Thalia Salas

Thalia Salas is a Customer Success Manager at Mechasys, a startup based in Canada that specializes in projector-based robotic layout tools for the construction industry. In her role, she helps job sites adopt digital construction workflows, guiding clients through the training and implementation needed to integrate robotic laser projection systems into their daily operations. Her work centers on bridging the gap between traditional construction methods and the emerging technologies reshaping the field, with a particular focus on customer success and construction robotics.

Salas built her career from the ground up, entering the construction industry in 2020 after earning her Bachelor of Business Administration in Sales and Marketing from the University of Toledo. She began at a Hilti retail location in Detroit before transitioning into field sales, where she managed concrete accounts throughout the Chicago area. Her career progressed into a digital construction consulting role at Hilti, where she worked hands-on with robotic total stations, concrete scanners, and semi-automated drilling technology. She later expanded her expertise through a quality control and project management position at Argo Construction before stepping into her current role at Mechasys, where she now helps customers modernize their layout processes.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, which include being recognized by Hilti for generating one million dollars in sales within a single year, Salas is guided by a strong personal foundation of family, integrity, and commitment. Raised on a farm in Ohio, she has since built a life for herself in downtown Chicago while staying connected to her roots through continued involvement with organizations like 4-H. She remains passionate about encouraging young women in her field to speak up with confidence, viewing her own journey as proof that persistence and self-assurance can open doors in even the most traditional industries.