Michael Prieto

Michael Prieto is a seasoned professional in program management and engineering, currently serving as a Senior Program Manager at Gentex Corp. since September 2025. Prior to this role, Michael held the position of IPT Lead at Karman Space & Defense for a brief period in 2025 and excelled as a Senior Program Manager at Motiv Space Systems, Inc. from October 2022 to May 2025. Michael’s extensive experience includes leadership roles at Applied Composites and Virgin Orbit, where responsibilities spanned program management and manufacturing engineering. A graduate of the University of California, San Diego, Michael earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.