Nidhi Sharma

Nidhi Sharma

New York · USA · nidhi@nidhisharma.pro

Senior Software Engineering Leader | AI & CRM Architect | IEEE Senior Member

Transforming Enterprise Technology Through Innovation, Research, and Mentorship


ABOUT ME

I am an award-winning Senior Software Engineering Leader with over 15 years of experience driving enterprise-scale digital transformation across CRM, cloud, and AI domains. Currently, I lead platform innovation at Cox Automotive, where I oversee Salesforce strategy for over 6,000 users across 12+ business units, including Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, and Dealertrack.

My expertise spans enterprise architecture, AI-enhanced CRM systems, and large-scale platform consolidation. Most notably, I led the groundbreaking SFx Salesforce consolidation initiative—unifying 12 business units and serving approximately 250,000 users. In recognition of this achievement, I received Cox Automotive's "Above & Beyond Award" in 2023.

Beyond corporate leadership, I am a published researcher contributing to the advancement of the technology profession through peer-reviewed publications in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and CRM systems. My research on "Predictive Customer Intelligence" and "AI-Enhanced Data Privacy in Retail CRM Systems" has been presented at prestigious international conferences.

I am deeply committed to developing the next generation of technology leaders. I have mentored over 50 professionals globally, resulting in measurable outcomes such as promotions to senior and lead positions, certification achievements, and successful career transitions. My current leadership and service roles include:
- IEEE Long Island Section: Second Vice Chair (2025-2028)
- Menttium Program: Handpicked Corporate Mentor
- Salesforce Trailblazer Community & ADPList: Active Mentor
-RoseHack 2026 (UC Riverside): Keynote Speaker

In the academic sphere, I have peer-reviewed over 90 research papers for 18+ international conferences across the AI, data science, and information systems domains. I also serve as a Session Chair and hold Technical Program Committee Member roles at venues including ECIS 2026 (Milan) and ICAIC 2026 (Houston).


Experience

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Cox Automotive Inc.

Direct enterprise-wide Salesforce strategy and architecture across Cox Automotive's portfolio, overseeing multiple Salesforce instances supporting 6,000+ users across diverse business units. Lead cross-functional teams of Salesforce architects, developers, and administrators while driving digital transformation initiatives that align technology investments with corporate strategic objectives.

March 2020 - Present

Manager, Software Engineering

Dealertrack Technologies (Cox Automotive)

Led enterprise Salesforce architecture and development across four distinct instances supporting 6,000+ users organization wide. Managed two Agile Scrum teams delivering strategic initiatives, system integrations, and continuous improvement projects.

March 2017 - February 2020

Senior Salesforce Developer

Dealertrack Technologies (Cox Automotive)

Delivered enterprise-scale Salesforce development projects, including SAP integration, CPQ implementation, territory management, and custom application development supporting 6,000+ users.

March 2017 - February 2020

Senior Salesforce Developer / Database Administrator

Everyday Health Inc. - Hudson Street, NY

Managed complete Salesforce org administration and development, implementing Service Cloud, knowledge management, and system integrations while providing comprehensive platform support.

March 2013 - November 2013

Salesforce Developer / Administrator

Source Media Inc. - One State Street Plaza, NYC, NY

Led Salesforce development and administration initiatives, including CRM migration, third-party integrations, and custom application development for media and publishing operations.

July 2012 - March 2013

Salesforce Developer

SvimTech Software Pvt. Ltd. – India

Delivered end-to-end Salesforce implementations for education and agriculture sectors, building custom applications with complex workflows, integrations, and reporting solutions.

January 2010 – October 2011

Lead Software Developer

88 CORDIALS DIGITAL Technologies LLP – India

Led Salesforce platform development and implementation projects, serving as functional team lead for major Sales and Service Cloud deployments across cross-functional teams..

April 2005 – July 2007

IEEE PUBLICATIONS & SCHOLARLY ARTICLES

Contributing to the advancement of artificial intelligence, CRM systems, and enterprise technology through peer-reviewed academic research and industry publications.

Sharma, N. (2025) - AI Enhanced Data Privacy in Retail CRM Systems.

11th International Conference on Engineering and Emerging Technologies (ICEET 2025).

This research investigates the implementation of AI-driven privacy protection mechanisms in retail CRM environments, addressing the critical balance between personalized customer experiences and data protection compliance. The study presents a framework for automated privacy controls that maintain GDPR and CCPA compliance while enabling predictive analytics.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, CRM Systems, Retail Technology, GDPR Compliance

Sharma, N. (2025) - Predictive Customer Intelligence: A Synthetic Data-Driven Evaluation of Machine Learning and NLP Integration for CRM Churn Prediction and Lifetime Value Forecasting.

International Journal of Computer Applications (IJCA), Volume 187, Number 56

Enterprise CRM systems contain vast amounts of unstructured data—approximately 80% of customer information—that remains underutilized in predictive modeling. This research demonstrates how natural language processing and machine learning techniques can unlock "dark data" to enhance customer lifetime value (CLV) predictions and churn forecasting. Through implementation at a major automotive technology company, the study validates a framework that increased prediction accuracy by 45% while maintaining data quality standards.

Customer Relationship Management, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Customer Lifetime Value, Churn Prediction, Dark Data, Agentforce

Sharma, N. (2025) - Agentic AI for Sales Intelligence.

5th International Conference on Communication Technology and Information Technology (ICCTIT 2025)

This paper explores the application of autonomous AI agents in sales intelligence platforms, demonstrating how conversational AI can handle routine customer inquiries while seamlessly escalating complex scenarios to human representatives. The research presents a human-in-the-loop framework that maintains service quality while reducing representative workload by 40%.

Agentic AI, Sales Intelligence, Conversational AI, Customer Service Automation, Salesforce Agentforce


PEER REVIEW & ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS

Session chair and Peer Reviewer for prestigious international conferences, contributing to the advancement of artificial intelligence, data science, and enterprise technology research

Session Chair

IIPEM2025 - International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Practices in Engineering & Management, IEEE Singapore Section, Singapore

Technical Program Committee Member (TPCM) and Peer Reviewer

• 4th AISDS'2025- International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Smart Data Science (TPCM)
• ACETconf2025 – Advanced Computing and Emerging Technologies Conference
• 16th ICWCIE2026- International Conference institute of Clerks or Works and Construction Inspectorate
• 7th ICSISCET2025 –International Conference on Smart and Intelligent Systems for Computing and Emerging
Technologies
• IIPEM2025 – International Conference on Intelligent Information Processing and Energy Management
• 4th ICCIKE2025 –International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Knowledge Engineering
• DSIS2025 – International Conference on Data Science and Intelligent Systems (TPCM)
• QCETCS2026 – International Conference on Quantum Computing, Emerging Technologies and Computer Science
• 2nd ICITSC'2025 -International Conference on Intelligent Transportation and Smart Cities
• 5th ICMNWC'2025- International Conference on Mobile Networks and Wireless Communications
• 6th CCAI'2026 - International Conference on Computer Communication and Artificial Intelligence (TPCM)
• 5th ICIPTM2026 -
• 4th IATMSI -IEEE International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Technology and Management for Social Innovation


MENTORSHIP & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Menttium Corporate Mentoring Program

Active Mentor

• Selected as a corporate mentor in the prestigious Menttium mentoring program, guiding mid-career technology professionals in Salesforce architecture, career advancement, and leadership development
• Provide strategic guidance on technical career transitions, Salesforce certification paths, enterprise architecture best practices, and work-life balance for women in technology

Salesforce Trailblazer Mentor Program

Community Mentor & Advocate

• Serving as a volunteer mentor in the Salesforce Trailblazer community, supporting aspiring professionals with platform guidance, certification prep, and career development across the globe.
• Facilitate monthly sessions on advanced technical topics and best practices.

ADPList

Community Mentor

• Active mentor on ADPList, providing career guidance and technical mentorship to professionals in technology, focusing on Salesforce development, cloud architecture, and career transitions.
• Support mentees globally through one-on-one sessions on career strategy, interview preparation, and technical skill development.


Technical Expertise

Salesforce Platform

Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ (Oracle Big Machines), Lightning Experience, Classic, Salesforce Communities, Territory Management 2.0

AI & Conversational Automation

LLM integration with Salesforce, prompt engineering for intelligent agent design, human-in-the-loop escalation frameworks, Agentforce architecture for autonomous service handling, AI-driven case routing and resolution strategies

Development Technologies

Apex (Classes, Triggers, Batch, Schedulable, Queueable), Visualforce (Pages, Components, Controllers, Extensions), Lightning Web Components, Aura Components, Process Builder, Flows, Workflow Rules

Integration & Middleware

MuleSoft, Skyvva, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, Bulk API, Metadata API, Platform Events, Change Data Capture, WebSphere Cast Iron Studio

Data Management

Data Loader, Data Loader.io, CRM Fusion Demand Tools, Data Integration Wizard, Complex Data Migrations

Programming Languages

Java, C++, JavaScript, SOQL, SOSL

Web Technologies

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, XML, JSON

Database Systems

Oracle, SQL Server, PL/SQL, RDBMS

Development Tools

Force.com IDE (Eclipse), Visual Studio Code, Developer Console, Workbench, Git, Bitbucket

Third-Party Applications

DocuSign, TaskRay, Oracle CPQ (Big Machines), ExactTarget/Marketing Cloud, SAP

Methodologies

Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, Code Review Best Practices


Awards & Certifications

  • 🏆 Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist
         Focus: Autonomous AI agents and conversational AI implementation
         Status: Active

  • 🏆 Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant
         Focus: Enterprise data integration and analytics
         Status: Active

  • 🏆 Salesforce Certified Platform Data Architect
         Focus: Data modeling, governance, and enterprise architecture
         Status: Active

  • 🏆 Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
         Focus: Sales process optimization and CRM strategy
         Status: Active

  • 🏆 Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant
         Focus: Customer service transformation and case management
         Status: Active

  • 🏆 Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator II
         Focus: Advanced platform administration and governance
         Status: Active

  • 🏆 Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator
         Focus: Core platform configuration and management
         Status: Active

  • 🏆 Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
         Focus: Custom application development and user experience
         Status: Active