Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, AMD
Jan 8, 2024
Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, shares her inspiring journey from a curious child fascinated by engineering to a leading figure in high-performance computing. She discusses the importance of hands-on experiences and STEM education, and highlights the current groundbreaking innovations in semiconductor technology. Su emphasizes the role of collaboration in both her leadership style and the rapid advancements in AI, painting a picture of an exciting era for hardware that mirrors the early internet days.
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Early Engineering Interest
- As a child, Lisa Su fixed her brother's remote-controlled car by reconnecting a loose wire.
- This sparked her interest in how things work and led her to engineering.
Hardware over Software
- While at MIT, Lisa Su worked in a semiconductor lab, doing tasks like putting wafers into a reactive ion etcher.
- She found hardware more engaging than software and loved building tangible things.
Value of a PhD
- Lisa Su, impatient to finish her PhD, focused on solving tough problems in semiconductor devices.
- The process taught her how to think critically and contribute at the highest level, fostering confidence in her abilities.