Rafael Coelho

Rafael Coelho is a seasoned naval architect and marine engineer with extensive experience in the maritime industry. Co-founder and Director of TideWise Ltda since May 2019, Rafael oversees the development of technology-based maritime solutions. Previously, at ASV Global from March 2012 to August 2019, Rafael served as Area Director and Head of Design, managing design teams and spearheading hull design and performance evaluations. Rafael's career also includes roles at Tony Castro Yacht Design, Kromav Engenharia Ltda., and Polo Náutico UFRJ, where significant contributions to high-performance sailing vessels and solar-powered boats were made. Rafael earned a Master's Degree in Fluid Mechanics from COPPE UFRJ and a Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.