AI for chip
AI and LLMs in chip design workflows; starting with LLM evaluation.
About
- I'm Yiqian Min, a semiconductor architect turned AI founder, with 15 years of experience spanning chip architecture, design verification, AI infrastructure, and cross-functional engineering leadership. My north star is to empower every silicon engineer to think and create like an architect, leveraging intelligent AI agents to accelerate innovation and push the boundaries of chip design. I'm currently building recursive self-improving chip design systems, starting with LLM evaluation.
- When I was a kid, I dreamed of becoming a scientist when I grew up. My role models were the nuclear physicists of the World War II era. My curiosity for science and competitive spirit led me to math and physics Olympiad contests in middle school and high school. In high school, I won national physics Olympiad prizes that earned me early admission to Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU).
- Now I am 15 years into the semiconductor industry. Though I didn't pursue a career in scientific research, my aspiration for new technology has always been the north star guiding my path, contributing to the adoption of cutting-edge technology in industry. Now I am also eager to step into the business world and strive to become a business owner.
Experience
First-Principles Chip Designer
Chip IntelligencePalo Alto, CACo-Founder
MetaSystem architecture of the AR/VR low-power SoCMemory subsystem architecture and performance modeling for the MTIA AI infra accelerator
InnoviumAcquired by MarvellEarly-stage startup design verification engineer
AppleCPU design verification for the A5, A6, and A7 SoCs
Education
Degrees.
University of MichiganBSE & MSE, Computer Science and Engineering
SJTU–UM Joint Institute2+2 programElectronic EngineeringShanghai Municipal Scholarship.
No. 2 High School of East China Normal UniversityNational science Olympiad elite programPhysics competition awards.
Interests
What I’m drawn to.
AI infra (GPU / accelerator)
Hardware and systems for AI infrastructure.
Physical AI silicon
Silicon for sensing, robotics, and embodied AI.
Life
Outside work, Kelly keeps a healthy, highly disciplined lifestyle, with consistent training as a long-term practice. Weekly: HIIT, running, strength training, yoga, and boxing. Also Spartan Race, Hyrox, and recreational running races. Likes reading books, though reads less than before, now that AI is around.
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