Germany
Ruby Yan 🎈 is an experienced semiconductor executive leading sales & marketing at ZenSemi, China's first 12-inch advanced MEMS smart sensor and specialty process wafer manufacturer founded in 2021. The company focuses on 40–180nm process platforms covering MEMS sensors, High-Performance Analog (HPA) and Automotive solutions. Ruby draws on 15 years of industry experience at GlobalFoundries, where she spearheads the technology innovation and strategic growth 🚀 of the Display, Sensor, Security divisions. She has built a distinguished career spanning leadership roles in technology development, product commercialization, and global business strategy. A recognized technical leader, Ruby holds the title of Master Inventor 🏆 at GlobalFoundries, with nearly 30 patents granted and over 70 peer-reviewed publications advancing semiconductor technologies. Renowned for her commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces 🌏, Ruby founded GlobalFoundries' ASIA@Europe ERG Group, which has expanded to support over 100 members. A vocal advocate for equitable leadership, Ruby was named to "Women ♀️ Engineers You Should Know" list by Society of Women Engineers (2023) and frequently speaks at industry forums on bridging the gender gap in semiconductor innovation. Ruby's leadership extends beyond corporate strategy; she is a sought-after advisor for startups and academic institutions, collaborating with organizations like Fraunhofer Institute and SEMI. A firm believer in 📢 "innovation through diversity,” Ruby continues to shape the future of technology while inspiring a more inclusive and dynamic industry landscape.
- VP of Global Business, Sales, Marketing, FAE & Customer Engineering - Drive revenue growth via strategic customer screening, pricing framework and global account management - Define future product & process roadmaps and align go-to-market strategies accordingly - Oversee full-cycle technical support from FAE, CE and post fab services - Build sustainable partnerships across automotive, industrial and consumer markets
Semiconductor Technology Committee MEMS & Imaging Sensors Committee Advanced Packaging Committee
- Lead Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) security element strategy, architecting the foundational silicon to secure IoT devices against future threats. - Develop mini/microLED display drivers market in deep collaboration with global leaders to define the next generation of visual experiences. - Pioneer advanced 2D and 3D camera ROIC optimization, delivering the critical imaging performance for autonomous systems and smart robotics.
- Led the global business line of HMI & Healthcare with both short-term revenue and long-term roadmap responsibilities - Launched company initiatives in medical electronics and healthcare wearables with technology matching and design partners - Expanded the company's presence in the medical industry and build co-development projects with leading OEMs
- Established company initiatives in AR/VR/MR and wearables with comprehensive technology offering and go-to market strategy - Exhibited strong decision-making instinct and financial acumen in both technical and business environment - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Partner in GF German site and coordinator to Charta der Vielfalt
Novel CMOS transistor design and characterization - Junctionless transistor development-- Intel joined project - FDSOI characterization -- SOITEC joined project - FINFET measurement and compact modeling -- TI joined project