Jorge Oguilve Araya, M Eng.
About Jorge Oguilve Araya, M Eng.
Jorge Oguilve Araya is the Research and Development Manager at Boston Scientific and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Council for Scientific and Technological Research in Costa Rica.
Education and Expertise
Jorge Oguilve Araya holds a diverse and robust academic background. He achieved a Doctorate of Philosophy at Tecnológico De Costa Rica from 2011 to 2014. Before that, he completed his Master's degree from 2002 to 2005 at the same institution. Additionally, he studied at Costa Rica Aviation School from 1995 to 1997. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad De Costa Rica, pursued from 1995 to 2000. His comprehensive education has laid a strong foundation for his career in research, development, and engineering.
Current Roles at Boston Scientific
Jorge Oguilve Araya is currently serving as a Research and Development Manager at Boston Scientific in Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States, since 2018. In his role, he leads teams in both St. Paul, Minnesota, and Heredia, Costa Rica. His responsibilities include overseeing innovative product development and research initiatives. His extensive experience in managing development projects significantly contributes to the success of Boston Scientific's research and development efforts.
Adjunct Professor at Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica
Since 2015, Jorge Oguilve Araya has been an Adjunct Professor at Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica in Angeles Sur, Alajuela, Costa Rica. In this academic role, he imparts his extensive knowledge in engineering and development to the next generation of engineers and researchers. His involvement in academia complements his practical experience in the industry, enabling him to provide a well-rounded educational experience to his students.
Industry Experience and Career Journey
Jorge Oguilve Araya has an extensive career spanning multiple prestigious organizations. He previously worked at Boston Scientific as a Research and Development Manager I from 2014 to 2018. Before that, he served as Professor at Universidad De Costa Rica from 2006 to 2014 and Operations Director at Ad Astra Rocket Company during the same period. His early career included roles such as Automation Engineer at Baxter International Inc. (2001-2006) and a Process Engineer at Intel Corporation (2000-2001). He also participated in a NASA internship at the Johnson Space Center in 2001.
Recognition and Achievements
In 2012, Jorge Oguilve Araya was recognized by the newspaper El Financiero as one of their '40 under 40'. His leadership at the Liberia, Guanacaste location was instrumental in achieving the first thrust for the VASIMR plasma-based engine. Additionally, he flew Zero Gravity (NASA) flights carrying the Costa Rican flag, further showcasing his contributions to advanced propulsion technology. He has also served as Vice President of the Liberia, Guanacaste Community Support Association and was appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICIT) by the President of Costa Rica on May 14, 2019.