Kent Hislop
Executive Sales Engineer at Schneider Electric
Executive Sales Engineer at Schneider Electric
My professional focus is partnering with Electrical Contractors in the Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma area. I serve as a local technical resource for Square D power distribution and Schneider Electric automation solutions.
I act as the bridge between factory engineering and field installation. Whether it involves spec-ing a Low Voltage Switchgear lineup, designing a complex Motor Control Center (MCC), or retrofitting existing infrastructure, I solve the application challenges that contractors face daily.
I view every sale as a long-term partnership. I specialize in complex projects across Water/Wastewater, Healthcare, and Oil & Gas, ensuring that the Square D equipment we install maximizes operational success for years to come.
Serve as the primary technical resource for Electrical Contractors and Design Firms, managing strategic accounts in the Water/Wastewater, Healthcare, and Oil & Gas sectors. * **Problem Solving:** specialize in adapting Square D product lines to fit unique application constraints and physical footprint limitations. * **Technical Bridge:** Act as the liaison between design specifications and contractor installation needs, ensuring project feasibility and profitability. * **Lifecycle Ownership:** maintain engagement from the initial bid through final commissioning to ensure the long-term success of the installation.
Technical sales lead for industrial end-users and consultants. Specialized in layout assistance and specification design for Square D gear, ensuring technical compliance while driving commercial growth across the Eastern Oklahoma region.
Completed rigorous rotation program covering project management, quotation analysis, and technical sales engineering. Gained foundational expertise in the full Schneider Electric portfolio.
Developed a custom Python application to ingest raw sensor data (radar/doppler), process statistical variances, and visualize performance trends. Demonstrates ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights for performance optimization.
View Code →Architected a self-hosted server environment using Linux and Docker. Manages local DNS filtering, network security policies, and automated service deployment, mirroring industrial IT/OT convergence environments.
Orchestrating large-scale pixel light shows using xLights and FPP (Falcon Player). Involves complex network sequencing and hardware integration.
Designing functional parts and prototypes. Enthusiast of additive manufacturing and CAD modeling for home automation mounts and custom fixtures.
Avid golfer (16 handicap) and simulator builder. Focused on using launch monitor analytics to optimize equipment and performance.
Husband and father of two boys. We enjoy outdoor adventures and traveling to new courses.