María Fernanda González Gutiérrez Ph.D

María Fernanda González Gutiérrez, Ph.D has a diverse work experience spanning over 25 years. María Fernanda is currently the CEO & Founder of FREGATA SPACE, a company they established in 2020. Prior to this, María Fernanda held various leadership roles, including CEO & Founder of MOCA Platform, a multinational company specializing in Industry 4.0 technologies. During their tenure at MOCA, the company expanded to 12 countries and achieved a valuation of €5 million.

In addition to their entrepreneurial ventures, María Fernanda has also worked in the public sector. María Fernanda was an IVLP Program Alumni at the U.S. Department of State, participating in the prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program. María Fernanda also served as a Technology Transfer XRQTC at Fundació Bosch i Gimpera.

Earlier in their career, María Fernanda worked as a Numerical Methods Assistant Researcher at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and as a Numerical Models in Oceanography Assistant Researcher at CIOH. María Fernanda also had teaching experience as a Physics Teacher at Escuela Naval 'Almirante Padilla' and Universidad de Los Andes.

Overall, María Fernanda González Gutiérrez, Ph.D has demonstrated their expertise in technology, entrepreneurship, and research through their diverse and accomplished work experience.

María Fernanda González Gutiérrez Ph.D has an extensive education history. María Fernanda began their education at Universidad de Los Andes from 1994 to 1999, where they obtained a degree in Theoretical physics. Following this, from 2001 to 2003, they pursued a Master's degree in Numerical Methods for calculation and design in Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Continuing their academic journey, María Fernanda attended Universitat de Barcelona from 2003 to 2007, where they earned a Ph.D in Quantum Physics, specializing in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry. Lastly, in 2011 to 2012, they participated in the Learning to grow program at IESE Business School, developing their knowledge in the field of Growth Academy.