Raul Alvarado

Raul Alvarado is an accomplished engineering manager with extensive experience in power electronics and technology development. Currently serving as the Engineering Manager at Yank Technologies, Inc. since June 2022, Raul collaborates with the CEO to align technology strategies with commercialization efforts and has successfully revamped project management processes using agile methodologies. Prior to this role, Raul was the Lead Senior Power Electronics Engineer and CEO at SET Group LLC, where notable achievements included creating a versatile product portfolio, securing significant investments, and establishing crucial partnerships with organizations such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Raul's expertise is further highlighted through previous positions at Space Systems Loral and the University of Florida, where contributions included managing R&D efforts for satellite power products and leading research projects in power conversion and wireless power transmission. Raul holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics, along with a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an Executive MBA expected from Columbia Business School.