Software Engineering Manager
Intel Corp.
Beaverton, OR, United States
Subhadra Sampathkumaran, M.S. Computer Science, Software Engineering Manager, Intel Corporation
Subhadra Sampathkumaran, M.S. in Computer Science, is a Software Engineering Manager at Intel Corporation with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation, data engineering, and automation across global semiconductor fabs. A recognized technology leader, she has built her career at the intersection of software architecture, advanced analytics, and manufacturing operations, consistently delivering solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance Intel’s operational resilience worldwide.
She is known for her ability to unify siloed data, modernize enterprise platforms, and design frameworks that scale across Intel’s most advanced facilities. Her leadership spans big data integration, IoT, workflow automation, and agentic AI, enabling predictive maintenance, lights-out manufacturing, and real-time decision support. These initiatives have delivered measurable results — including cost savings, improved uptime, faster access to data, and stronger compliance.
Subhadra has also played a pivotal role in shaping Intel’s Industry 5.0 vision by bridging strategy and execution. She has architected robust data pipelines and automation frameworks using technologies such as Node-RED, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Snowflake, turning complex technical challenges into scalable, modular, and sustainable solutions. Her combination of technical depth and strategic business acumen positions her as a forward-thinking leader in semiconductor facility transformation. She is equally adept at driving execution and inspiring innovation, ensuring that her teams remain aligned to both near-term business needs and long-term strategic goals.
Beyond execution, Subhadra is a respected thought leader and active contributor to the global semiconductor dialogue. She has published strategies for unifying manufacturing data and has been a featured speaker at major industry forums, including SEMICON West and Oracle World. She engages with peers to share lessons learned, influence best practices, and spark collaboration around factory automation.
Passionate about orchestrating intelligence across facilities and sub-fabs, she envisions a future where maintenance and operations evolve from reactive, time-based models into adaptive, anticipatory ecosystems that redefine reliability engineering. With her forward-looking vision, she continues to influence how digital transformation, and intelligent automation will define the next era of semiconductor manufacturing, advancing the industry toward smarter, more sustainable, and self-optimizing fabs.
Orchestrating Intelligence: Predictive AI Maintenance for the Modern Semiconductor Facility
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
3:25pm - 3:45pm MT