Scholar Profile –
Philip

When AMD joined the scholarship scheme in 2022, I only applied to them. This decision was driven by AMD’s position at the forefront of the electronics industry, showcasing their remarkable ability to master the complexity inherent in chip design. AMD’s diverse range of offerings, including CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and more, perfectly aligns with my passion for intricate electronics. AMD therefore aligns with my passion for intricate electronics, and provides the opportunities to learn about the different applications of electronics – which was definitely the case during my internship. Most importantly, AMD pushes the boundaries, and teaches you how to.

Before I began my internship, I had expressed an interest in Machine Learning (ML). My task reflected that – I investigated novel applications of Machine Learning (ML) in the communications space. The opportunity allowed me to learn about communications, the signal processing chain, grounding the theory, concepts that I had learned in University. I also learned about ML in the novel ways that research proposes to apply it to different areas, and the frameworks that are used to accelerate development. Ultimately, it helped me learn about a technology I was interested in, and ground learned theory in real applications.