Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ NC State
Location:
NC State University
Witherspoon Student Center – Raleigh, NC
Sankofa Room
AI IS REWRITING THE FUTURE – ARE YOU READY TO BE A PART OF IT?
From self-driving cars to next-gen chips, engineers are building the systems that power our connected world. Your career in AI and systems starts here.
Join us to gain insights from an industry leader who’s been at the forefront of AI innovation for decades, then hear from engineers just a few steps ahead of you as they share how they broke into the industry, the challenges they’re solving today, and the skills that matter most.
Agenda
Check in and join Danielle Ferguson-Macklin from Teradyne for a fun, interactive session where you’ll test your knowledge, learn surprising facts about the semiconductor industry, and compete for prizes. Join Mario Zeng, VP of Hardware Systems Engineering at Microsoft, for Fueling the AI Future: How Innovation in Systems and Infrastructure Is Shaping What’s Next. Learn how advances in AI infrastructure and intelligent systems are transforming industries, the pivotal role engineers play in solving complex real-world challenges, and career lessons from leading through rapid growth, impact, and transformation. Join us for a dynamic discussion exploring real-world career paths and how engineers are contributing to cross-disciplinary innovation in an AI-driven world. Panelists will share how both technical expertise and key soft skills (like communication, adaptability, and problem-solving,) play a role in navigating complex systems and creating meaningful impact. Mehul Shah – Senior Director, USB-C Product Line Renesas Mehul Shah
Coco Kaleel /
Systems Integration Engineer /
Analog Devices
Manisha Garade /
Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer /
Arm
Gayathri Devi /
Product Engineer /
Astera Labs
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. Analog DevicesCheck in
Keynote
Fueling the AI Future: How Innovation in Systems and Infrastructure Is Shaping What’s Next
Panel Discussion
Building the Future: Careers at the Intersection of AI, Systems, and Impact
Coco Kaleel – Systems Integration Engineer ADI
Manisha Garade – Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer Arm
Gayathri Devi – Product Engineer Astera Labs
Senior Director, USB-C Product Line
Renesas
Networking
Enjoy refreshments and connect with professionals, learn about industry opportunities, and build your career networkg
Arm
Astera Labs
Marvell
Microsoft
Renesas
Sandisk
Siemens
Participating Companies
