Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is a seasoned semiconductor executive and the founder of Sahita Technologies, a company dedicated to providing advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, and workforce development solutions. With over 20 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality, and technology development, she has made significant contributions to the industry. At Texas Instruments, Sirisha led quality initiatives for a major manufacturing facility, driving improvements in key performance indicators with internal and external customers while fostering a high-performance team. Sirisha’s career began at Applied Materials, where she specialized in PVD Endura systems.
Sirisha is deeply committed to workforce development in the semiconductor sector, collaborating with industry, academia and government while also serving on the SRC Workforce Advisory Board. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and has authored over 14 peer-reviewed publications and one patent.
Beyond her technical expertise, Sirisha is a champion for diversity and inclusion, having co-chaired the Technology & Manufacturing Women’s ERG at Texas Instruments, supporting over 500 employees globally. She also hosted the top 30% Spotify podcast “Women, Career & Life” and is a recognized TEDx speaker, conference panelist and speaker where she shares her insights on manufacturing, AI, and leadership with a global audience.