Chris Rodriguez

Roadshow Coordinator @ ABB

About

As a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Florida, I have learned that growth often comes through both success and failure. Every challenge has taught me something new, and I have developed the mindset to turn setbacks into opportunities. That resilience, combined with a constant drive to improve, has shaped me into someone who is always striving to learn, adapt, and grow.I am passionate about becoming the best version of myself, both professionally and personally. Whether it is learning a new skill, stepping outside my comfort zone, or seeking feedback to improve, I push myself every day to take on new challenges. That mindset is what fuels my excitement as a Sales Engineer at ABB.I look forward to learning from those around me, making meaningful contributions to my team, and continuing to grow as an engineer and as a person.

Country

United States

City

St. Petersburg

Industry

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Skill

Sales Engineering, Problem Solving, Communication, Build Projects, Teamwork, Engineering

Experience

Roadshow Coordinator

ABB

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Pricing Analyst

ABB

2025-7 - 2026-1 · 7 mos

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Sales And Marketing Intern- Distribution Solutions

ABB

2024-5 - 2024-8 · 4 mos

Cary, North Carolina, United States

-Utilized Power BI to create an automated MTD orders report in which improved workflow efficiency by 30% -Performed analysis of past and ongoing bids to create a power bi dashboard that has provided insight to help increase hit rate by 10% -Communicated with manufacturing plants and 10+ account managers to create an interactive and automated pilot/demo tracker in which provides insight into where new products have been approved and where they need to be sent

Electrification Co-Op

ABB

2023-5 - 2024-1 · 9 mos

Florida, United States

• Used Salesforce to create opportunities, request quotes from the commercial operations team, and link existing quotes • Performed technical analysis of electrical drawings and specifications to quote orders up to $250k, providing customers solutions using ABB’s low voltage electrification profile • Traveled across the state of Florida to support ABB market including 10+ Account Managers and 20+ distributors by communicating with the manufacturing plants and customers in coordinating, expediting, and managing 20+ orders weekly • Provided details on $100M+ worth of upcoming large products using the Dodge analytics software to send out to the Florida Account Managers weekly • Utilized Power BI to create reports regarding the number of panelboards ordered each month by distributors to aid Account Managers in having conversations about joining ABB’s merchandised panelboard program

Engineering and Construction Intern

NextEra Energy, Inc.

2022-5 - 2022-8 · 4 mos

Juno Beach, Florida, United States

-Identified three critical issues with current OEM procurement processes for NextEra Energy solar equipment such as inverters, and generator step-up transformers resulting in a 50% increase in efficiency. -Researched and analyzed turn-key service to track assets by conducting meetings with vendors and discussed the cost benefit analysis which could increase productivity by 50%. -Engaged in daily plan of the day (POD) meetings and routine All Hands safety checks to ensure quality and safety at the solar site. -Developed a new excel dashboard for the team to track and analyze the actual time elapsed vs forecasted time to complete each construction project element.