Edgar Vidal

Edgar Vidal has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Edgar started their career in 1999 as an Aggregate Professor and Coordinator of the Graduate School in Materials Science and Engineering at Universidad Simón Bolívar. In 2002, they moved on to work as a Research Associate at Colorado School of Mines, and then transitioned to Materion Corporation in 2004 as a Sr. Technologist.

Vidal continued their career at Colorado School of Mines as an Assistant Professor from 2005 to 2007. Edgar then returned to Materion Corporation as a Sr. Technologist before taking on various managerial roles such as Manager of Market and Business Development, Director of International Sales and Marketing, Director of Field Sales and Marketing, and finally Director of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development. In these positions, they were responsible for leading business development and sales and marketing efforts, with a focus on strategic initiatives and deployment of policies and programs in markets such as Space, Tactical Electro-Optics, Defense, Nuclear, and Commercial.

In 2010, Vidal took on the role of Affiliate Faculty at Colorado School of Mines, supporting the school's mission, vision, and values. Edgar later became a Research Associate Professor and continued in this role until 2022.

In 2018, Vidal joined NobelClad as the Global Director of Business Development & Marketing. Edgar was then promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Business Development in June 2020. In these roles, they are responsible for driving business development and marketing strategies to support the company's growth and success.

Overall, Edgar Vidal has a strong background in sales, marketing, and business development, with experience in academia and industry.

Edgar Vidal's education history includes a Visiting Scholar program at the Colorado School of Mines from 2002 to 2004, where they focused on Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. Prior to that, they earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mining Engineering - Metallurgy from the University of Idaho, though the exact years are not specified. Edgar also obtained a Master's degree in Materials Engineering from the Universidad Simón Bolívar, and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from the same university in 1993.