May Guevara, BS, MBA
May Guevara, BS, MBA, is the Founder and CEO of Guevara Group LLC, a pioneering consulting firm specializing in operations, mission assurance, and compliance within the aerospace, space, and defense sectors. With over 20 years of leadership and technical expertise, she has successfully guided organizations through complex regulatory landscapes, leveraging her experience in SaaS solutions, quality management systems, and strategic business operations to drive measurable results.
Holding a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, May combines deep technical knowledge with strategic business insight. She is also professionally certified through CyberAB, ASQ, MIT, and Harvard Business School, and has a proven track record in implementing integrated compliance platforms, transforming audits into competitive advantages, and leading organizations to operational excellence.
Beyond her professional achievements, May is deeply committed to philanthropy and giving back. She has contributed to multiple charitable initiatives and integrates social impact into her business model, ensuring that every success also benefits the wider community. Passionate about innovation, integrity, and purpose-driven leadership, May continues to redefine compliance intelligence while empowering her clients, employees, and partners worldwide.
• Master of Business Administration
• BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Financial Accounting Certificate
• Artificial Intelligence for Business Strategy
• AS9100D Certified Lead Auditor
• DO-178C Training Certificate
• RCCA Training Certificate by Boeing
• ANSI-ESD S20.20 ESD Awareness Training Certificate
• IPC-A-610 CIS Certificate
• NASA-STD-8739.1 Certified Instructor Level B
• NASA-STD-8739.4 Certified Instructor Level B
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
• MIT Sloan School of Management – Certificate, Supply Chain Strategy and Management
• Harvard Business School Online – Certificate, Financial Accounting
• MIT Sloan Executive Education – Certificate, Artificial Intelligence for Business Strategy
• MITx MicroMasters Program – Principles of Manufacturing
• Above & Beyond Recognition
• All Star Employee of the Year
• Continuous Improvement Leader – Reduced Defects by 45% in Aerospace Assembly Line
• Customer Service Excellence Award
• Kaizen Champion Award – $1.5M Cost Savings Through Process Optimization
• Leadership Excellence Award
• Led 5 Companies to 0-Finding AS9100, ATEX, FAA, DCMA and NADCAP Audits
• Multi-Site Wellness Program Recognition
• Operational Excellence Achievement – Test Yield and Bottleneck Elimination
• Outstanding Mentor & Trainer Award
• Six Sigma Project Excellence Award – Certified Green Belt Initiative
• Quality Culture Ambassador – Drove ZDP Culture Across Multi-Facilities
• Spot Award – Process Improvement & Quick Wins
• Women First International Fund
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my work in business management and consulting, focusing on operations, mission assurance, and compliance, particularly within the Aerospace SaaS sector. Building and implementing strategic solutions that drive performance and ensure regulatory excellence has been central to my achievements.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, purpose, and impact guide both my professional and personal life. I am deeply committed to developing a fully integrated Compliance Intelligence Platform that streamlines operations and empowers organizations. I draw inspiration from “The Matrix”—always remembering my “why.” My passion and my family are at the heart of everything I do, and giving back is essential to me; I have supported four charitable organizations as part of my mission to make a positive difference in the world.