Eric J. Rodriguez
Eric J. Rodriguez is not your typical AI speaker. He built the automation before the world called it AI, then spent a decade watching what it did to people, and came away an optimist. The future, he argues, is not less human. It is more. He calls it the Human Era.
TOPICS
- Artificial Intelligence
- Future of Work
- AI and Workforce Development
- Technology and Change
- Human-Centered AI
- Leadership · Innovation
- Organizational Development
- Hispanic Heritage
- First Generation
- Bilingual, English and Spanish
KEYNOTES
Getting to know
Eric J. Rodriguez
Eric J. Rodriguez is an AI keynote speaker who spent seventeen years on both sides of the technology.
Born in Houston and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where a seventh-grade computer lab opened a door he has spent his career opening for others, he began as a control systems engineer at a Shell refinery and then at Intel, building the automation that changed how work gets done. He later moved to the business side at Intel, in roles including Chief of Staff for a global business of 200 people across four industries.
Some of the people whose work he automated were displaced. Most found something the machines could not do and became more valuable for it. That is why he argues the future is not less human; it is more, and why he calls what comes next the Human Era.
He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston and an MBA from Loyola University New Orleans. He speaks in English, Spanish, or both.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
To help you promote your event with Eric, CAMPUSPEAK has created promotional templates you can use. In this folder, you will find resources for social media, a promotional poster for printing, and press photos you can use for your event.
Link to Promotional Materials.
LOGISTICAL MATERIALS
Below you will find logistical resources for the day of your event with Kipp.
In-Person Event AV needs (PDF)
Speaking introduction (PDF)
KEYNOTES
Eric Rodriguez’s Keynotes can be presented in English & Spanish
Your Legacy Is Now
“Your Legacy is NOW” transforms the concept of legacy from a distant goal into a daily practice of impactful actions. Eric J Rodriguez illustrates how every decision can contribute to a legacy that resonates with purpose and impacts the community.
Eric’s journey from founding the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at the University of Houston to his roles in engineering and strategic leadership exemplifies the power of intentional actions in building a meaningful legacy. His story shows how integrating one’s values into their activities and leadership roles not only builds a personal brand but also establishes a legacy that influences and inspires peers and future students.
Through this keynote, Eric shares illuminating examples of the small yet powerful actions that shape our legacies. His experiences reveal how even routine decisions in student leadership can contribute to a larger, impactful narrative.
Student leaders will gain a refreshed understanding of legacy as something crafted daily through decisions and interactions. Equipped with strategies from Eric’s own experiences, participants will be encouraged to actively shape their legacies, ensuring their academic and extracurricular lives are aligned in making a lasting, positive impact. Eric’s insights will empower them to leave a legacy of purpose, innovation, and human connection, inspiring their peers and setting a positive example for future generations.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending the program, students will learn:
- How to increase awareness of the importance of student organizations in shaping leadership skills and positively impacting campus.
- How to encourage others to join or become more involved in organizations.
- How to take ownership of their role in creating a better campus culture.
- How to recognize the potential long-term impact of short-term actions and decisions.
- How to understand of how leaving a legacy can contribute to personal growth and fulfillment.
ERIC’S BLOGS
The following are past entries Eric has written for the CAMPUSPEAK Speaker’s Voice Blog
