Stefan Linz is an accomplished SoC architect with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. Currently serving as a SoC Architect at Axelera AI since July 2022 and as a Senior SoC Architect at CARIAD since November 2021, Stefan has demonstrated expertise in advanced system-on-chip designs. Previously, Stefan held senior architectural roles at Diconium 42 and was a Lead Principal Engineer at Infineon Technologies, focusing on MS and digital subsystems. Prior experience includes a position as Principal Engineer at Lantiq. Stefan Linz holds a Diplom-Ingenieur degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Communication Technology from FH Coburg, earned between 1994 and 1998.