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In his new role, Zacharia will focus on expanding AMD’s public and private sector relationships worldwide, with the aim of accelerating the deployment of AMD-powered artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for societal benefit.
Zacharia brings a wealth of experience to AMD, having previously served as the director of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), where he played a pivotal role in the development of the Frontier supercomputer. This machine, powered by AMD technology, is recognized as the world’s fastest supercomputer on the Top500 list since May 2022.
During his 35-year tenure at ORNL, Zacharia directed several critical research initiatives, including the Exascale Computing Project and the Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) Science Center. His expertise in scientific research, technology development, and strategic partnerships is expected to be instrumental in his efforts to promote the use of high-performance computing (HPC) and AI technologies globally.
AMD’s CEO, Lisa Su, highlighted Zacharia’s distinguished career and his unique position to leverage his experience for the deployment of AI solutions that serve the public interest. Zacharia himself expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to work with AMD’s team and contribute to impactful technologies that will benefit countries and organizations around the world.
The appointment is part of AMD’s broader strategy to enhance its leadership in HPC and AI technologies, which have applications in healthcare, materials science, energy, and other areas.
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