Vedran Medica-Viola is a Croatian national with experience in mechanical engineering, HVAC systems, and business management. He has worked on projects involving solar heating and cooling systems, 3D printing of prosthetics, and data acquisition for an HVAC pilot plant. Medica-Viola holds a PhD in thermal energy engineering, as well as master's degrees in mechanical engineering and computer-assisted business. He has strong programming, CAD, and data analysis skills gained through his education and research experience at the University of Rijeka.