Epic Semi Appoints Industry Veteran Thao Nguyen to Advisory Board, Strengthening Strategic Vision for Global Expansion and Innovation

LOS GATOS, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 – Epic Semi, a global leader in custom chip solutions, is pleased to announce that Thao Nguyen, a renowned industry leader in hardware design, product development, and manufacturing operations, has joined its advisory board. With over 35 years of experience, Mr. Nguyen brings invaluable insight into building scalable, high-performance hardware solutions. Widely recognized for his pioneering work in the tech industry, his addition to the advisory board reinforces Epic Semi’s focus on expanding its capabilities and solidifying its position as a leader in the global semiconductor industry.

 Mr. Nguyen’s distinguished career includes leadership roles in high-tech hardware design, product development, and manufacturing operations. He is well-known for his contributions to Silicon Valley, USA, EU, and Asia, where he has built innovative solutions in compute servers, storage servers, and appliances. In addition to being the Founder and CEO of TORmem, his experience spans across major technology companies, including serving as VP Hardware Engineering and Distinguished Hardware Engineer at Equinix-Packet Host, Sr. Staff Hardware Product Engineer at Facebook, Technical Staff in Compute and Storage NPI Engineering at NetApp, and Product Engineer in VLSI Applications and Logic Design at IBM.

As a pioneer in global operations manufacturing and quality engineering, Mr. Nguyen was instrumental in building and deploying millions of OCP servers for Facebook’s data centers worldwide. He also played a key role as a founding team member OCP and Director of Open Compute Compliance and Interoperability at Facebook.

“We are honored to have Thao join our advisory board,” said George Apostol, CEO of Epic Semi. “His extensive background in hardware design, manufacturing, and global operations will greatly enhance our strategic vision. Mr. Nguyen’s addition to the advisory board reinforces the company’s focus on expanding its capabilities and remaining a leader in the global semiconductor industry.

“Epic Semi’s commitment to excellence in custom chip design and its mission to provide end-to-end support, from concept to production, made this an exciting opportunity for me,” said Mr. Nguyen. “By leveraging global supply chain partnerships, we will help ensure a strong future for semiconductor innovation worldwide. I’m looking forward to collaborating with the team and leveraging my experience to drive the next generation of high-performance solutions for our customers.”

Mr. Nguyen began his career in 1985 at IBM, working on product development and product engineering for VLSI Applications and Logic Design. He holds a BSEE from University of Missouri – Rolla and an MSEE from Syracuse University.

About Epic Semi:
Epic Semi is a leading global provider of custom chip solutions, offering end-to-end expertise in Architecture, Design Implementation, Software, Silicon Validation, and Manufacturing to deliver high-quality silicon. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise, Epic Semi partners with businesses across various sectors to develop highly optimized and efficient chips that drive next-generation products. Whether it’s advancing performance, reducing power consumption, or enabling unique functionalities, Epic Semi’s custom solutions are engineered to exceed expectations and support the evolving demands of the global technology landscape.

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Epic Semi
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