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<br /> Mat Garcia head of Business Operations at Overair, Inc.
<br /> Professional Bio:
<br /> With over 15 years of diverse experience spanning engineering, manufacturing, and business
<br /> disciplines, Mat Garcia is a seasoned professional with a genuine passion for making a
<br /> meaningful impact. Holding a strong dedication to family and community engagement, he strives
<br /> to give back and leave a lasting positive mark.
<br /> Currently serving as the Head of Business Operations at Overair, Inc. in Santa Ana, CA since
<br /> January 2020, he leads a dynamic team of 16 individuals responsible for various critical
<br /> functions, including administration, information technology,human resources, quality assurance,
<br /> security, and facilities maintenance. Overair, Inc, is a pioneering startup at the forefront of urban
<br /> aerial mobility, developing an innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing 5-passenger
<br /> aircraft. As a member of the company since day one,he has played a pivotal role in its
<br /> remarkable growth, helping grow it from just 5 to an impressive 180 employees. To date, the
<br /> company has secured$170 million in venture-backed funding through Series-B. j
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<br /> Prior to Overair, Mat spent a decade at Karem Aircraft, Inc. in Lake Forest, CA,where he held
<br /> various influential roles in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance,IT, and administration,
<br /> He held key positions such as Head of Administration, QA,and Infrastructure, Quality
<br /> Assurance Manager,Mechanical Engineering Manager, and Integration Engineer. He was part of
<br /> a passionate and ambitious team committed to advancing next-generation tilt-rotor aircraft and
<br /> related technologies for the US Department of Defense.
<br /> Mat began his career at The Boeing Company as a flight test engineer, focusing on the A-160
<br /> Hummingbird,a groundbreaking autonomous helicopter where he focused on developing
<br /> autonomous aerial cargo resupply for the Marine Corps. +
<br /> Educationally, Mat holds a master's degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering with a j
<br /> specialization in flight control systems, earned in 2009. He also has a bachelor's degree in I
<br /> aerospace engineering obtained in 2007.
<br /> Beyond his professional endeavors,Mat is an active community member,serving as the
<br /> President of the Harbor Soaring Society, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization focused on model
<br /> aviation and youth exploration in aviation related careers. He actively engages in park restoration
<br /> events, volunteers with the Victoria Elementary PTA, coaches youth sports teams, and
<br /> passionately supports STEAM outreach activities for the youth in the community. His love for
<br /> the outdoors,nature, and family camping adds to his well-rounded and community-focused life.
<br /> Connect with Mat Garcia to learn more about his extensive experience, innovative mindset, and
<br /> commitment to building a better future for both the aerospace industry and the community.
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