Eric Seneca

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Freelance Photographer at BirdsFlyAbove

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Eric is a Senior Director of Information Technology at Louisiana State University with over eighteen years of experience in system engineering, database design, and project management. An accomplished IT professional with a Ph. D. from LSU, he has a demonstrated history of leading technology operations and managing multi-million dollar budgets in academic settings.

Outside of his IT career, Eric is a passionate freelance photographer focusing on nature, wildlife, and historical subjects under his brand, BirdsFlyAbove. His recent work captures elk in the mountains, raccoons, and scenes from the Great Smoky Mountains, reflecting a deep appreciation for the outdoors.

Unique fact: Eric creates hands-on video content, such as a 2025 tutorial on recycling a broken suet feeder into a new one for his garden.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Cautious & Analytical

Value Seeker

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.

Topics They Care About

Academic IT Management
As the Senior Director of IT at LSU's School of Veterinary Medicine and former Director at Our Lady of the Lake College, he specializes in university technology operations.
Nature Photography
Runs a freelance photography business, BirdsFlyAbove, and frequently posts his work featuring landscapes, wildlife, and historical buildings.
System Engineering
His professional profile highlights specialties in system design, database solutions, and full project life cycle development for implementation and integration.

Media Appearances

Eric has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Freelance Photographer at BirdsFlyAbove
8-2014
Senior Director of Information Technology Services at Louisiana State University
5-2012 - 8-2014
Director of College Technology at Our Lady of the Lake College
3-2006 - 5-2012
Director of Distance Learning at Our Lady of the Lake College
5-2005 - 2-2006
Programmer at Aegis Mortgage Company

Education

2010 - 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Louisiana State University
2008 - 2009
Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Southeastern Louisiana University

More Information

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Exp : 30 Location : Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Freelance Photographer at BirdsFlyAbove
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Insights For Selling To Eric

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eric is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eric

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eric move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Eric take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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