Ana-Mia Louw holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering from the University of Stellenbosch, which she earned in 2014. During her studies, she cultivated a keen interest in optical design. Subsequently, she secured a position at Simera as an Optical Designer, contributing to the development of large earth observation satellite payloads that were successfully launched in 2018.
Driven by her passion for both management and optics, Ana-Mia took the lead during the establishment of Simera Sense, a company specialising in the production of high-resolution earth observation payloads for small satellites. Since the beginning of 2018, she has served as General Manager and later as Operations Manager at Simera Sense. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident through her enrolment in courses at the Stellenbosch Business School.
Ana-Mia’s expertise extends beyond technical aspects; she has also developed a strong interest in customer relationship management. As a result, she actively serves as a contract manager for most of Simera Sense’s contracts. She has unwavering enthusiasm and dedication and high hopes for the future of the space industry, both in South Africa and in the world, with unified space collaboration.