Oliverio Velazquez

Oliverio Velazquez, Ph.D., currently serves as a Senior Advisor for Major Accounts at Mitacs, where responsibilities include leading the aerospace strategy and business development efforts. With extensive experience in aerospace business development, Oliverio has played pivotal roles in creating partnerships within the innovation ecosystem and advancing research collaborations between industry stakeholders and academia. Prior to Mitacs, Oliverio co-founded startups focused on innovative energy solutions and biotechnological products, and held significant positions at research institutions and engineering firms. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and a Master of Engineering in Mechanics and Material Science from prestigious institutions.