Pre-SEMICON West Global Chamber® Semiconductor Opportunities Special Event PHX

Dato' Indera Abu Bakar Yusof - CEO at MATRADE

Dato’ Indera Abu Bakar Yusof is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). He brings with him over 30 years of extensive experience in international trade and export promotion, built through a long and distinguished career with MATRADE as well as valuable exposure at Khazanah Nasional Berhad, a Government-Linked Company (GLC).

Dato’ Indera Abu Bakar began his career as a Statistician in1993, where he developed a strong foundation in data analysis, strategic planning, and policy support. Over the years, he progressed through various senior and leadership roles within MATRADE, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s export development and promotion initiatives.

Robert Quinn - Semiconductor Industry Influencer and Evangelist

Robert Quinn is a recognized Semiconductor Industry Expert, Influencer, and Evangelist with more than 25 years of experience in equipment and process engineering. As the founder of Quinns Media, he delivers incisive insights into the ever-evolving semiconductor ecosystem, spotlighting daily shifts in business and technology. Garnering over 11 million annual impressions on his LinkedIn articles, Robert has established himself as a trusted voice within the industry.

An engaging and accomplished speaker, he captivates audiences—from 6th graders to CEOs—by demystifying complex semiconductor technologies. His presentations have resonated globally at government organizations, universities, and premier industry events. Through storytelling and thought leadership, Robert not only fosters innovation but also champions technological progress, continually shaping the future of semicon tech.

Visit his website here where he breaks down the business side of semiconductors—where money, policy, leadership, and global competition shape the future of tech. Based in Austin, Texas, I reach 12 million semiconductor professionals annually.

Dr. Pradyumna Gupta - Founder & Chief Scientist, Infinita Lab | Infinita Materials

Companies exploring U.S. market entry, technical qualification, local testing validation and certification, materials supply, manufacturing partnerships, or supply-chain localization are particularly encouraged to connect with Dr. Pradyumna Gupta.

Dr. Gupta is a materials scientist and entrepreneur working with semiconductor and advanced manufacturing companies entering and expanding in the United States. His focus is on the practical challenges between market entry and becoming an operational or approved supplier: technical qualification, testing and validation, local partners, specialized materials and chemicals, and supply-chain localization.

Through Infinita Lab, he provides access to 2,000+ laboratories and 20,000+ testing capabilities across materials characterization, metrology, reliability, failure analysis, and product qualification. Through Infinita Materials, he works with specialized materials and chemicals used in semiconductors, energy, aerospace, electronics, and other advanced manufacturing applications.

Previously, Dr. Gupta was a Senior Scientist on Corning’s Gorilla Glass program and worked at Saint-Gobain. He holds a PhD in Materials Science from Lehigh University, an MBA from INSEAD/Wharton, and a B.Tech from IIT (BHU).

Tracey Latham - Founder/CEO at Latham Industries 

Tracey Latham is founder and CEO of Latham Industries, a perfect example of how innovative thinking can create incredible products. Tracey brought over 25 years of industry experience before forming her own business in 2016. Latham Industries is a woman-owned and operated electronics contract manufacturer based in Phoenix specializing in printed circuit board assembly. Her business supports semiconductor, aerospace, commercial, medical, military industries... startups to large businesses.

Tracey launched the company from scratch with state-of-the-art equipment recognizing that some area electronic contract manufacturers were losing business because they were running with technology that was more than a decade old. To ensure Latham Industries stays current, Tracey is a member of Global Chamber, Arizona Technology Council and additional leading organizations, and has secured several industry certifications including ISO 9001 and 13485.

In 2022, Tracey participated in ASU’s SMB Lab program which is a first-of-its-kind initiative connecting Arizona’s small and medium sized businesses with ASU’s faculty and students, business leaders and development professionals. She continues working with ASU providing her guidance and expertise as the owner of a successful small business.

Tracey was recognized as the Arizona Small Business Person of the Year in 2022 by the Small Business Administration and is a two-time recipient of the Arizona Womens Education and Employment Faces of Success award.  In her spare time, Tracey gives back to the community in several ways as an active volunteer in a variety of charitable organizations including serving on the boards for Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership (HELP) and the U & Improved Leadership Foundation.

Semicon Initiative with Support by Global Chamber

We'll share an update on the supply chain initiatives ongoing to help business gain new business in the semiconductor segment, including a special program kicked off with Global Chamber on August 26th, continuing on October 19th.