In this engaging webinar from the TechWorks “Women in TechWorks” series, Catriona Wright (co-founder of Chipletti) shares her career journey into the semiconductor industry, walks through the day-to-day of hardware verification, and reflects on the unique challenges and opportunities she’s encountered.

She emphasises the importance of continuous learning, building credibility through delivering results, finding strong mentors, and making your voice heard. The talk also highlights how organisations can support diverse talent through representation, flexible working arrangements, and visible role models — offering practical advice for those aspiring to thrive in tech and engineering. The Hidden Hero of AI” talk explains how often-overlooked SRAM plays a critical role in overcoming the memory bottlenecks that limit modern AI chips, especially as the industry moves toward chiplet-based architectures.