Posts Tagged 'What Makes Marvell'
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March 04, 2025
Crossing oceans: Loi Nguyen's Engineering Odyssey
By Roy Rubenstein
This article first appeared in Gazettabyte.
"What is the timeline?"
It's a question the CEO of Marvell, Matt Murphy, would pose to Loi Nguyen each year during their one-on-one meetings. "I've always thought of myself as a young guy; retirement seemed far away," says Nguyen. "Then, in October, it seemed like the time is now."
Nguyen will not, however, disappear. He will work on specific projects and take part in events, but this will no longer be a full-time role.
Early life and journey to the US
One of nine children, Nguyen grew up in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Mathematically inclined from an early age, he faced limited options when considering higher education.
"In the 1970s, you could only apply to one university, and you either passed or failed," he says. "That decided your career."
Wolf. Loi Nguyen, high-speed semiconductor entrepreneur at Marvell and an award-winning wildlife photographer.
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January 21, 2025
How silicon can help drive AI's future - A Q&A with Noam Mizrahi, Marvell CTO
By Mary Gorges, Talent Brand Content Manager, Marvell
AI has undoubtedly been one of the most transformative, and talked-about, technologies of our recent times. What can we look forward to in 2025? Noam Mizrahi, as Chief Technology Officer at Marvell, has a front row perspective of AI’s next era. He also comes with a global view as he’s based at Marvell’s site in Israel, spoke to us from India, and was at Marvell’s headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. last week.
In this Q&A, Noam shares his vision for how silicon and other foundational technologies can power AI’s future, what changes we might see in data center architecture, and the role customization and efficiency will play in sustaining AI’s rapid growth.
Q: With the AI boom now entering its third year, do you expect the pace of innovation to continue?
Noam Mizrahi: Up until now, the industry has largely followed a “Bigger is Better” path –building larger models to achieve better performance. But we should ask ourselves whether “Bigger” is still better. Can smaller, specialized models do the same or better job than a single, giant model? I believe they can.
Smaller models are often more efficient to train, easier to update, and better suited to specific tasks. You could think of them like human experts – doctors, lawyers, engineers –each specializing in their own fields. Similarly, we might see a shift toward a network of smaller, interconnected models, what I call “the Internet of Models.” These models could collaborate to deliver precise, cost-effective insights, much like how the internet itself functions as a collection of interconnected websites.
We will still have larger models that would be used as foundational models, reasoning models and new yet-to-come types, all used together as part of the “Internet of models”. I do see smaller, specific domain expert type of models, being the bulk. The industry’s future lies in balancing efficiency, specialization, and innovation. -
January 08, 2025
From Intern to Mentor: My Journey at Marvell
By Vlad Minecan, Physical Design Engineering Manager at Marvell Romania
My journey at Marvell has been a series of full-circle moments, underscored by the power of mentorship. I began at Marvell as an intern in the summer before my final year at Politehnica University of Bucharest. During that year, I had support from my team and leadership, which gave me the time needed to invest in my studies while also learning the basics of physical design. At first, I had a lot of knowledge to acquire and lots of information to learn - it was quite the ramp-up.
After graduation, I was chosen to transition from an intern to a full-time employee and take on bigger projects and responsibilities. I enjoyed learning new things and digging deeper; the more I learned, the more motivated I became. Working on designing small components of advanced technology chips allowed me to gain invaluable knowledge in the most cutting-edge technology at the time.
I had to adapt to changes – from physical design tasks to design kits, flows, and acquisitions – which provided plenty of opportunities to grow. One of my passions is sharing my knowledge and helping new interns onboard. Noticing my dedication and commitment to mentoring the next generation of engineers, Marvell Romania’s leadership provided the opportunity for me to be part of Marvell’s summer program at the University Politehnica of Bucharest, teaching students an introduction to physical design. It’s a chance to guide and support students in their career paths. The most rewarding part has been that a few of the students are now my colleagues at Marvell.
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December 04, 2024
Marvell Earns “Fittest Firm” Title in Silicon Valley Turkey Trot for Ninth Consecutive Year
By Sandy Rodriguez, Corporate Staff Professional, Philanthropy, Marvell
Marvell is thrilled to be named the "Fittest Firm" in the 20th Annual Silicon Valley Turkey Trot for the ninth consecutive year. Since 2016, Marvell has proudly sponsored the Fittest Firm Competition, securing this title with the highest number of employee participants in the large firm category.
As the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the United States, the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot attracts thousands of runners, joggers, and walkers who come together to stay active on the holiday while supporting local communities in need. This year, more than 800 Marvell employees and their families participated in the race. Since its inception in 2005, the event has donated $12.5 million and provided 10.2 million meals to local charities.
“We are thrilled to once again sponsor and participate in the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot,” said Mark Casper, EVP and Chief Legal Officer, Marvell. “It is inspiring to see so many employees and their families participate in a healthy activity and support our community and local charities, and this event is a perfect opportunity to bring us together for a great cause. Employee wellness is a top priority for Marvell and we are honored to win the "Fittest Firm" competition for the ninth consecutive year.”
Centered around the season of giving, the race aims to uplift and enhance the well-being of underserved communities in Silicon Valley. Proceeds benefit four valuable charities: Healthier Kids Foundation, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, and HealthTrust. To learn more, visit https://www.svturkeytrot.com/.
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November 14, 2024
Behind the passion for the work from this analog design engineer
By Amrutha Iyer, Marvell Analog Design Engineer
Welcome to the third of our four-part series on the "What Makes Marvell" blog, where we highlight the incredible analog engineers making an impact at Marvell. Today, we feature Amrutha Iyer, an analog design engineer in Santa Clara, Calif., who recently transitioned into a leadership role.
How did I end up here?I’ve been at Marvell for about four years now, joining through the Inphi acquisition in 2020. But before that, I spent time at Broadcom, Nvidia, and Samsung. I’ve always been an analog design engineer, and it’s been a passion of mine from the start. A big part of why I stuck with it is because of my experience at UCLA, where I did my master’s. The professors there were some of the best in the field and had a way of motivating you to fall in love with analog engineering. With all the industry publications they contributed to, it was impossible not to be inspired.
What keeps me excited?
It’s the challenges! The field is constantly evolving, and it feels like there's always something new on the horizon, from the early days of IoT to today with AI. Tackling new designs always starts at the analog level – where the magic happens and where we push the boundaries of silicon.
Why analog?
For me, analog design is about building from the ground up. There's no abstraction here and no assumptions. The visibility into how things function, and the problem-solving process is immensely satisfying. You learn to build things with a deep, fundamental understanding, and there’s something very rewarding about that.
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