Maria Abadie

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DISC Type : c

Technical Program Manager - Data Center Carbon Reduction at Google

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Maria Abadie is a Technical Program Manager at Google, focusing on Data Center Carbon Reduction. She leverages her extensive background in climate and environmental consulting from her time at Accenture to drive sustainability in technology. She holds Masters degrees from James Madison University and is an Agile Certified Professional.

Maria is deeply committed to environmental causes, actively supporting and promoting community-based initiatives like EcoAction Arlington, an organization focused on local conservation efforts. She is also a board member of EcoAction Arlington, furthering her dedication to community and environmental stewardship.

She recently co-authored a research report on adopting low-carbon cement and concrete technologies, blending her professional and personal passions.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Systematic

Value Seeker

They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Data Center Sustainability
Her current role at Google is Technical Program Manager for Data Center Carbon Reduction, indicating a primary focus on sustainable technology infrastructure.
Environmental Action
She serves as a board member for EcoAction Arlington and actively encourages community support for local conservation and energy efficiency initiatives.
Low-Carbon Innovation
Co-authored a research framework in November 2025 for evaluating and accelerating the adoption of novel low-carbon cement and concrete technologies.

Media Appearances

Maria has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Technical Program Manager - Data Center Carbon Reduction at Google
6-2024 - 7-2024
Manager at Accenture
6-2023 - 6-2024
Climate & Environment Associate Manager at Accenture
3-2022 - 6-2023
Management Consultant at Accenture
1-2022 - 3-2022
Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton

Education

2016 - 2017
Master’s Degree from University of Malta
2016 - 2017
Master’s Degree from James Madison University

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Insights For Selling To Maria

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • 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 Maria 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 Maria

  • 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 Maria move?

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

  • Can Maria take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Maria

Personality Compatibility


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