Michael Young
About Michael Young
Michael Young is a Senior Program Manager with extensive experience in managing microprocessor projects. He has worked for notable companies such as AMD, Oracle, and Sun Microsystems, and currently holds a position at Lightmatter.
Current Role at Lightmatter
Michael Young serves as a Senior Program Manager at Lightmatter, a position he has held since 2023. His role is based in Mountain View, California, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he utilizes his extensive experience in managing physical design flows and microprocessor backend projects to oversee various technical programs.
Previous Experience at Groq
Prior to his current position, Michael worked at Groq as a Senior Program Manager - VLSI from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure in Mountain View, California, he contributed to the management of VLSI projects, leveraging his background in microprocessor design and program management.
Career Background in Engineering
Michael has a diverse career in engineering and program management, having worked at notable companies such as AMD, Oracle Corporation, Inmos, STMicroelectronics, and Sun Microsystems. His roles have ranged from Senior Program Manager to Director of Hardware Engineering, accumulating over 30 years of experience in managing microprocessor projects and hardware engineering.
Educational Background
Michael Young earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) with First Class Honors in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from The Manchester Metropolitan University. His studies spanned from 1985 to 1989, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles that he has applied throughout his career.
Skills and Expertise
Michael possesses extensive skills in logistics and team building, which he effectively applies to his technical program management roles. He has experience in defining and implementing logistical and infrastructure systems to support silicon product developments. Additionally, he has been involved in developing a crowd sourcing app as part of his sideline businesses.