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Lots of missed opportunities

Director of Engineering
Former Employee
Worked at AMD for 4 years
May 20, 2013
Austin, Texas
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Love the Austin area.

Some very smart people to work with.

In two duopolies (x86 + PC graphics), this should yield lots of opportunities.

Cons

Management by berating is common (the beatings will continue until morale improves).

Failed to be credible as a second source to Intel in x86. Why would being a second source in ARM help?

Challenges with process and yields render many plans moot.

Advice to Management

Focus more on the people. Now that AMD is fabless, people are one of the best assets.

Develop managers and directors that grow employees.

Encourage more cross-team and cross-function collaboration versus CYA behavior.

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