Intel Data Center Chief Reportedly Departs for AMD

[erek]

"Kulkarni's move comes as AMD ramps up its own data center AI push, driven by the Instinct GPU lineup and major design wins, including OpenAI. AMD projects its AI accelerator business could reach tens of billions in annual revenue by 2027, a target CEO Lisa Su reiterated earlier this week. Intel, meanwhile, continues to realign its AI and data center divisions under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, following weaker-than-expected Gaudi accelerator revenue and a broader restructuring effort affecting roughly 15% of its core workforce. Several longtime Intel engineers, including Ronak Singhal and Rob Bruckner, have also departed this year as the company recruits new external talent to rebuild its AI leadership."

Source: https://www.techpowerup.com/342719/intel-data-center-ai-executive-reportedly-departs-for-amd

 

[Lakados]

That’s cool and all, but here me out.

If the majority of Intels senior engineers were worth their paycheque then Intel wouldn’t be in the situation it is.

What has Saurabh Kulkarni done at Intel? Not a lot.

What did Saurabh Kularni do before Intel? Also not seemingly a lot.

For AMD’s sake, here’s hoping they can find the right fit for him.