Dr. YT Chin, the Founder of Silicon Connect, stands as a beacon of expertise and leadership in the dynamic semiconductor industry, boasting an impressive career spanning over 30 years. He has a formidable background that includes two decades of pioneering work in Assembly Test Technology Development at Intel. Notably, Dr. Chin played a pivotal role in establishing the Penang Technology Development Group at SanDisk/Western Digital.

Among his prolific contributions is leading the Intel Global Team to deliver its first Flip Chip BGA Lead-free implementation, which earned him the prestigious 2005 Intel Achievement Award. In recent years, he has been at the forefront of architecting Western Digital/SanDisk's advanced packaging roadmap, including the ideation of new SSD packaging solutions utilizing cutting-edge Bumping and RDL technologies.

Dr. Chin's leadership at Western Digital has been instrumental in propelling the organization into the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, earning the esteemed designation of a Lighthouse Factory by the World Economic Forum. Beyond his publications, his inventive prowess is evidenced by over 40 invention disclosures, including 8 granted U.S. patents, defensive patents, and trade secrets.

Dr. YT Chin holds several prestigious titles, including Chartered Engineer, Chartered Scientist, and Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Mining, and Minerals UK (IoM3). He actively contributes as an advisory board member for the ASEAN Innovation and Business Platform, exemplifying his dedication to fostering innovation and business growth in the region.