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After beginning his studies at Oregon State University at just 16 years old, Jensen Huang graduated in 1984 with a degree in electrical engineering. His first role was at AMD, where he worked on designing microprocessors, gaining invaluable early experience in the semiconductor industry.
Before founding Nvidia in 1993, Huang furthered his education by earning a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Stanford. He also held the position of Director of Coreware at LSI Corporation, where he was responsible for key projects in microprocessor design and system integration. LSI was later acquired by Avago Technologies, which eventually became Broadcom.
Huang has often shared insights into his journey. In a 2011 lecture, he discussed his experiences as an engineer, entrepreneur, and innovator with Stanford students. In a 2013 speech at Oregon State University (watch below), he spoke informally at the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Atrium, a building named to honor the contributions of both him and his wife to the university.
Huang’s leadership and technical vision helped Nvidia navigate early challenges and secure its place as a dominant force in computer hardware and gaming, more recently, AI and deep learning technologies.
Interesting fact: Nvidia’s name is derived from the Latin word ‘Invidia,’ meaning ‘Envy,’ a reflection of the company’s ambitions in the competitive world of graphics and computing technology.
