VP
ABM
Austin, TX, United States
Joe Cestari brings over 39 years of leadership in high-tech engineering, construction, manufacturing, and supply chain operations, paired with nearly three decades of global business development expertise. His career spans the successful launch and management of multiple ventures across Asia, including Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and China.
Currently serving as Vice President of Semiconductor Operations at ABM, Joe plays a pivotal role in advancing the company’s strategic initiatives in the semiconductor sector. He also contributes to the academic and professional community as a member of the Board of Advocates for the Baylor University School of Engineering and Computer Science.
Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Baylor University and has pursued graduate studies in international business and technology management. Beyond his professional achievements, Joe has been married to his wife Beth for over 39 years and is a proud father to three children—Nicholas (34), Zachary (32), and Taylor (29)—and grandfather to Jade (6) and Sophia (1).
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📌 Career Highlights
• Facility Design, Construction & Operations
Over 20 years of experience with TRiMEGA, M+W/TFS (now Exyte), and Kinetics. Served as project executive for more than $10 billion in turnkey process systems projects.
• Executive Leadership
28 years in senior management roles across Tylan General, APPLIED MATERIALS, TRiMEGA, ILS Technology, TFS, and Kinetics.
• Gas & Chemical Delivery Systems
30 years of expertise in advanced delivery systems with companies including Tylan General, APPLIED MATERIALS, TRiMEGA, M+W/TFS, and Kinetics.
• Automation, Software & Controls
8 years of experience in automation technologies and software integration at AMD, TRiMEGA, and ILS Technology.
• Supply Chain Management
5 years of executive-level leadership in global supply chain operations at Kinetics/TRiMEGA and APPLIED MATERIALS.
• Process & Equipment Engineering
5 years of hands-on engineering experience at AMD.
• Semiconductor Device Design
2 years of foundational design experience at Baylor University and AMD.
The Fine Line Between Mentorship and Sponsorship: Building Your Semiconductor Network with Purpose
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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