Johanna Samuel

Johanna Samuel is a Silicon Architect at Microsoft, having transitioned from a Senior Hardware Engineer role at the same company. With a decade of experience in ASIC design, they have worked on front-end RTL design for various technologies, including video encoders, decoders, and display pipelines. Johanna holds a Master of Science degree in Digital Design and Computer Architecture from The University of Texas at Austin, complemented by a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Their professional journey also includes significant roles at Apple, Intel Corporation, and as a Grader at the University of Texas at Austin.