Rafael Garcia

Rafael Garcia, MEng, currently serves as a Senior Product Development Engineer at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, specializing in the OSA Masks department. With a strong background in engineering, Rafael previously held positions at Aroa Biosurgery Limited and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, focusing on the development of medical devices, including achieving 510k clearance for Class 3 surgical implants. An experienced engineer in production and project management, Rafael has also worked at Danone Early Life Nutrition and Fonterra, contributing significantly to production efficiency. Educational qualifications include a Master of Engineering in Medical Devices from The University of Auckland and dual Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Mechanical Engineering from Tohoku University and Universidade de Brasília, respectively, along with additional diplomas in design and business management.