Podcast EP234: An Update on Chips and Science Act Progress with Mike O’Brien
Dan is joined by Mike O’Brien. Mike was recently the vice president of aerospace and government at Synopsys, He has 40 years of experience in the semiconductor, software and computer industries. In his 27 years in EDA and IP at Synopsys and Cadence, Mike helped build new lines of business including outsourced design services, research collaborations and a government focused vertical.
Currently, Mike is part of a team working for the US Department of Commerce that will play a key role to implement the CHIPS and Science Act’s historic investments in the semiconductor industry. He joined us in March for an overview of how the government is managing funding for manufacturing and R&D.
Mike returns to provide an update on progress and plans since his last Semiconductor Insiders podcast. He reviews details of funding work with organizations both large and small. The focus of the funding and results are discussed.
Mike also provides details about the work being done to address the talent shortage in the semiconductor industry, both from direct work with universities as well as collaboration with organizations across the ecosystem. Methods to reach across borders in the interest of a worldwide semiconductor ecosystem are also discussed.
Mike concludes with his views of what will be achieved in the coming months.
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