Data Engineer | Electrical Engineer
LSU Electrical Engineering graduate combining technical expertise with entrepreneurial drive. Specializing in low-voltage systems, data infrastructure, and building solutions that bridge engineering and business.
From founding my first business at 16 to designing automated systems at LSU, my journey has been driven by curiosity and a passion for problem-solving.
Hey there! I'm Connor, a Louisiana native and proud LSU Tiger who recently made the move to Dallas to kick off my career as a Data Engineer at Telios. I graduated with my BS in Electrical Engineering in May 2025 and passed my FE exam shortly after, officially making me an Engineer in Training!
My journey into engineering has been anything but typical. I started my first business at 16, running CR Pressure Washing throughout high school and college, serving over 70 homes across Louisiana. That entrepreneurial experience taught me grit, customer service, and how to manage projects from start to finish.
At LSU, I dove deep into electrical systems, controls, and automation. From programming PLCs and designing electrical systems during my internship at Olin to building an automated bartender for my senior capstone project, I love solving complex problems with creative, hands-on solutions.
When I'm not designing low voltage systems or optimizing data center infrastructure, you'll find me on the golf course, in the gym, or tinkering with the latest tech. I'm passionate about continuous improvement—whether that's in my career, my golf swing, or my mile PR.
While I'm currently working as a Data Engineer, I've discovered something unexpected about myself through a side project that's changed how I think about my career. After graduating, I failed the FE exam on my first attempt. Instead of getting discouraged, I found Wasim Asghar's Study for FE, a SaaS platform that helped me pass on my second try.
I was so impressed by how the right solution at the right time completely changed my outcome that I reached out to Wasim directly, offering to work for free just to learn. What started as curiosity turned into a partnership where I conduct competitive analysis, SEO audits, and sales strategy work for Study for FE.
But the part that really surprised me was working with students during onboarding. Understanding their challenges, talking through their goals, and helping them find the right solution became my favorite part of the week. That's when I realized something important: I genuinely enjoy working with people, understanding their problems, and helping them find solutions.
So while I'm building my technical career, I'm also exploring opportunities where I can combine my engineering background with this newfound interest in working directly with people. Whether that's in technical sales, solutions engineering, or customer success, I'm excited to find a role where I can use both my technical skills and my passion for helping people solve problems.
How I approach new roles to deliver value quickly while building lasting relationships and deep product knowledge. Click each phase to expand.
Foundation Building & Deep Learning
Meet with manager to align on what success looks like in first 30-90 days and beyond
Finish all mandatory company and HR trainings, compliance modules, and system access
Meet with ALL team members including SDRs, AEs, SEs, and cross-functional partners (Marketing, CS, Product)
Spend time with top SDRs and AEs - learn why they're successful and what I can replicate
Learn key use cases, problems solved, product differentiators, and understand WHY customers buy
Understand who the ICP is, what the BEST customer looks like, and who NOT to target
Watch discovery and demo call recordings from top performers to learn messaging and objection handling
Understand who we compete against, our advantages, and how to position against competitors
Get familiar with CRM (Salesforce/HubSpot), sales engagement tools (Outreach/SalesLoft), and conversation intelligence (Gong/Chorus)
Create a systematic workflow for prospecting, follow-ups, and pipeline management using the tech stack
Get proficient with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, 6sense, or other prospecting/intent data tools
Application & Early Results
Begin prospecting using learned best practices, ICP targeting, and multi-channel sequences
Take ownership of inbound leads, qualify them effectively, and conduct discovery calls
A/B test different email subject lines, call openers, and value propositions to find what resonates
Generate first qualified opportunities and book meetings for AEs
Focus on hitting daily activity metrics to create a healthy pipeline
Monitor call-to-connect rates, email response rates, and meeting-set rates to identify improvement areas
Regular check-ins on call quality, qualification standards, and areas to improve
Iterate on question frameworks and qualification criteria based on AE feedback
Build strong partnerships with assigned AEs, learn what makes a quality handoff
Hitting Stride & Contributing Ideas
Consistently hit or exceed activity quotas, meeting quotas, and pipeline targets
Analyze my funnel metrics and implement tactics to improve conversion at each stage
Create efficient daily routines that maximize productive selling time
Contribute insights from prospect conversations to team knowledge base and product feedback
Create playbooks or templates that helped me succeed to share with the team
Help onboard newer SDRs with lessons learned from my first 90 days
Pinpoint specific skills or areas to develop for promotion to AE or next role
Meet with manager to set Q2 goals and discuss promotion path/timeline
Begin learning adjacent products or advanced features to position for growth
From AI-powered automation to hands-on engineering, here are some highlights of my work.
Developed an AI-powered client acquisition system for local service businesses, integrating landing pages, follow-up automations, and booking flows. Tested how agent-style AI could improve sales efficiency and reduce manual workload.
Partnered with Study for FE to explore how AI, SEO, and funnel strategy could improve customer acquisition. Conducted audits on user experience, competitor positioning, and sales workflows, applying automation and analytics to deliver actionable insights.
LSU senior capstone project featuring a PLC-controlled system with HMI touchscreen interface to automatically mix and dispense custom drinks. Integrated hardware design, programming, and user interface development.
"He's the kind of person who figures things out quickly, takes ownership, and always brings a positive, solutions oriented attitude."
"Mr. Regard has impressed me as a hard worker and someone who is extremely flexible and wise in a time of crisis. I have no doubt that he will thrive in any of his future endeavors!"
Additional professional references from Telios and Olin Corporation leadership are available upon request. I'm happy to connect you with supervisors and colleagues who can speak to my technical abilities, communication skills, and client-focused approach.
I'm always interested in connecting with fellow engineers, potential collaborators, or anyone who wants to talk about electrical systems, tech, or the best golf courses in Dallas.