Member Spotlight: Abhishek Sharma

It’s time to meet another member of the DZone community! Abhishek Sharma is a newer face at DZone, but he has already made a great impact. I caught up with him to learn more about his journey into tech and what keeps him curious both in and outside of work.

What first got you interested in technology?

"What first drew me to technology was seeing how it could solve real business problems. Early in my career, I realized that technology becomes much more interesting when you understand what is happening behind the system — how a business operates, where people struggle, and how technology can simplify that experience.

That curiosity stayed with me as I moved from working with enterprise applications into CRM, customer experience, field service, cloud transformation, and enterprise architecture. Over the years, the technologies have changed significantly, but what continues to interest me is the same question: How can we use technology to make a complex business process work better for the people who actually depend on it?"

What’s one tool you couldn’t work without?

"I would probably say a good architecture diagram — or even a simple whiteboard. My work often involves bringing together business processes, enterprise applications, integrations, data, AI, and operational teams. When a problem becomes complicated, visualizing it usually makes the conversation much easier.

Whether I am discussing CRM, field service, inventory, ERP, AI, or integration architecture, putting the end-to-end flow in front of everyone helps people see dependencies that may otherwise be missed. I have learned that sometimes a well-designed diagram can resolve in twenty minutes what several meetings could not."

What’s your favorite way to keep your technical skills current?

"For me, the best way to stay current is to combine structured learning with practical application. I continue to pursue certifications and explore new capabilities, particularly around Oracle Cloud, Field Service, AI, agentic AI, automation, and enterprise architecture, but I do not like learning technology only at a theoretical level.

I learn much more by asking how an emerging technology would actually work in a real enterprise environment. Writing technical articles also helps because it forces me to organize my thinking and challenge my own assumptions. Judging technology awards, engaging with professional organizations, reading industry research, and learning from other architects and practitioners give me perspectives outside my immediate projects as well.

Technology changes too quickly to ever say, “I know enough.” Continuous learning has simply become part of the profession for me."

In your free time, what do you like to do?

"I enjoy hiking and spending time with my kids, especially playing games with them. What I enjoy most about spending time with my kids is seeing the world through their eyes. They often approach a game or a problem with a completely different perspective, and it’s a great reminder that sometimes the best ideas come from looking at familiar things in unfamiliar ways."

Hiking sounds wonderful! Do you have any pictures to share?

"I have attached a picture of me clicked during one of the Hiking trails near Cuyahoga Falls in Ohio. Hiking is one of my favourite ways to step away from technology and spend time outdoors with his family. For me, it provides a chance to slow down, recharge, and enjoy time away from the demands of work."

Check out more of Abhishek's content here.