Rafael Antiquera, MBA
Growth and Innovation Director at Bosch Canada- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Jairam Balakrishnan
I first met Rafael in 2017 through Bosch's mentor-mentee program, and he immediately struck me as someone with a warm personality. He ensured that I felt comfortable expressing my thoughts openly and helped answer many questions I had regarding my career at the time. He provided insights on his own life and career experiences, and guided me on prioritizing mid/long-term goals, which in turn enabled me to successfully have a career planning dialogue with immediate management. Rafael holds himself to high standards, and I truly consider myself fortunate knowing that I can reach out to Rafael anytime to discuss both professional and personal topics. I highly recommend Rafael as a mentor!
Alexandra Fodor, PMP®
It has been my pleasure to work for Rafael in the Business Development Department of Bosch Canada. Rafael has a motivating personality and the passion for his work is contagious. He has great social skills with empathy at the core of his talents, which helps him build trustful, long term relationships and also being easily recognized as a leader. With a clear vision in mind, Rafael is always able to lend a reflective and sage advice in all circumstances. He has a remarkable determination to succeed and his ability to see the problems and their effective solutions makes him a real asset to any team. During this time, he has been an amazing mentor; his positive can-do attitude, critical thinking and dedication will always come in to my mind.
Jairam Balakrishnan
I first met Rafael in 2017 through Bosch's mentor-mentee program, and he immediately struck me as someone with a warm personality. He ensured that I felt comfortable expressing my thoughts openly and helped answer many questions I had regarding my career at the time. He provided insights on his own life and career experiences, and guided me on prioritizing mid/long-term goals, which in turn enabled me to successfully have a career planning dialogue with immediate management. Rafael holds himself to high standards, and I truly consider myself fortunate knowing that I can reach out to Rafael anytime to discuss both professional and personal topics. I highly recommend Rafael as a mentor!
Alexandra Fodor, PMP®
It has been my pleasure to work for Rafael in the Business Development Department of Bosch Canada. Rafael has a motivating personality and the passion for his work is contagious. He has great social skills with empathy at the core of his talents, which helps him build trustful, long term relationships and also being easily recognized as a leader. With a clear vision in mind, Rafael is always able to lend a reflective and sage advice in all circumstances. He has a remarkable determination to succeed and his ability to see the problems and their effective solutions makes him a real asset to any team. During this time, he has been an amazing mentor; his positive can-do attitude, critical thinking and dedication will always come in to my mind.
Jairam Balakrishnan
I first met Rafael in 2017 through Bosch's mentor-mentee program, and he immediately struck me as someone with a warm personality. He ensured that I felt comfortable expressing my thoughts openly and helped answer many questions I had regarding my career at the time. He provided insights on his own life and career experiences, and guided me on prioritizing mid/long-term goals, which in turn enabled me to successfully have a career planning dialogue with immediate management. Rafael holds himself to high standards, and I truly consider myself fortunate knowing that I can reach out to Rafael anytime to discuss both professional and personal topics. I highly recommend Rafael as a mentor!
Alexandra Fodor, PMP®
It has been my pleasure to work for Rafael in the Business Development Department of Bosch Canada. Rafael has a motivating personality and the passion for his work is contagious. He has great social skills with empathy at the core of his talents, which helps him build trustful, long term relationships and also being easily recognized as a leader. With a clear vision in mind, Rafael is always able to lend a reflective and sage advice in all circumstances. He has a remarkable determination to succeed and his ability to see the problems and their effective solutions makes him a real asset to any team. During this time, he has been an amazing mentor; his positive can-do attitude, critical thinking and dedication will always come in to my mind.
Jairam Balakrishnan
I first met Rafael in 2017 through Bosch's mentor-mentee program, and he immediately struck me as someone with a warm personality. He ensured that I felt comfortable expressing my thoughts openly and helped answer many questions I had regarding my career at the time. He provided insights on his own life and career experiences, and guided me on prioritizing mid/long-term goals, which in turn enabled me to successfully have a career planning dialogue with immediate management. Rafael holds himself to high standards, and I truly consider myself fortunate knowing that I can reach out to Rafael anytime to discuss both professional and personal topics. I highly recommend Rafael as a mentor!
Alexandra Fodor, PMP®
It has been my pleasure to work for Rafael in the Business Development Department of Bosch Canada. Rafael has a motivating personality and the passion for his work is contagious. He has great social skills with empathy at the core of his talents, which helps him build trustful, long term relationships and also being easily recognized as a leader. With a clear vision in mind, Rafael is always able to lend a reflective and sage advice in all circumstances. He has a remarkable determination to succeed and his ability to see the problems and their effective solutions makes him a real asset to any team. During this time, he has been an amazing mentor; his positive can-do attitude, critical thinking and dedication will always come in to my mind.
Credentials
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Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate
IDEOApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Robert BoschAug, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bosch Canada
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Growth and Innovation Director
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Aug 2022 - Present
Responsible for the development and execution of a growthw strategy in the region based on cross-divisional portfolio.Leveraging innovative solutions and cross-sector presence to develop new business fields through the connection with industry executives, government and universities.
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Executive Leadership
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Mar 2020 - Present
Member of Operating Committee working with General Manager and senior leadership to define vision, strategy and actions for the Canadian operations.
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Bosch
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Germany
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Jan 2018 - Aug 2022
Responsible for Bosch Canada growth strategy into new fields and customers and all cross-divisional Business Development initiatives. Focus areas: -Smart Cities -Connected Mining -IoT Solutions -Innovation -Engagement with Canadian Start-ups and innovators -Establishment of high level, Strategic partnerships with technology companies Responsible for Bosch Canada growth strategy into new fields and customers and all cross-divisional Business Development initiatives. Focus areas: -Smart Cities -Connected Mining -IoT Solutions -Innovation -Engagement with Canadian Start-ups and innovators -Establishment of high level, Strategic partnerships with technology companies
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Bosch USA
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2017
Responsible for managing product strategy on two business units: AM (Air Management) and SI (Systems and Ignitions).
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Senior Application Engineer, Sensors and Ignition Division
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2014
Responsible for the interface between local customers and development departments located in Brazil and in Germany.-> Resolved past long-term communication issues with strategic customers, enabling new business opportunities.-> Created the bi-annual event called “Sensors and Ignition Tech-Day”, fostering knowledge exchange and successful cooperation between engineering and other departments (initiative acknowledge with the “Way to Go” Bosch prize in 2011).-> Implemented a monthly global coordination meeting for strategy alignment (attended by senior executives), resulting in a clear action plan for new businesses acquisition.-> Developed innovative tool for improved customer relationship management, later adopted by the entire department. Show less
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Global Project Manager and Senior Development Engineer, Sensors and Ignition Division
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
Responsible for the deployment, coaching and employees adherence to the project management processes in LAR.-> Coordinated the project review committee, reviewing with the senior executives the status of the ongoing projects.-> Led a cross-functional team in the execution of the largest Ignition Coil project in Latin America, resulting in a revenue increase of 207% and a volume increase of 475%.
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Development engineer and Project Manager, Sensors and Ignition Division
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
-> Developed a new product platform and led a cross-functional team in launching it to Fiat Brazil, increasing the company’s product portfolio and the market share at Fiat.-> Developed a solid customer relationship with a local customer resulting in new business acquisition, generating a revenue increase of 20% and a volume increase of 25%.
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Bosch
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Germany
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Junior Development engineer and Project Manager, Sensors and Ignition Division
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
-> Developed a new test methodology for Ignition Coils, reducing the duration of the longest release test by 70%. -> Represented Bosch Latin America in global forums for environmental-friendly design initiatives, later on conducting trainings at home location to deploy the related tools and methodologies. -> Attended both product development and business-unit trainings in 6 Bosch locations (Germany). -> Developed a new test methodology for Ignition Coils, reducing the duration of the longest release test by 70%. -> Represented Bosch Latin America in global forums for environmental-friendly design initiatives, later on conducting trainings at home location to deploy the related tools and methodologies. -> Attended both product development and business-unit trainings in 6 Bosch locations (Germany).
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Education
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2019 - 2019
MIT Sloan Executive Education
Internet of Things: Business Implications and Opportunities, Exceptional -
2012 - 2014
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business -
2010 - 2011
Fundação Getulio Vargas / FGV
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Candidate (CEAG) -
2001 - 2006
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
BSE (Bachelor of Science in Engineering), Control and Automation Engineering (Mechatronics)
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