Tj Ralston
About Tj Ralston
Tj Ralston is an Engineering Manager specializing in Connected Buildings at Black Box, where he has worked since 2013. He holds an Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Penn State University and has extensive experience in team leadership and collaboration with product managers and vendors.
Work at Black Box
Tj Ralston has served as the Engineering Manager for Connected Buildings at Black Box since 2013. In this role, he operates from the Austin, Texas area and oversees a multi-cultural team of Solution Engineers. His responsibilities include collaborating with product managers and vendors to drive product improvements and innovations. Ralston also coordinates Sales Engineering development, focusing on cross-training, hiring, retention, and skills development programs to enhance team performance.
Education and Expertise
Tj Ralston studied at Penn State University, where he earned an Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role at Black Box. His expertise encompasses product management collaboration, sales forecast accuracy, and customer engagement prioritization.
Background
Before joining Black Box, Tj Ralston worked at Frontier Communications as a Central Office Installer from 1997 to 2010. During this 13-year tenure in Pennsylvania, he gained extensive experience in telecommunications and technical installations, which contributed to his skill set in engineering management and team leadership.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current position, Tj Ralston leads a diverse team of Solution Engineers, both in the United States and internationally. He partners with sales management to enhance the accuracy of sales forecasts and to prioritize engagements with customers. His leadership approach emphasizes the importance of skills development and team cohesion.