Biren Shah, former VP at J.D. Power, discusses optimizing the user experience in automotive retail.He led initiatives to map the complex customer journey across various digital touchpoints.J.D. Power built an omnichannel platform integrating data from OEMs and providers for comprehensive analytics.Analyzing data revealed insights like dealers not following up on leads properly affecting conversions.Behavioral indicators like repeat visits and use of funnel tools were predictive of buyer readiness to purchase.A buyer intention engine using machine learning helped identify potential buyers based on behaviors.Personalized incentive offers targeted high intent, on-the-fence shoppers, boosting conversion rates.Best practices include robust customer journey mapping, validating hypotheses through testing, and real-time decision-making.Shah led the end-to-end redesign of a new customer portal at J.D. Power to address increasing complexity and customer needs.Challenges included adapting platform strategy for widespread adoption without losing product cohesion.