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Shariman Jamil
Shariman Jamil, CEO of SMD Semiconductor, is crafting Sarawak's Silicon Future. He began his career in Silicon Valley in 2004 as an analogue IC design engineer with Spansion. He played a pivotal role in the evolution of flash memory chips for mobile devices, experiencing firsthand the seismic shifts semiconductors brought to global communication. He continued his odyssey in Tokyo, Penang, and Graz, Austria, the tech epicenters that endowed him with invaluable insights into energy-efficient electronics.
Shariman returned to Sarawak in 2020 and worked with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, where he meticulously laid the groundwork for Sarawak's ascent in the semiconductor arena, culminating in the founding of SMD Semiconductor in 2022. His vision goes beyond chip design; he aspires to create a holistic semiconductor ecosystem—a "Sarawak Silicon Longhouse" that blends Sarawak's communal ethos with cutting-edge technology, fostering an environment where innovation flourishes and local talent can shine on the global stage.
Shariman received a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Electronics from Surrey and Queens Belfast Universities, UK. He studied PhD in Analogue IC Design at TU Graz, Austria, but withdrew to pursue other interests. Shariman attended Elite Management Training at Said Business School, Oxford University, UK