Luis Garfias
About Luis Garfias
Luis Garfias serves as the Senior Manager of Tropicals Operations for LATAM at Apeel, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in engineering and management, with previous roles at Procore Technologies and Trikke Tech, among others.
Work at Apeel
Luis Garfias currently serves as the Senior Manager of Tropicals Operations for LATAM at Apeel, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked in various capacities at Apeel, including Field Service Supervisor for the Americas - LATAM and Technical Field Specialist. His experience at Apeel spans a total of five years, during which he has contributed to the company's operations in the tropical sector.
Previous Experience
Luis Garfias has a diverse background in operations and technical support. He worked at Procore Technologies as an Implementation Manager for one year and as a Customer Support Representative for Latin America for another year. His earlier roles include Technical Support Engineer at Trikke Tech., Inc. for three years and various positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara, including Analyst for Structures and team member in the Engineers Without Borders initiative.
Education and Expertise
Luis Garfias holds a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. Prior to this, he earned an Associate of Science in Engineering and Physics from Santa Barbara City College, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in engineering and operations.
Co-Founder of Four Ingenieros Foundation
In addition to his professional roles, Luis Garfias is a co-founder of the Four Ingenieros Foundation, established in 2015. The foundation focuses on engineering initiatives and community support, reflecting his commitment to leveraging engineering for social good.