Salesforce Architecture Services
Lovalto is a Salesforce consulting firm specializing in enterprise architecture, data modeling, and scalable platform design. Led by Evan Eichert, a 15x Salesforce certified architect holding the Platform Data Architect, Application Architect, and Sharing and Visibility Architect credentials, Lovalto has designed and deployed platforms supporting over 1,600 users across financial services, healthcare, and retail industries.
Enterprise Architecture Capabilities
Data Architecture and Modeling
- Custom Object Design: Strategic data model design that balances business requirements with platform limitations, ensuring optimal performance and scalability
- Relationship Architecture: Master-detail and lookup relationships designed to support complex business processes while maintaining data integrity
- Data Volume Management: Proven strategies for managing large data volumes, including archiving, data skew prevention, and performance optimization
- Reporting Structures: Data models optimized for reporting and analytics, supporting complex business intelligence requirements
Integration Architecture
- API Strategy: REST and SOAP API implementations connecting Salesforce with external systems including ERP, marketing platforms, and custom applications
- Middleware Integration: Experience with MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, and custom middleware solutions for complex data orchestration
- Event-Driven Architecture: Platform Events and Change Data Capture implementations for real-time data synchronization
- Legacy System Connectivity: Integrating modern Salesforce platforms with legacy banking, healthcare, and retail systems
Security and Sharing Architecture
- Role Hierarchy Design: Organization-wide defaults, role hierarchies, and sharing rules architected for complex organizational structures
- Record-Level Security: Criteria-based sharing, manual sharing, and apex-managed sharing for granular access control
- Field-Level Security: Profile and permission set strategies ensuring appropriate data visibility across user populations
- Compliance Architecture: Security models supporting HIPAA, SOC 2, and financial services regulatory requirements
Scalability and Performance
- Governor Limit Planning: Architecture designed to operate efficiently within Salesforce governor limits even at enterprise scale
- Bulk Processing: Batch apex, queueable jobs, and asynchronous processing patterns for handling large data volumes
- Platform Optimization: Performance tuning for orgs experiencing slow page loads, timeout errors, or batch processing failures
- Growth Planning: Capacity planning and architecture roadmaps supporting organizational growth from hundreds to thousands of users
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Salesforce architect do?
A Salesforce architect designs the technical foundation of your Salesforce platform, including data models, integration patterns, security architecture, and scalability planning. They ensure your platform can grow with your business while maintaining performance and security.
Why is data modeling important in Salesforce?
Proper data modeling determines how information flows through your Salesforce org. Poor data models lead to performance issues, reporting limitations, and difficult maintenance. A well-architected data model supports complex business processes while remaining scalable and maintainable.
How do you ensure Salesforce architecture is scalable?
Scalable Salesforce architecture requires careful planning around governor limits, sharing models, automation design, and data volume management. Lovalto has deployed platforms supporting 1,600+ users by designing with growth in mind from day one.
What integration patterns does Lovalto recommend?
Integration patterns depend on your specific needs. Common patterns include REST/SOAP APIs for real-time sync, middleware platforms for complex orchestration, and event-driven architectures using Platform Events. We select patterns based on data volume, latency requirements, and system capabilities.
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