Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, Rafael moved to Tucson, Arizona in 2012 to pursue a career in renewable energy. With a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, he went on to obtain a master’s degree in Engineering Management with focus in renewable energy from the University of Arizona. Rafael has been working in the solar industry for over 6 years, with experience in both Arizona and California. He is NABCEP certified and currently works as an electrical engineer for Technicians for Sustainability, an employee-owned cooperative in Tucson where he shares ownership with his colleagues.
