Testimonials
The session was extremely helpful and insightful. I gained a clear understanding of the semiconductor industry, career opportunities, and the skills required to enter the field. One piece of advice that really stayed with me was to apply everywhere because I have a long career ahead and should keep my opportunities open. It was practical, motivating, and gave me confidence to continue my job search. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build a career in the semiconductor industry.
It was a really helpful conversation and learned a lot
The session was informative and well-structured, covering key aspects in a concise manner. It provided a clear introduction to the semiconductor industry, including opportunities available in India and abroad. Interview preparation was also discussed in a practical and easy-to-understand way. As someone new to the industry, I found the guidance helpful in understanding how to approach a career in this field. My doubts were addressed clearly, which improved my overall clarity. The session will be useful for my job search.
I loved that I could connect someone with so much experience and ask where I am stuck and Pankaj sir shared his insights. He also shared how can I change my stragegy to approach for the job. He explained it like a senior and the discussion was very friendly and his intention is purely to help students who are stuck. I definitely recommend this. This is a great initiative and I am glad that platform like this exists.
Services
Video meeting . 30 mins
5
1:1 Call (Ph.D/M.Tech Students)
Menstorship for researchers
Video meeting . 30 mins
5
1:1 Call (Professionals)
Menstorship for professionals
About me
Hi there,
I am a semiconductor professional with a full-stack view of the industry—from fab to design and process to policy, passionate about guiding student to transition from university to industry.
My foundation was built at IIT Bombay with a PhD in emerging semiconductor memory technologies. I have since worked at the forefront of global semiconductor R&D at imec, Qualcomm, and Applied Materials. Currently, I am a Process Engineer at Lam Research, where I focus on Etch process engineering and predictive modeling for advanced memory and logic technology nodes. This work is critical for scaling next-generation memory and logic devices. Previously, I architected metrology solutions at Yield Engineering Systems (YES).
I also served on the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) team, where I was deputed as a Consultant to the Minister of State, Rajeev Chandrasekhar (MeitY), to help shape India’s strategic roadmap.
Why I am here:
I am deeply passionate about mentoring students to help them successfully transition from University to the Semiconductor industry. While opportunities in India have historically been limited, the ecosystem is now expanding rapidly. I want to guide you through this shift, helping you bridge the gap between academic research and industrial excellence. My goal is to help the next generation secure high-impact placements that lead to technical authority and financial freedom.