Robert Quinn is a Semiconductor Industry Ambassador on LinkedIn, where he reaches more than 12 million professionals annually through strategic content, executive interviews, and industry thought leadership. His work has made him one of the most influential voices connecting the global semiconductor ecosystem—from manufacturers and suppliers to policymakers and workforce development organizations. With 28+ years of hands-on semiconductor manufacturing experience at Applied Materials, Samsung, IBM, TEL, Intel, Texas Instruments, and GlobalFoundries, Robert has consulted to countries around the world on semiconductor strategy, supply chain resilience, and domestic manufacturing capabilities. He is a sought-after speaker at major industry conferences, including the Texas Semiconductor Summit and the American Data Centers and AI Conference, where he moderates panels and delivers insights on geopolitical risk, supply chain challenges, and the future of the industry. Robert is the founder of SIMEU (Semiconductor Industry Mobile Education Unit), a mobile 18-wheeler that travels to underprivileged schools and community colleges across the country, delivering a Disney World experience of learning about semiconductors. SIMEU generates the spark that gets kids excited about the industry through hands-on, immersive experiences. Currently, Robert is working with universities including the University of Texas, taking students into fabrication facilities to experience the semiconductor industry firsthand and inspiring the next generation of industry talent. Currently, Robert serves as Director of Corporate Development at Partstat, a Florida-based semiconductor supply chain solutions company operating ISO-certified semiconductor vaults in Foreign Trade Zone facilities in McAllen, Texas, where he helps companies navigate tariff challenges and component availability through innovative inventory financing solutions. Based in Austin, Texas, Robert combines deep technical expertise with a passion for building connections across the semiconductor ecosystem and advancing the industry's future. See the SIMEU video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6kv-407nZU