Eric J. Rodriguez is an innovation strategist and keynote speaker who helps organizations lead people through rapid technological change in complex, high stakes environments. His career spans engineering, human resources, and global strategy, including fourteen years at Intel where he led large scale initiatives that supported communities across Arizona, Swaziland, and Ecuador.
Throughout his work, Eric has operated at the intersection of technology adoption, organizational alignment, and human capacity. His guiding belief is that technological advancement should expand the human experience and strengthen performance rather than overwhelm the people responsible for delivering results. In industries navigating accelerated digital transformation, he helps leaders ensure innovation builds clarity, trust, and long term sustainability.
As founder of Change Maker LLC and creator of the ACT Framework™ Adapt, Connect, Translate, Eric equips executive teams and site leaders with practical tools to assess readiness, align stakeholders, and translate innovation into meaningful operational impact. He is known for delivering interactive, actionable keynotes that empower audiences to continue the work long after the conference concludes.
Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston and an MBA from Loyola University New Orleans. His work bridges technical credibility with human centered leadership to help organizations innovate with purpose and resilience.