Rafael Castro Barbosa

Rafael Castro Barbosa is a seasoned Sr Embedded Software Engineer currently working at Airios since March 2023. Prior to this role, Rafael served as a Sr Software Engineer at Lightyear, focusing on embedded code development for critical automotive systems, including brakes and airbags. Experience at Hitachi Automotive Systems included product development for brake systems, while a prior position at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles involved powertrain controls and model-based design using Matlab/Simulink. Rafael has also contributed to various software development projects at Serttel and co-founded the startup Gladi, which developed an innovative product for infection control in hospitals. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, with further studies at The Ohio State University and the University of Westminster.