Ms. Meyer aspires to continue passing on what she has learned to an international audience of corporate clients, fueling a future characterized by mindfulness, diversity and innovation.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 18, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Silvia R. Meyer has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With rich professional experiences spanning over 30 years in engineering, entrepreneurship, business consultancy and executive coaching – all cultivated in the heart of Silicon Valley – Ms. Meyer has become a cornerstone of strategic advisory services with a global perspective. Her illustrious career, which she has dedicated to working with the most innovative high-tech companies in the Valley, positions her not only as a participant but also as a pivotal figure in the development and evolution of Silicon Valley's ecosystem.
Ms. Meyer's professional journey commenced at a pioneering product design company in Silicon Valley, where she designed, developed and engineered a broad array of products from concept to market across numerous industries for clients such as HP, McKesson, Johnson Controls and Herman Miller. Her transition from a Silicon Valley innovator to a global business strategist exemplified how a strong foundation in interdisciplinary design and problem-solving can be leveraged to excel in the global business arena, making her an invaluable asset to establishing and expanding high-tech companies on a global scale. Working for such companies as IBM, Cisco Systems, Lucent Technologies, Autodesk and Hewlett Packard, among others, facilitated difficult transitions, working with governments and universities to adapt to new environments created by the evolution of technology.
Likewise acclaimed for her accomplishments as an educator, Ms. Meyer has worked with numerous institutions abroad to ensure that their curriculum remains on the cutting edge of new developments in technology, especially as companies from Silicon Valley continue to establish themselves in other countries. Noted for her accomplishments as an international business developer for high-tech companies in Europe, Asia and Latin America, she was asked by Santa Clara University to teach her international experience to graduate-level students in the topics of engineering and business, becoming an adjunct professor in 2013. In addition to her primary pursuits, she has delivered lectures on various subjects, including international business, leadership, multiculturalism, diversity and inclusion, global markets, product management and venture funding. She most recently served as a professor at the Hult International Business School.
To remain abreast of developments in her areas of expertise, Ms. Meyer maintains close partnerships with several organizations, including the Silicon Valley Executive Center, the Venture Capital Organizations, the Sales Enablement Forum and the European American Enterprise Council. She also served as a mentor at the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship and the Ciocca Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University.
In her mission to expand innovative high-tech enterprises globally, Ms. Meyer merged corporate social responsibility with business growth, offering state-of-the-art software and training to governments, enhancing university education and fostering job creation. Her efforts, particularly through the "Expedition Aconcagua" project that focused on women's health, earned widespread acclaim, including recognition from world leaders and an esteemed invitation from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Capitol Hill. This acknowledgment, highlighted by media outlets such as PBS, reflects Ms. Meyer's exceptional ability to utilize initiatives for social improvement, surpassing traditional business milestones by significantly contributing to educational and economic opportunities.
Ms. Meyer's leadership in developing a global educational networking program, which received endorsements from communications ministers worldwide, played a pivotal role in connecting customers, professionals and the public, securing its success and sustained support. Her participation in San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown's first Trade Mission to Mexico, alongside her cooperation with the Minister of Commerce, underscores her dedication to fostering the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises. Through these multifaceted initiatives, she has showcased her ability to integrate corporate social responsibility with business growth, ensuring societal advancement and educational collaboration beyond mere sales success.
Supplementing her varied career experience, Ms. Meyer previously studied mechanical engineering at the National Technological University in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and naval engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid in Spain. She subsequently attained a master's degree in engineering management and leadership from Santa Clara University. Eminently qualified in her field, Ms. Meyer also holds certifications in business from Stanford University.
In accounting for her success, Ms. Meyer credits her multicultural upbringing; her father was Italian, while her mother was German, leading to a highly diverse experience while coming of age. Coupled with her predilection for engineering, as well as a lifetime spent in Silicon Valley, she cultivated an insatiable thirst for knowledge, which has served her well throughout her career. Looking ahead, Ms. Meyer aspires to continue passing on what she has learned to an international audience of corporate clients, fueling a future characterized by mindfulness, diversity and innovation.
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