From Wafers to Workflows

For years, my passion has been building – turning concepts into concrete solutions, from complex hardware to optimized manufacturing processes. I've tackled challenges like a $1B wafer yield rescue and driven 40% cycle time reductions in semiconductor industry. These experiences were incredibly rewarding and built a strong foundation in problem-solving and systems engineering.

But as I reflect on my journey, my current projects, especially those leveraging AI, ignite a new, unparalleled sense of pride. It's a shift from optimizing what is to creating what could be.

I'm incredibly excited about:

⭐️ Modern Project Manager Chat UI: Reimagining project management by integrating AI agents (via Google ADK) directly into a centralized chat UI. This platform aims to eliminate scattered data and version-hell, offering context-aware insights and enterprise-grade timelines for true real-time collaboration. It’s built to remove the daily friction I've personally experienced with legacy PM tools.

These ventures represent the culmination of my engineering skills and my deep dive into AI. They're about creating new paradigms for how we work – smarter, more connected, and truly intelligent.

What are your thoughts on the future of AI in product development and team collaboration? I'd love to hear your insights or connect if you're tackling similar challenges!

Substack link: https://djriver4.substack.com/p/...From Wafers to Workflows