Fernando obtained an aerospace engineering degree with a minor in mathematics in 2021 and is from Austin, Texas. Fernando currently works as a Software Engineer at Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas. During his time with the NUA2NCED Laboratory, Fernando performed game development and programming for the Space Traffic Jam! project. He previously worked in TAMU’s Rocket Engine Design team and worked with Covetrus on founding an engineering startup in the field of veterinary medicine. Fernando’s primary aerospace interests include thermodynamics, experimental aircraft, and flight simulation. He plans to later get his master’s degree and have a career in aircraft design or flight test engineering.