Welcome! I’m Moises Mata, a third-year student at Columbia University studying Computer Science and Applied Mathematics with a passion for robotic algorithm control and optimization.

About Me

I’m currently a fourth-year student at Columbia University, where I’m pursuing degrees in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. My academic focus centers on robotic algorithm control and optimization, with particular interest in embedded systems and control theory applications in aerospace engineering.

Current Roles

Co-President, Columbia Space Initiative (Mar 2025 - Present)

• Leading Columbia University’s largest engineering student organization
• Coordinating general body meetings and overseeing daily operations
• Shaping strategic direction for space-related projects and missions

Flight Software Engineering Intern, NASA JPL (May 2025 - Aug 2025)

• Contributing to F Prime, an open-source embedded software framework for spacecraft missions
• Implementing feature enhancements and debugging C++ and Python codebases
• Maintaining legacy systems and updating technical documentation

Researcher, A²R Lab, Columbia University (Jan 2025 - Present)

• Working on TinyMPC, an open-source convex model-predictive control solver
• Focused on resource-constrained platforms under Professor Brian Plancher
• Developing embedded systems solutions for robotics applications

Research Experience

SURF@JPL Research Fellow, NASA JPL (Apr 2024 - Aug 2024)

• Conducted research under Dr. Yasuhiro Hasegawa at JPL
• Trained machine learning classifiers to analyze Kepler Space Telescope data
• Developed models to infer the existence of habitable exoplanets

Technical Skills

• Programming: C++, Python, Java, C, Embedded C
• Systems: Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Data Structures
• Applications: Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Algorithms
• Tools: Pandas, Matplotlib, Database systems

Leadership & Service

Treasurer, Columbia Space Initiative (Mar 2024 - Mar 2025)

• Managed financial operations for Columbia’s largest engineering club
• Helped coordinate budget proposals and funding for various space missions
• Maintained spending oversight across multiple project teams

Tutor, Berick Center for Student Advising (Sep 2023 - Apr 2024)

• Provided one-on-one instruction in Calculus I and Digital Systems
• Helped students master fundamentals of computer systems (CSEE 3827)

Looking Forward

I’m passionate about applying control theory and optimization techniques to solve complex problems in robotics and aerospace systems.

CV and Contact

For more detailed information about my experiences, please view my CV.

Feel free to explore my projects and reach out if you’d like to connect!