Luke Chung

About Luke Chung

Silicon Platform & Ecosystem Leader with 25+ years of experience driving full-cycle execution of complex semiconductor systems—from foundational physics through silicon validation and global commercialization.Known for translating high-stakes technical innovation into scalable platforms by aligning engineering, product, and ecosystem partners across foundries, IP, and system-level execution. Brings strong multiphysics-aware insight, integrating thermal, power, and system-level constraints to address scaling challenges in AI-native and heterogeneous hardware.Former startup Founder/CEO with hands-on experience in zero-to-one GTM, end-to-end silicon ownership, and building resilient, cross-company execution frameworks for next-generation compute platforms.

Experience

1. Director of Sales and Business Development

   Synopsys Inc

   Jan 2020 — Present · Sunnyvale, CA, US

   Led platform-level commercialization and execution across EDA, IP, and hardware-assisted verification, enabling complex SoC, GPU, and chiplet-based programs from early architecture through silicon validation and production readiness.• Orchestrated foundry, IP, and design service ecosystems, working closely with Samsung Foundry and regional partners to align process technology, IP enablement, and customer execution for hyperscaler and large-scale system engagements.• Drove platform-oriented go-to-market strategy, translating hyperscaler and system company requirements into scalable design methodologies and IP readiness frameworks rather than point-product sales.• Initiated and led cross-functional efforts addressing system-level execution bottlenecks, including multiphysics (power, thermal, and validation constraints) in AI and HPC-class designs.• Built and managed senior cross-border execution teams, aligning engineering and product organizations to deliver complex platform outcomes under high ambiguity and technical complexity.

Education

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate in Business Strategy

  2025 — 2025

• Seoul National University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

• Seoul National University

  Master of Science - MS, Electronics - MEMS, Micromachining, CMOS Process

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Product Requirements Definition
• Competitive Analysis
• Manufacturing
• Consumer Electronics
• Product Marketing
• Ic
• Semiconductors
• Entrepreneurship
• New Business Development
• Mems
• Business Development
• Mobile Devices
• Product Requirements
• Asic
• Product Launch
• Semiconductor Industry
• Cmos
• Integrated Circuits (Ic)
• Product Management
• Direct Sales
• Sales Management
• Market Development