Podcast EP272: An Overview How AI is Changing Semiconductor and System Design with Dr. Sailesh Kumar
Daniel Nenni is joined by Dr. Sailesh Kumar, CEO of Baya Systems. With over two decades of experience, Sailesh is a seasoned expert in SoC, fabric, I/O, memory architecture, and algorithms. Previously, Sailesh founded NetSpeed Systems and served as its Chief Technology Officer until its successful acquisition by Intel. Sailesh is also a prolific author, with more than two dozen highly cited papers and over 150 patents.
Dan covers a lot of ground in this far-reaching discussion with Sailesh. The ways AI is disrupting computing architectures are explored, with a focus on the new requirements for high-performance data movement. The various standards under development to improve external interfaces and implement chiplet-based design are also explored. Dan also discusses the recent announcements from DeepSeek with Sailesh, who comments on the significance of the work and the likely impact on the industry going forward.
Sailesh also provides an overview of the unique design platform offered by Baya Systems that helps to tame the complexity of next generation design. Sailesh also comments on the importance of relationships when building a new technology company and the “network effect” that is present in Silicon Valley.
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