Nick Holdren

About Nick Holdren

I’m a software engineer with a background in Applied Mathematics and Business Informatics, driven by curiosity and the pursuit of what’s next. Over the past decade, I’ve led and implemented hundreds of solutions on the Salesforce platform helping some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including AEG/AXS, Disney, Capital One, L’Oréal, Aetna/CVS, and Home Depot, transform how they connect with their customers.Whether it’s an enterprise-scale transformation or a smaller client with a big idea, I bring the same commitment to craftsmanship, creativity, and impact going beyond requirements to find elegant solutions that make a real difference.Innovation is what keeps me moving forward. While working with Procter & Gamble, I independently developed a machine learning application that leveraged image recognition to detect brand and product appearances across social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr — later adapting it for in-store robotics to identify out-of-stock items and optimize retail displays. Projects like these fuel my belief that AI and data-driven design are reshaping how technology serves people.Outside of work, I stay hands-on with a wide mix of hobbies from rebuilding cars and roadtripping to experimenting in the kitchen and recording music. I find that exploring different crafts keeps my thinking fresh and helps me bring a creative edge back into the world of technology.

Experience

1. Owner

   Illusive Studio

   Jan 2015 — Present · Blue Ash, OH, US

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  BS, Applied Mathematics

  2004 — 2009

• Northern Kentucky University

  Master of Science, Business Informatics

  2012 — 2014