Influential Woman · Information Technology
Sai Akshitha Gaddam
Senior Salesforce Engineer and, Archer Daniels Midland
Austin, TX
Her Story
About Sai Akshitha
I am a Senior Salesforce Engineer and Salesforce Certified Architect with a decade of experience building CRM solutions that make businesses more efficient and user-centric. I am the founder of AI TestGenie, a platform that brings AI-driven efficiency to developers, testers, and business users. I value clarity, practicality, continuous learning, and collaboration, and I am committed to contributing positively to society through technology. I believe in perseverance, a disciplined lifestyle, and balancing technical excellence with personal well-being. Passionate about mentoring and sharing knowledge, I help others navigate their careers in technology while responsibly embracing innovation. I am also an author at SalesforceBen.com, the world’s largest dedicated Salesforce news site, where I contribute insights, tutorials, and thought leadership on Salesforce best practices, development, DevOps, and AI-powered tools for the global Salesforce community.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Sai Akshitha
01What do you attribute your success to?
Persistence, continuous learning, and a focus on bridging technical solutions with real-world business impact.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Focus on solving real problems, not just building features. The impact is what matters.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be confident in your skills, embrace mentorship, and don’t shy away from leadership opportunities. Technology thrives on diverse perspectives. No matter how challenging a task may seem, stay persistent and work hard perseverance is key. At the same time, remember to maintain balance in your life: prioritize your health and enjoy every part of life beyond technology. Success is not just about skills or technical knowledge; it’s also about well-being, curiosity, and living fully.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in the technical field is staying current with rapidly evolving technologies. It’s essential to continuously learn and adapt to new tools, frameworks, and approaches. At the same time, there’s a tremendous opportunity to leverage AI, automation, and cloud technologies to build scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions. Choosing the right path in technology, one that aligns with your skills and long-term goals, can lead to a sustainable and impactful career.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I value clarity, practicality, continuous learning, collaboration, and the positive contribution of technology to society. I also believe in perseverance and maintaining a disciplined, balanced lifestyle to achieve long-term success and well-being.
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