About Lewis

Lewis is a legally blind tech professional based in Indiana who combines nonprofit experience, tech skills, and entrepreneurial grit. With six Salesforce certifications, he brings serious expertise to his role as a Salesforce Administrator in Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) apprenticeship program. Inspired by his younger brother’s journey through BIT, Lewis was drawn to the program’s focus on empowerment and community over limitations.

At BIT, Lewis turned certifications into real-world impact, building flows and automations that simplify work for nonprofits. He credits BIT with helping him own his identity as a professional in an environment where accessibility is a core value. Outside of work, Lewis is a language enthusiast, gamer, and self-described poker nerd who thrives on strategy and connection.

Want to work with Lewis? Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn more – he’s ready to make a difference!

We sat down with Lewis, here’s what he had to say

I was looking for a way to break into tech that actually recognized the value of lived experience and didn’t treat disability like a deficit. My younger brother had previously gone through the BIT program and is now working full time in the Salesforce ecosystem. Watching him grow into his role gave me the push I needed to take that step myself. BIT stood out because it’s about empowerment and community, not just credentials — and that’s exactly the kind of space I wanted to grow in.

Flow building! I came in with admin certs under my belt but didn’t really get to use them until BIT. Now I’ve learned how to build out automations that not only work, but actually make people’s lives easier.

I’ve always known I was capable — but BIT gave me a platform to show it. It’s the first time I’ve had the support and opportunity to apply my skills in a real environment where accessibility is part of the conversation, not an afterthought. It’s helped me realize I don’t have to prove my worth despite being blind — it’s part of what makes me a better problem-solver.

I love solving messy, layered problems — especially when it means helping a nonprofit run more efficiently or making tools easier for others to use. Whether it’s customizing a user flow or cleaning up data models, I get fired up about creating systems that just work.

Because I show up ready to work, learn, and make an impact — and I don’t give up when things get hard. I bring a mix of technical skill, lived experience, and empathy that helps me see both the big picture and the fine details. I’m not just checking boxes — I’m invested in making things better for users, clients, and teammates alike.