Celebrating Our Engineers, Meet Misbah and Calleb

"My advice to someone considering a career in engineering would be to gain practical experience through co-ops or internships as these real-world experiences can help build your professional portfolio." - Misbah Syeda, Sr. Process Engineer.

"My favorite thing about my job is to take complex issues and study what could be the causes for this problem. I also enjoy working with my core team." - Calleb J. Diaz Acevedo, Process Engineer.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Let's recognize the vital role engineers play in advancing technology, improving infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life. Misbah Fatima Syeda and Calleb J. Diaz Acevedo share about how they got interested in studying a career in engineering, and how they enjoy their current role in Mondelēz International.

Misbah Syeda, Sr. Process Engineer

Misbah Fatima Syeda

What inspired you to pursue a career in engineering?

My passion for engineering began at Aviation High School in Queens, New York. Initially expecting to learn to fly, I instead discovered a love for fixing airplanes. Through hands-on shop classes, I learned the intricate physics and mathematics behind flight and was captivated by the engineering marvels of aircraft. This realization propelled me toward a career in Mechanical Engineering.

What’s your favorite thing about your job? How do you apply what you learned in your every-day job?

My favorite thing about my job is using data to identify challenges within processes or systems and use data driven insights to identify root causes and then implement solutions based on the analysis to make tangible improvements.

What advice would you give to someone considering a career in engineering?

My advice to someone considering a career in engineering would be to gain practical experience through co-ops or internships as these real-world experiences can help build your professional portfolio.

Calleb J. Diaz Acevedo, Process Engineer

Calleb j. Diaz Acevedo

What inspired you to pursue a career in engineering?

I was inspired by the achievements made by NASA on space exploration and wanted to be like the people who built the Apollo Rockets.

What's your favorite thing about your job?

My favorite thing about my job is to take complex issues and study what could be the causes for this problem. I also enjoy working with my core team.

What advice would you give to someone considering a career in engineering?

My advice for someone who is thinking of studying chemical engineering would be to network with people from different engineerings through student projects or organizations. By sharing your experience with other students, you will get a better idea of the many career paths that are available to you.

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