I Nong Chao
About I Nong Chao
I Nong Chao serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Operations at Rambus, where he has enhanced product cost competitiveness through design for excellence since 2022. He has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, having held key roles at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Micron Technology, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
Work at Rambus
I Nong Chao has served as the Senior Vice President of Global Operations at Rambus since 2022. In this role, he has focused on improving intrinsic product cost competitiveness through Design for Excellence (DFX) in test, assembly, and manufacturing processes. His efforts aim to enhance the product lifecycle and operational efficiency within the organization. Chao's leadership in global operations contributes to Rambus's strategic goals and operational effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
I Nong Chao earned a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from National Tsing Hua University, where he studied from 1995 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in operations management and engineering principles. This academic experience supports his professional roles in optimizing processes and enhancing product competitiveness.
Background
Before joining Rambus, I Nong Chao held several significant positions in the semiconductor industry. He worked at GLOBALFOUNDRIES as Head of Global Pricing & Quoting, Sales Finance & Revenue Controller from 2011 to 2018, where he operated in multiple locations including Santa Clara, California, Singapore, and Dresden, Germany. Prior to that, he was with Micron Technology from 2019 to 2022, focusing on Semiconductor Strategic Sourcing and NPI Procurement in San Jose, California. His career began at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), where he served as Technical Manager from 2000 to 2011.
Achievements
Throughout his career, I Nong Chao has led initiatives to revamp sourcing strategies with an emphasis on total cost of ownership and production flexibility. He has collaborated closely with senior executives to translate company vision and strategies into actionable operational solutions. His work has addressed various business challenges and dynamics, contributing to the overall success of the organizations he has been part of.