Nadina D. Lisbon is nothing short of a go-getter. Growing up in the Caribbean and venturing to the United States on her own for college, she showcased her drive and determination from an early age. Her passion for problem-solving led her to pursue a double major in mathematics and computer science as well as a master’s in computational science. It was during this master’s program that a professor recommended Nadina for an internship with a company using Salesforce, setting the course for her career as a developer, and eventually, as an enterprise architect.
After the internship, Nadina was offered a full-time position, marking the start of her professional journey with Salesforce. While she thrived in the dynamic environment of a startup, wearing many hats and learning several skills, Nadina decided to move into the enterprise space where she could focus solely on the Salesforce Platform. Becoming a Salesforce expert and understanding the various technologies that integrate with the platform was a strategic shift that propelled Nadina’s career to new heights.
Every new job was a chance to learn about different technologies and how they integrate with Salesforce. It made me a better developer and a more strategic thinker.
Nadina D. LisbonEnterprise Architect, NetApp
Nadina’s dedication to continual learning and problem-solving, plus her strategic approach to career development, led her to become the first Black female Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA). As a CRM enterprise architect, Nadina continues to use her analytical and big-picture thinking by integrating cutting-edge technologies into business solutions. With next-generation AI transforming business operations and CRM, she is excited about Salesforce’s recent AI launches, such as Agentforce, Data Cloud, and Prompt Builder. She believes these tools and products have the ability to enhance productivity by eliminating tasks like starting projects from scratch and gathering data from multiple places, allowing users to focus more on impactful work. Nadina considers AI-powered CRMs to be revolutionary as they provide task automation, data analysis, and predictive insights that create more personalized customer interactions and enable employees to focus on more complex business situations and business growth.
Beyond her professional achievements, Nadina enjoys mentoring others, sharing her journey, and helping aspiring tech professionals navigate their own paths. She remains passionate about giving back to the Trailblazer Community and is actively involved in several initiatives, including mentoring, organizing, and participating in various community groups and conferences, such as the Frederick Architect User Group, Dreamin’ In Color, and more. Nadina’s holistic view of technology, combined with her desire to mentor and lead, underscores her significant contributions to the Salesforce community and her continued impact as an enterprise architect.
Nadina’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and innovation plus the impact of community in the tech world.