Leslie Averbeck, Cisco & Sarah McGowan, GlobalFoundries | theCUBE + NYSE Wired: GSA Series

In this edition of the GSA Series – Women in Leadership, theCUBE’s John Furrier engages in a compelling dialogue with Leslie Averbeck, Director of Quality at Cisco, and Sarah McGowan, Senior Director of Design Technology Enablement at GlobalFoundries. The discussion delves into the challenges and advancements in quality assurance and testing amid the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure landscape. McGowan highlights GlobalFoundries’ focus on producing high-quality silicon through rigorous design processes, while Averbeck outlines Cisco's comprehensive approach to optimizing their end-to-end data pipeline. Both leaders emphasize the importance of leveraging machine learning and generative AI to enhance testing reliability, reduce project timelines, and ultimately drive quality improvements in semiconductor production.

• GlobalFoundries' strategies for achieving "first-time-right" silicon manufacturing.
• Cisco’s end-to-end data pipeline management and optimization techniques.
• The role of advanced process control in maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Machine learning and generative AI applications in improving design accuracy.
• Challenges associated with testing under extreme conditions in data centers.
• The impact of customer feedback on quality enhancements and product design.
• Trends in semiconductor automation and co-design ecosystems.
• Forward-looking insights on innovations in advanced packaging technologies.