Nolan Askelson
New Construction Technology Consultant
Billings,MT
Summary
Technical, customer-focused professional with experience designing low-voltage, smart-home, and security systems for new construction clients across major builders including Pulte Homes, Dan Ryan, and New Leaf Homes. Skilled at breaking down technical concepts, supporting client decision-making, preparing system designs, and coordinating implementation with field technicians and engineering teams. Holds a certificate in Microsoft Power BI (PL-300) with strong analytical skills and an Applied Mathematics degree. Former Division I football athlete known for discipline, communication, and high-performance teamwork. Actively pursuing a transition into technical sales / sales engineering.
Overview
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year of professional experience
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Certifications
Work History
New Construction Technology Consultant / Builder Account Specialist
CPI Security
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Partner with homebuilders (Pulte Homes, New Leaf Homes, Dan Ryan Homes) to design and implement low-voltage wiring and smart-home infrastructure for new construction residential projects.
- Conduct technical consultations with homebuyers during the design phase to map Cat-6 wiring, conduits, WAP placements, speaker pre-wire, Sonos integrations, and security camera coverage.
- Present complex smart-home, security, and networking options in an easy-to-understand way for both technical and non-technical customers—directly aligned with Sales Engineer responsibilities.
- Create detailed low-voltage plans and coordinate installation with technician and engineering teams, ensuring accuracy and alignment with homeowner requirements.
- Lead final walkthroughs to demonstrate installed systems, answer technical questions, and support post-close integration needs.
- Known for customer satisfaction, clarity in technical explanation, and high-quality handoff between sales and implementation teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics, Minor in Economics
Montana State University
05.2001 -
Skills
- Technical Skills: Low-Voltage Systems, Smart Home Technology, Security Camera Systems, Networking Basics, Power BI, Data Visualization, Requirements Gathering
- Customer-Facing Skills: Technical Presentations, Product Demonstrations, Client Needs Assessment, Builder Partnerships, Homeowner Consultations
- Tools: Power BI, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce (familiar), Technical Layouts/Diagrams
- Soft Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Coachability, Attention to Detail
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Familiar with API concepts and data integrations; eager to build deeper technical knowledge.
- Strong interest in real estate, property data, and valuation technology.
- Highly motivated to grow into a full Sales Engineer role supporting modern SaaS solutions.
Certification
PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certification Training Program — Great Learning
Timeline
New Construction Technology Consultant / Builder Account Specialist
CPI Security
08.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics, Minor in Economics
Montana State University
05.2001 -