The Diancom Foundation

Empowering Vietnam’s semiconductor future through world-class education and Silicon Valley expertise

Our ProgramsPartnerships

Our Vision

To establish Vietnam as a key player in the global semiconductor design landscape by developing a highly skilled IC design and verification workforce.

To establish a globally recognized center of excellence in Integrated Circuit (IC) design and verification in Vietnam, empowering a highly skilled workforce, fueling innovation, and fostering a self-sustaining semiconductor ecosystem. Through this initiative, we will create opportunities for talented students from underserved, underprivileged backgrounds, giving them equitable access to the economic benefits of high-tech employment.

Our Mission

Bridging the Talent Gap, Empowering Vietnam

Curriculum

Implement a multi-tiered curriculum for students and engineers, emphasizing modern IC design flows, industry-standard tools, and AI-powered techniques.

Partnerships

Forge strategic partnerships with Vietnamese universities, government agencies, and industry leaders to ensure curriculum relevance and career opportunities.

Sustainability

Operate as a non-profit foundation to ensure long-term impact and sustainability while integrating essential soft skills development.

Who We Are & Our Team

Driven by Silicon Valley Veterans, Committed to Impact

Diancom Foundation is a new non-profit built on the collective expertise and passion of dedicated semiconductor industry veterans, primarily from Silicon Valley, California.

Deep Technical Expertise

Covering all aspects of IC design and verification, including SoC architecture, digital/analog design, and more.

Silicon Valley Network

Valuable connections to potential partners and employers in the global tech industry.

Commitment to Giving Back

Personally invested in the success of this transformative initiative.

Leadership & Management

Proven ability to oversee complex projects and drive innovation.

Global Market Understanding

Deep insights into industry trends and evolving market needs.

Meet Our Founders

Tuan Nguyen

Former Senior Director of Engineering at Microsoft

A dedicated industry veteran with over four decades of experience, Tuan brings a wealth of executive and technical leadership to the Diancom Foundation. As a former Senior Director of Engineering at Microsoft and a key contributor at major technology firms like LSI Logic, Toshiba and Hitachi, he has deep, in-depth knowledge of SOC/ASIC development, verification, and system architecture.

Now in his retirement, Tuan is driven by a personal mission to make a meaningful impact by giving back to the community, leveraging his extensive experience and advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and International Management.

Gyle Yearsley

SOC Development Leader at Microsoft

A passionate knowledge sharer with an insatiable curiosity for technology, Gyle has been a pivotal figure in the semiconductor industry for over four decades. A natural innovator, he has served as a key architect in microprocessor design and verification at major product companies, and currently leads significant SOC development efforts at Microsoft.

His drive to not only solve the industry’s most complex challenges but to share his extensive knowledge with emerging talent makes him an invaluable guide. His commitment to mentorship is central to the Diancom Foundation’s mission.