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Santa Clara, CA: Jayshree V. Ullal, CEO and chairperson of Arista Networks, will be honored with an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree by Santa Clara University at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on June 14, 2025.
An alumna of the university, Ullal will also deliver the keynote address to over 1,400 graduating students and their families.
Key Facts:
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Date of Ceremony: June 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.
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Audience Size: Over 13,000 attendees, including graduates, friends, and families.
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Alumna Status: Ullal earned her M.S. in Engineering Management from Santa Clara University in 1986.
Born in London and raised in New Delhi, India, Ullal moved to the United States for higher education, obtaining her bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from San Francisco State University and a master's degree from Santa Clara University.
She began her career at AMD and later played a pivotal role at Cisco Systems before becoming CEO of Arista Networks in 2008.
Under Ullal's leadership, Arista Networks has transformed into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, redefining data center networking with cutting-edge technology.
She successfully led the company through its IPO in 2014, positioning Arista as a dominant force in the industry.
Beyond her professional achievements, Ullal is a strong advocate for diversity in technology and actively supports women in leadership roles.
She serves on multiple advisory boards and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs.
Her philanthropic efforts include establishing a foundation with her husband to support cancer research, social services, and hunger relief in India.
In 2013, Ullal received the Santa Clara University School of Engineering's highest honor, the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the profession and community.
Do You Know?
Jayshree Ullal has been named among Fortune's "Top 20 Business Persons" and recognized twice as a "Silicon Valley Power 100" by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
Key Terms:
Arista Networks: A company specializing in cloud networking solutions, known for its high-performance data center switches.
IPO (Initial Public Offering): The process through which a private company offers shares to the public in a new stock issuance.
Engineering Management: A field that combines technical expertise with business and management skills to lead engineering projects.