Christopher Forte

Key Account Manager - IIoT - Industry 4.0 | Power & Energy at Advantech Brasil

Christopher Forte has a diverse work experience in the fields of Key Account Management, Business Development, and Sales. Christopher started their career in 2013 as a Technical Automation Technician at Microblau Controles e Automação, where they were responsible for panel assembly, electronic parts manufacturing, PLC configuration, and mechanical assembly. In 2014, they joined Digel Elétrica Ltda. as an Internal Technical Sales Representative, specializing in the technical sales of electrical and automation materials. Christopher provided consultancy and technical specifications for products and their application. In 2017, Christopher became a Technical Sales Representative at Dakol Instrumentos e Sistemas Ltda, focusing on performing technical visits, prospecting new clients, and providing technical support. From 2018 to 2022, they worked at SICK Sensor Intelligence, initially as an External Technical Sales Representative, responsible for planning strategies and managing guidelines for new business opportunities. Christopher then transitioned to an Internal Technical Sales Representative, where they developed new business with major customers, offered the appropriate products based on their needs, and provided technical consultancy. In 2022, Christopher joined Advantech as a Key Account IoT, involved in the business and development of IoT solutions for industries. Christopher specified technical solutions for industrial IoT, connectivity, and edge computing. Christopher continued their work in IoT at Telefonica Tech in 2023 as a Business Development Manager, focusing on IoT technologies in the corporate sector. Christopher developed projects in Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Mining, and Industry sectors, collaborating with clients to drive innovation through IoT. In the same year, Christopher joined Advantech Brasil as a Key Account Manager for IIoT, Industry 4.0, Power & Energy. Christopher'sresponsibilities included technical specification of industry 4.0 and IoT solutions, providing efficient and customized technological solutions for industries in the Paraná region.

Christopher Forte began their education journey in 2012, when they enrolled at Senai São Paulo to pursue a technical degree in Industrial Automation. Christopher completed this program in 2014.

In 2017, Christopher continued their education at Anhanguera Educacional, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing. Christopher successfully completed this program in 2020.

Following their interest in the field of computer engineering, Christopher then enrolled at Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul in 2021 to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. Christopher is expected to complete this program in 2026.

Additionally, Christopher has obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. These certifications include "Account Manager" from Aldeia.cc in November 2022, and several sales-related certifications from LinkedIn, such as "Como Fazer Perguntas Poderosas para Vendas" in October 2021, "Torne-se um Profissional de Vendas" in October 2021, "Técnicas de Persuasão em Vendas" in October 2021, "A Ciência das Vendas" in August 2021, "Como Melhorar a Prospecção de Vendas" in August 2021, "Fundamentos de Vendas" in August 2021, "O Poder das Histórias no Contexto das Vendas" in August 2021, and "O Poder das Histórias no Contexto das Vendas, Parte 2: Histórias que Fazem Sucesso" in August 2021.

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  • Key Account Manager - IIoT - Industry 4.0 | Power & Energy

    June, 2023 - present