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 ultimately enrolled in a pre-engineering course at Miami Dade College and held part-time work as a draftsman for an engineering company. Subsequently, he earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Florida Atlantic University.