Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ Georgia Tech

Keynote Speaker:
Matt Graham, Sr. Group Director of Product Management, System Verification Group at Cadence

AI is reshaping the future of system design, driving change from chip architecture to intelligent devices. In this keynote, Matt Graham will explore why systems thinkers are essential in solving AI’s toughest hardware challenges and share real-world examples of how AI-driven innovation is transforming semiconductors and systems on a global scale.

Panel Discussion: Building Impactful Careers at the Edge of AI and Engineering
This session will feature early-career professionals sharing how they’re applying their skills, collaborating across disciplines, and navigating real-world challenges in the semiconductor industry. In addition to technical insight, the discussion will highlight the soft skills – like adaptability, communication, and problem-solving – that are essential to success in team-driven environments.

Moderator:
Joanna Pritchard, Head of Global EDA Academic Strategy and Engagement – Siemens

Panelists:
Aishwarya Shashikumar, Firmware Engineer – Astera Labs
April Wang, Manager, Staff Algorithm Developer – Applied Materials
TBD

Join us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss career paths, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field.

AMD
Applied Materials
Astera Labs
Cadence
Micron
Sandisk
Siemens
Teradyne