners compress timelines by 25\u201330% and reduce rework risk.<\/p>\n<h2>Zendesk to Salesforce Migration: Key Benefits (Expanded)<\/h2>\n<h3>Elevating Agent and Customer Experience for CSAT Optimization<\/h3>\n<p>Unified view reduces customer frustration (&#8220;I already told you this&#8221;). Einstein recommendations help agents resolve faster. Measurable outcomes: 5\u201315% CSAT improvement, 10\u201320% faster resolution time.<\/p>\n<p><b>Implementation Roadmap:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Week 1\u20132: Migrate cases and contacts<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Week 3\u20134: Enable Einstein case classification<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Week 5\u20136: Set up knowledge recommendations<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Week 7\u20138: Train agents on new workflows<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Success Indicators:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">CSAT improvement by Week 4<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Faster resolution times by Week 6<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Agent adoption &gt;85% by Week 8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Driving Efficiency and Cost Reduction<\/h3>\n<p>Unified platform reduces licensing: no need for separate Zendesk + Salesforce. Automation reduces manual work. Service Cloud&#8217;s productivity features (macros, keyboard shortcuts) speed agent workflows. Measurable outcomes: 15\u201320% cost reduction, 10\u201315% efficiency gain.<\/p>\n<p><b>Strategic Focus Areas:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">License consolidation (eliminate Zendesk)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Workflow automation (reduce manual work 20%)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Knowledge management (reduce repeat questions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cultivating Customer Loyalty with 360-Degree View<\/h3>\n<p>Service Cloud connects service interactions to sales opportunities. You discover upsell opportunities during support cases. Teams that connect service data to <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.folio3.com\/blog\/use-salesforce-sales-forecasting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salesforce sales forecasting<\/a> see measurable improvement in pipeline visibility. Proactive outreach based on service history builds loyalty. Measurable outcomes: 10\u201320% increase in service-driven revenue.<\/p>\n<p><b>Implementation Strategy:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Case-to-opportunity links during service escalation<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Automated proactive outreach for at-risk accounts<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Service health dashboards shared with account executives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accelerating Innovation Through Platform Extensibility<\/h3>\n<p>Service Cloud&#8217;s ecosystem (AppExchange, MuleSoft integration) enables rapid innovation. Add chatbots, knowledge management, AI-assisted responses. Zendesk&#8217;s extensibility is limited by comparison.<\/p>\n<p><b>Innovation Roadmap:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Q1: Einstein case routing<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Q2: Chatbot for common issues (via Slack)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Q3: Knowledge base integration<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Q4: Predictive case severity scoring<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Pre-Migration Steps: Zendesk to Salesforce Data Migration<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Data Audit and Cleanup<\/h3>\n<p>Review Zendesk data quality. Remove test records, inactive users, and duplicate contacts. Standardize field formats (phone, email, dates). This takes 1\u20132 weeks but prevents downstream issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Map Data to Salesforce<\/h3>\n<p>Create detailed mapping: Zendesk field \u2192 Salesforce field. Document transformations (field renames, data type conversions). This document is your source of truth.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Test Migration in Sandbox<\/h3>\n<p>Load sample Zendesk data into a Service Cloud sandbox. Validate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Record counts match<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Relationships are intact (ticket-to-contact, etc.)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Custom fields populated correctly<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Spot-check 20\u201330 records manually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fix issues before production migration.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Configure Service Cloud<\/h3>\n<p>Set up Service Cloud org: case objects, custom fields, page layouts, flows, routing rules. Recreate Zendesk automation in Service Cloud. Build integrations (email, Slack, etc.). This takes 3\u20134 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Execute Data Migration<\/h3>\n<p>Run full Zendesk data export. Transform and load into Service Cloud using Data Loader or ETL tool. Validate completeness. Fix errors if needed.<\/p>\n<h2>Zendesk to Salesforce Migration Post-Migration Steps<\/h2>\n<h3>Customize the Platform for Your Business<\/h3>\n<p>Optimize page layouts based on agent feedback. Adjust routing rules based on queue performance. Refine automation based on real-world usage. Post-launch optimization runs for 4\u20138 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>Train Your Team<\/h3>\n<p>Provide hands-on training, video tutorials, user guides. Identify power users\u2014they become champions. Ongoing training for new hires. Typical training investment: 40\u201360 person-hours.<\/p>\n<h3>Create Useful Dashboards and Reports<\/h3>\n<p>Build dashboards: case volume by queue, CSAT trends, agent productivity, first-response time. These dashboards inform decisions and celebrate progress.<\/p>\n<h3>Set Up Automation Carefully<\/h3>\n<p>Start with basic automation (case assignment by queue, auto-close old cases). Expand gradually to more complex automation (escalation rules, approval workflows). Avoid over-automating\u2014simple, understandable rules drive adoption.<\/p>\n<h3>Track Performance and Improve Over Time<\/h3>\n<p>Monitor: CSAT, resolution time, agent utilization, customer satisfaction. Compare pre- and post-migration. Identify improvement areas. Share wins with the team.<\/p>\n<h2>Timeline and Costs for Zendesk to Salesforce Migration<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Phase<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Duration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Effort<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Assessment &amp; Planning<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1\u20132 weeks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2\u20133 people<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Data Mapping &amp; Preparation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2\u20133 weeks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3\u20134 people<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Service Cloud Configuration<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3\u20134 weeks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3\u20134 people<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Data Migration &amp; Testing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2\u20133 weeks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2\u20133 people<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Training &amp; Go-Live<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2\u20133 weeks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3\u20134 people<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Total<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>12\u201318 weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Varies<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Cost for mid-market migration<\/b>: $150K\u2013$400K over 12\u201318 weeks (with partner) or $80K\u2013$200K internally.<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to Migrate From Zendesk to Salesforce?<\/h2>\n<p>As a certified <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.folio3.com\/salesforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salesforce consulting partner<\/a>, Folio3 has guided 55+ organizations through Zendesk-to-Service-Cloud migrations.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve migrated millions of case records, rebuilt workflows, and trained teams. Our playbook minimizes disruption and accelerates adoption. Let us handle the complexity while you focus on serving customers.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Zendesk to Salesforce migration unifies sales and service in one platform, eliminating silos and enabling smarter customer decisions. Service Cloud delivers unified customer view, faster resolution times, and AI-powered routing that Zendesk can&#8217;t match. The 12\u201318 week investment typically delivers ROI within 3\u20136 months through reduced support costs and service-driven revenue. Let&#8217;s discuss your migration roadmap.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Zendesk to Salesforce migration unifies sales and service in one platform<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Migration takes 12\u201318 weeks and costs $150K\u2013$400K for mid-market operations<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Data quality, careful mapping, and phased rollout are critical success factors<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Post-migration optimization and training drive adoption<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Unified customer view and AI automation deliver measurable ROI within 3\u20136 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Ready to migrate from Zendesk?<\/b> Let&#8217;s discuss your roadmap. Get Folio3 <a href=\"https:\/\/crm.folio3.com\/salesforce\/migration-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">migration services<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How Long Does a Typical Zendesk to Salesforce Service Cloud Migration Take?<\/h3>\n<p>12\u201318 weeks typical for mid-market service operations. Small: 8\u201310 weeks. Large, complex: 20\u201324 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the Typical ROI Timeline for Service Cloud Migration?<\/h3>\n<p>Quick wins (unified view, faster resolution): 4\u20138 weeks. Cost savings (license consolidation, efficiency): 3\u20136 months. Revenue impact (service-driven upsells): 6\u201312 months.<\/p>\n<h3>How Do You Minimize Disruption During Migration?<\/h3>\n<p>Parallel running (keep Zendesk live while training), phased queue migration, excellent training, dedicated support 2\u20134 weeks post-launch.<\/p>\n<h3>What Data Migration Challenges Should We Expect?<\/h3>\n<p>Duplicates, incomplete fields, field mapping complexity, integration rebuild, custom field decisions. Partners handle these systematically. For enterprise teams coming from Microsoft, our <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.folio3.com\/blog\/dynamics-to-salesforce-migration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynamics to Salesforce migration<\/a> guide outlines the additional complexity involved.<\/p>\n<h3>How Do You Ensure User Adoption Post-Migration?<\/h3>\n<p>Extensive training, executive sponsorship, power user champions, quick wins visible on Day 1, continuous support 4\u20136 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>What Integration Capabilities Does Service Cloud Offer Compared to Zendesk?<\/h3>\n<p>Service Cloud integrates natively with Sales Cloud, Commerce Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Data Cloud. If your revenue stack still runs on CPQ, a <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.folio3.com\/blog\/salesforce-cpq-to-revenue-cloud-migration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPQ to Revenue Cloud migration<\/a> is worth planning alongside your service migration.<\/p>\n<p>Native email, Slack, and Teams integration. Third-party apps via AppExchange or MuleSoft. Simpler than Zendesk-to-Salesforce sync.<\/p>\n<h3>How Does Service Cloud Pricing Compare to Zendesk for Enterprise Users?<\/h3>\n<p>Service Cloud: $50\u2013$200\/month. Zendesk: $50\u2013$150\/month. Many organizations save post-migration by eliminating separate Zendesk licensing.<\/p>\n<h3>What Compliance and Security Advantages Does Service Cloud Provide?<\/h3>\n<p>FedRAMP, HIPAA, SOC 2 compliance. Data residency options (US, EU, APAC). Field-level encryption, audit trails, and access controls are superior to Zendesk.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e1b1c82 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e1b1c82\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-257d74ef\" data-id=\"257d74ef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ac6f3ce elementor-author-box--layout-image-left elementor-author-box--align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"6ac6f3ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crm.folio3.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hm-pic.webp\" alt=\"Picture of Hasan Mustafa\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHasan Mustafa\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; colo: #444;\">Engineering Manager Salesforce at Folio3<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nHasan Mustafa delivers tailored Salesforce solutions to meet clients'  specific requirements, overseeing the implementation of scenarios aligned with their needs. 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