Mr. Ong Chin Hu

MR. ONG CHIN HU is a distinguished leader in the semiconductor and electronics industry, with over two decades of excellence in driving innovation, advancing System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions, and building world-class engineering teams. As Vice President and General Manager at StarFive Technology International, Mr. Ong has been instrumental in establishing StarFive Technology Malaysia from the ground up. Under his leadership, the organization has achieved remarkable milestones, including the development of the groundbreaking JH7110 RISC-V SoC, which powers Roma, the world’s first RISC-V laptop. This innovation has redefined possibilities for robust RISC-V ecosystem development and
embedded solutions.

Most recently, Mr. Ong is leading the development of the world’s first RISC-V-based BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) chip. This chip is set to become the first RISC-V data center chip to achieve million- level shipments, marking a significant milestone for the entire industry.

Before joining StarFive, Mr. Ong served as Engineering Director at Intel Programmable Solutions Group. In this role, he spearheaded the development of cutting-edge IP solutions for 14nm and 10nm FPGA products, including silicon hard IPs, FPGA soft IPs, and next-generation 5G wireless technologies. Among his notable achievements was the successful productization of Intel’s first FPGA with 2Gbps HBM2 using revolutionary 2.5D EMIB packaging technology, driving innovation in AI inference applications.
Mr. Ong’s illustrious career also includes senior leadership roles at Marvell Semiconductor, where he managed both the Penang Design Center and a Tokyo-based team. His efforts led to the development and successful tape-out of over 15 SoCs, generating an annual revenue of approximately USD 100 million. His earlier tenure at Agilent Technologies and Avago Technologies saw him pioneering advanced Design-forTest (DFT) strategies and managing high-volume ASIC production.

A passionate advocate for bridging industry and academia, Mr. Ong serves as an Adjunct Professor and Industry Advisory Panel member at Universiti Teknologi Petronas, contributing to the development of future engineering talent. He also dedicates time to voluntary service as President of the Lions Club of New Century Penang Island.

Mr. Ong holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, an MBA from Nottingham Trent University, and has completed leadership training through Harvard Business School’s ManageMentor program. Recognized for his professional excellence, he is a Senior Member of IEEE and a thought leader in advancing semiconductor innovation.