Maria Mejia Ortiz

Maria Mejia Ortiz has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as Co-Founder and Chief Systems Architect at Modularity Space, a position they have held since December 2022. Prior to that, they were the Co-Founder and Lead Embedded Systems Engineer at the same company from December 2021 to December 2022. Maria also gained experience as an Electrical Engineering Intern at Modularity Space from January 2020 to December 2021.

Before joining Modularity Space, Maria worked at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Maria served as a Student Finance Board Representative from April 2018 to May 2019, where they acted as a financial liaison for 30 ERAU organizations and helped allocate funds. Additionally, they were a University 101 Peer Mentor from August 2017 to May 2019, providing academic guidance to first-year students. Maria also worked as an Office Assistant at ERAU from August 2017 to December 2017.

Maria's earlier work experience includes serving as a Private Swim Instructor at Sunsational Swim School from April 2015 to August 2017. Maria also worked as an Aircraft Mechanic Assistant at Rams Aviation Inc from September 2016 to November 2016.

Maria Mejia Ortiz completed their high school education at J. Frank Dobie High School from 2011 to 2015, obtaining a High School Diploma. Maria then pursued higher education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 2015 to 2020, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering Physics with a concentration in Spacecraft Systems.

In addition to their academic achievements, Maria also obtained certifications. In October 2018, they received the FAA Remote Pilot certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. Maria also holds a First Aid/CPR/AED certification from the American Red Cross, although the exact month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.