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Umesh Kelkar

Critic · DISC type C
Master, Vice President, Semiconductor Products Group at Applied Materials
📍 Santa Clara, California, United States

Umesh Kelkar is a Master and Vice President at Applied Materials, where he has worked since 1997. He leads the Computational Products and Solutions team, focusing on multi-physics simulation and the AppliedTwin™ digital twin framework. He holds a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas.

His official title includes "Master, " a distinctive designation for a corporate vice president, highlighting his deep technical expertise and seniority within the company.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Master, Vice President, Semiconductor Products Group
Job Level
Senior
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Personality Overview

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Information Seeker
Precise
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They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Umesh cares about

Semiconductor Digital Twins
He leads the vision, strategy, and execution for the AppliedTwin™ framework, the company's digital twin solution for semiconductor equipment and processes.
AI in Manufacturing
Views Artificial Intelligence and Accelerated Computing as key enablers for developing digital twins in the semiconductor industry, as highlighted in his keynotes.
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Career

Work history

12-2023
Master, Vice President, Semiconductor Products Group
Applied Materials
10-2019 - 12-2023
Managing Director, Semiconductor Products Group
Applied Materials
12-2007 - 12-2019
Sr Director, Computer Aided Engineering Center of Excellence
Applied Materials
12-2003 - 12-2007
Sr Member of Technical Staff, Core Technology
Applied Materials
10-1997 - 12-2003
Process Engineer/CAE Engineer, Metals Deposition
Applied Materials
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Education
1994 - 1997
PhD
University of Arkansas
1997 - 1997
Visiting Research Assistant
Stanford University
1992 - 1994
MSME
University of Arkansas
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

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