John Maydonovitch
M.S. Applied Mathematics, 1973
In 2014, John Maydonovitch received the School of Engineering's highest honor, the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, honoring alumni whose accomplishments in their professions, communities, and University service have set them apart.
In recognition of his exemplary model of service, leadership, mentoring, and entrepreneurship, John Maydonovitch was selected for the School of Engineering's Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award. As chair of the Industry Advisory Board, he has provided outstanding leadership and secured donations to support engineering programs. In 1999, he established two awards to honor the late Professor Gerald Markle, founder of the Applied Mathematics Department—one recognizing excellence in teaching, and one supporting student scholarship. As CEO of MCE, a local manufacturing company, he regularly recruits Santa Clara engineering students for internships, providing important mentoring and job experience, while exemplifying the Jesuit model of giving back.