De la Vega eventually enrolled in a pre-engineering curriculum at Miami Dade College, and worked part-time as a draftsman at an engineering firm. He then received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Florida Atlantic University.
De la Vega eventually joined a pre-engineering program at Miami Dade College and worked part-time as a draftsman for an engineering firm. He then obtained his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Florida Atlantic University.