ASME Industry Advisory Board Member to be Honored by the Silic...

ASME Industry Advisory Board Member to be Honored by the Silic... ASME Industry Advisory Board Member to be Honored by the Silic... ASME Industry Advisory Board Member to be Honored by the Silicon Valley Engineering CouncilThe Silicon Valley Engineering Council (SVEC) will honor ASME IAB Member John Celli by inducting him into the Silicon Valley Engineering nachhall of Fame later this month. Celli, who is the president of Space Systems Loral (SSL), in Palo Alto, Calif., will be inducted during the Hall of Fame ceremony at the councils 2016 Silicon Valley Engineers Week Banquet on Feb. 25.Through its Engineering Hall of Fame program, SVEC recognizes engineers from the Silicon Valley area for their outstanding professional achievements in engineering and technology, and for their important contributions to the community. Celli was selected for his many accomplishments as leader of one of the premier engineering companies in Silicon Valley, and as a committed ratgeber to early career en gineers and an ardent supporter of programs that encourage young people to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers.Prior to becoming president of SSL, which designs and builds satellites and spacecraft systems for commercial and government use, Celli served in a number of leadership positions at the company, including chief operating officer, executive vice president, and senior vice president of engineering, manufacturing and test operations. During his 35 years at SSL, he has led the company through numerous advances in satellite technology, including the development of the first high-capacity satellites for broadband service and the first 20-killowatt satellites that facilitated early high-definition television distribution. He also helped guide the company to its current success as a world leader in the communications satellite market.In addition, Celli has made a name for himself as an advocate for the training and mentoring of students, as well as a cha mpion of STEM education initiatives including the Change the Equation (CTEq) STEM literacy organization.An engineering background is essential to designing systems that get launched into space 22,300 miles above the earth, said Celli, a native of Italy who received his masters degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Rome. I hope my induction into the Hall of Fame reminds young people that mechanical engineering is a great foundation for a broad range of career paths.SVEC is a non-profit educational organization that serves as an alliance for Silicon Valley engineering leaders to support technical societies, outreach programs and public awareness of the impact of engineering and science. For more information on the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame, visit www.svec.org/hall-of-fame.html.