Miguel Artazos is a graduate student in Rice University’s Master of Engineering Management and Leadership program. He serves as Vice President of the MEML Student Association and as a teaching assistant for RCEL 501.

Originally from Zaragoza, Spain, Miguel earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in physics from the University of St. Thomas. During his undergraduate studies, he played collegiate soccer, winning two SCAC conference championships and competing in the NCAA national tournament.

Miguel’s professional experience includes renewable energy, software development, data analytics, and engineering design. At Elawan Energy, he developed an automated workflow that reduced a recurring data-review process from eight hours to 45 minutes. He has also led the design and testing of a wave-energy converter. He currently works as a Web Development and Support Intern with Rice’s Facilities & Business Analytics team, helping develop and support internal web applications.

Miguel also created Guiñote+, a real-time multiplayer mobile game based on the traditional Spanish card game. His interests include applied artificial intelligence, product development, entrepreneurship, and finding practical ways to improve engineering and operational systems.

Outside of work and school, Miguel enjoys spending time with family and pursuing hands-on hobbies such as 3D printing, woodworking, and building scale models. He also enjoys board games, puzzles, sports, and travel. He has lived in four countries and backpacked through Central and South America.

As Vice President of MEML-SA, Miguel is focused on strengthening communication, encouraging student involvement, and helping students feel connected to the MEML community.