The Engineering Leadership Podcast

AMD’s unified hardware + software strategy & building an open-source AI ecosystem w/ Anush Elangovan #220

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May 13, 2025
Anush Elangovan, Corporate VP of AI at AMD, shares his extensive experience in AI and software solutions. He discusses AMD's innovative approach to integrating hardware and software for a robust AI ecosystem. Anush highlights the importance of community engagement in software development and effective communication within tech teams. He shares insights into how AI is transforming healthcare, enhancing patient experiences, and speeding up drug discovery. Personal anecdotes further illustrate AI's impact on daily life and industry innovation.
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INSIGHT

AMD's Unified AI Ecosystem Vision

  • AMD is building a unified AI ecosystem across its diverse AI hardware footprint from embedded to data center.
  • This ecosystem aims to provide seamless AI experiences from small devices to large-scale GPUs.
ANECDOTE

Journey From Nod.ai to AMD

  • Anush’s startup Nod.ai developed AI compilers and won an AI award early on, later acquired by AMD.
  • His team’s open source compiler tech matured to run competitive ML workloads efficiently.
ADVICE

Build Tight Customer-Engineering Loop

  • Set up a tight feedback loop between customers and engineering for real-time prioritization.
  • Release validated software updates rapidly to meet fast-moving AI development needs.
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