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Jason Conrad


COO Semiconductor Research, Arizona State University

Talk Title

SWAP Hub Capabilities

Description of Talk

In this talk you will learn about SWAP (Southwest Advanced Prototyping) Hub, our mission, and our capabilities. You will also see how ASU and SWAP Hub are enabling access and accelerating innovation for our ecosystem.

Biography

Jason Conrad is the Chief Operating Officer for Semiconductor Research at ASU.  He leads SWAP Hub, SHIELD USA, and MacroTechnology Works, ASU’s premier facility for semiconductor research and development.   Jason brings with him more than 23 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.  With previous roles at industry-leading companies such as NXP, Global Wafers, and Lam Research, Jason is a proven leader focused on performance and quality.

Jason’s mission is to foster relationships with academic, industry and government partners to not only develop leap ahead technologies but also the workforce of the future.

Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame.