Abel Mao

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Senior Hydropower Operations Manager at Duke Energy Corporation

United States

Overview

Abel is an operations professional with over 20 years of experience managing large-scale hydropower dams and water-control infrastructure. A graduate of Oregon State University, he specializes in dam safety, reservoir regulation, and ensuring reliable renewable power generation for a Fortune 500 company.



A Singaporean national, he has built his entire career managing safety-critical energy infrastructure within the United States.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Imaginative

Enthusiastic

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Dam Safety
His career is centered on overseeing dam safety programs, spillway readiness, flood-event response, and regulatory inspections for critical infrastructure.
Hydropower Operations
He has extensive experience leading daily operations for large hydropower dams, including turbine and generator management, and coordinating power dispatch with grid operators.
Renewable Generation
His current role focuses on ensuring the reliable generation of renewable power from hydropower sources, a key aspect of the modern energy grid.

Media Appearances

Abel has no verified media appearances

Work History

Senior Hydropower Operations Manager at Duke Energy Corporation
Hydropower Operations Manager at PacifiCorp
Hydroelectric Plant Operations Supervisor at Tennessee Valley Authority
Water & Power Operations Analyst at Bureau of Reclamation

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS from California State University-Sacramento
Master of Science - MS from Oregon State University

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Insights For Selling To Abel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Abel is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Abel

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Abel move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Abel take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Abel

Personality Compatibility


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