M. (Venky) Venkatesh

Venky retired in March 2022 after 46 years at GENERAL ATTOMICS (GA) working on many engineering projects such as HTGR, Fusion, Maglev and many other EMS projects.  He designed and supervised construction of a large, currently functioning 250 ton overhead rolling roof shielding structure at DIIID site that provides the needed shielding over the Tokomak. Venky graduated with a Masters Degree in  Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Southern California and worked in a structural engineering company for 2 years in Los Angeles before joining GA in 1972. He is an avid tennis player while working at GA and in retirement.  Venky is a member of the Rotary Club in Del Mar for over 30years and has initiated and executed many International projects in developing countries. His wife Meera Venkatesh also worked in GA. Together, they have traveled extensively within the US and all over the world.