Zef Malik is a highly accomplished semiconductor leader with over 40 years of experience spanning manufacturing, assembly, test, and advanced analytical services. He has been a trusted partner to military, aerospace, and space programs for decades, delivering high-reliability solutions for mission-critical applications.

Zef is the founder of Silicon Turnkey Solutions (STS), a premier engineering and IC test lab, and a co-founder of Spirit Electronics, IQL Labs, and HiRel Microelectronics. His leadership has driven innovation, operational excellence, and the successful development of high-performance semiconductor solutions across both commercial and defense sectors.

Larry Jorstad is a semiconductor industry veteran with over 40 years of experience in design, testing, and engineering services. He leverages his deep technical expertise to drive innovation, advance testing methodologies, and deliver high-reliability solutions across the semiconductor lifecycle.

Larry holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. He is the designer of Chrysler’s in-dash digital clock and a pioneer in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) latch-up testing.

His distinguished career includes leadership and engineering roles such as Chief Technology Officer and Test Engineer at STS, Vice President and Test Engineer at ISE Labs, Design Engineer at National Semiconductor, and Test Engineer at both National Semiconductor and Fairchild Semiconductor.

Larry’s leadership and technical contributions have established him as a respected authority in the industry, with a lasting impact on semiconductor testing and reliability for commercial, industrial, and high-reliability applications.

Rabbi-ul Islam is a seasoned semiconductor leader with over 30 years of experience spanning design, manufacturing, operations, testing, and engineering services. As the CEO of iTest Inc. and Technical Advisor to iTest Hi-Rel, he brings deep industry expertise and a proven ability to drive operational excellence, helping guide strategic initiatives and technical direction.

He has played a pivotal role in building high-performing organizations and delivering results, including leading efforts that helped make iTest profitable in under a year by fostering customer trust through uncompromising quality and cost efficiency.

Rabbi’s expertise includes test and wafer probing program development, device and package qualification, and the successful establishment of test operations in global markets, including Singapore and Austin. Notably, the Singapore facility he helped develop grew into one of the largest test houses worldwide.

His prior leadership roles include Vice President of Engineering & Test at ISE Labs and General Manager of ISE Labs Hong Kong Ltd., where he led engineering innovation and global expansion efforts.

Saeed Malik is a seasoned technology and semiconductor executive with over four decades of leadership experience driving innovation, growth, and operational excellence. As Chairman of the Board at iTest, Inc., he provides strategic direction and technical guidance, drawing on a distinguished career spanning both engineering and executive leadership.

Saeed began his career by founding ISE Labs in 1983, where he served as CEO and Chairman, growing the company into a leading semiconductor services provider with over $80 million in annual revenue and operations across San Jose, Fremont, Santa Clara, Hong Kong, and Singapore. From 2001 to 2014, he was a Founding Member and Chairman of the Board at Silicon Turnkey Solutions, where he also architected the company’s ERP infrastructure.

He also served as President of Semilabs Inc. from 2001 to 2006, where he led the development of key software tools for the semiconductor industry. Saeed’s academic background includes graduate studies in Computer Science, an M.A. in Political Science from San Jose State University, and an M.S. in Solid State Physics from the University of Karachi, Pakistan.

Beyond his professional achievements, Saeed is a passionate writer and author of the interfaith book A Perspective on the Signs of Al Quran: Through the Prism of the Heart.

Eric West is a highly experienced technology leader with over 40 years in the semiconductor industry, specializing in design, testing, and engineering services. As Chief Technology Officer at iTest, Inc., he leads the company’s technical strategy and innovation initiatives, driving the development of advanced test solutions and high-reliability engineering capabilities.

Eric has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions across RF and mixed-signal test programs, burn-in driver systems, and software development. His expertise spans test program development, engineering management, and the creation of robust test methodologies supporting both semiconductor and aerospace applications.

Earlier in his career, Eric served as a Test Engineer at Silicon Turnkey Solutions (STS) and held key engineering roles across the industry. As an independent consultant, he has supported a wide range of customers—from emerging startups to established semiconductor companies—providing strategic guidance and delivering impactful technical solutions.

Eric is recognized for his ability to bridge engineering depth with practical execution, enabling organizations to scale efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Richard brings over 50 years of experience in electronics, device design, and test engineering across a wide range of industries, including biomedical, automotive, commercial electronics, and IoT systems.

He has led engineering teams and driven the development of advanced test solutions across both hardware and software environments, supporting high-reliability and mission-critical applications.

Richard previously served as Head of Test Design at zGlue and has extensive consulting experience, delivering innovative design and test strategies across complex engineering programs.

Fatema Lakhia is an accomplished program manager with over 10 years of experience in semiconductor testing services. She is known for her strong customer focus, building trusted relationships, and driving seamless program execution from start to finish.

She has successfully led complex programs for tier-1 Mil-Aero customers, managing end-to-end execution across advanced test, qualification, and high-reliability environments. Fatema is recognized for her ability to build trusted partnerships, align cross-functional engineering and operations teams, and drive programs from concept through qualification with precision and accountability.

Her expertise spans navigating technically demanding requirements, accelerating timelines without compromising quality, and ensuring consistent delivery in highly regulated and performance-critical settings. With a strong customer-first mindset and a disciplined approach to execution, she plays a key role in enabling successful outcomes for some of the industry’s most demanding programs.