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Next-Gen Data Analytics Solutions
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Founded by a leadership team with decades of expertise in the world’s leading semiconductor companies, yieldWerx has been a proven industry leader, delivering highly effective yield and data analytics solutions to customers for over 15 years. Discover how yieldWerx can position you ahead of your competition.

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yieldWerx is an adaptable analytics platform for the semiconductor industry, converting raw data into actionable insights to foster informed, profitable decisions and enhance yield efficiency with customizable, evolving solutions. Catering to fabless semiconductor companies, OSATs, and IDMs, yieldWerx provides cost-effective analytics that connect, automate and analyze manufacturing data, empowering clients globally with smarter decision making.

About yieldWerx

Who We Are

yieldWerx has been at the forefront of helping our customers optimize and streamline their product yields for over 15 years. Our leadership team brings decades of experience from some of the world’s most respected semiconductor companies, including Texas Instruments, Intel, Qualcomm, SMIC, and Amkor, to name just a few. 

Headquartered in Plano Texas, our team consists of over 50 skilled professionals across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, allowing us to provide seamless, round-the-clock support to our global customers. With deep industry expertise and a global presence, we’re dedicated to delivering the highest level of service and innovation to help you achieve success in an increasingly complex and competitive market. 

At yieldWerx, our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud of the talented, diverse team that drives our commitment to excellence. 

Let the Numbers Speak

Upwards of 5%

Yield Improvement

20% - 40%

Higher Reliability

10% - 30%

Operational Efficiency

10% - 30%

Test Time Reduction

5x - 10x

Boost in Productivity

15% - 20%

NPI Ramp Time Reduction

Mission

What We Are About

At yieldWerx, our mission is to provide the most technologically advanced yield and data analytical solution that can scale across industries and customers, helping them achieve the highest quality and accelerate time to market while lowering their overall cost. We want to meet our customers where they are, with scalable solutions that match their needs and their budgets on their timelines. With yieldWerx, we don’t want to simply provide a software solution, we are a strategic alliance here to support and partner with each of our unique customers from day one.

Get Customers Up and Running Quickly

Honor our customer’s timelines with set up in weeks if not days with cloud-based, on-premise, or hybrid solutions

Provide Cost-Effective solutions

Compete head-to-head with other solution providers at a competitive price point 

Break Down Data Challenges

Consolidate fragmented data, and ensuring it is clean and enriched

Scale and Flex with Our Customers

Meet our customers where they are with flexible solutions that scale

Stand At the Forefront of Advancements

Provide an Industry competitive edge for our customers by staying ahead of technological advancements

Management Team

Expertise that spans decades and passion that propels the future.

Frank Poehl

Director of Business
Development – Europe

Tina Shimizu

Chief Marketing
Director

Advisors

Partners

SilTest

Sales and Implementation
Partner Europe

Incusolution

Sales and Implementation
Partner Korea

Dymek

Sales and Implementation
East Asia

IKAS

Partner

PTC

Partner

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Aftkhar Aslam

Co-Founder and CEO

Aftkhar Aslam is Co-Founder and CEO of yieldWerx, brings over 30 years of expertise in semiconductor manufacturing, test engineering, and digital transformation.

He served as the Worldwide Test & Yield Management Solutions Director at Texas Instrument where he led digital transformation cross all of TI Fabs & OSAT’s for Real Time Test Data Collection, Control & Analysis, Foundry, OSAT Tiger Team Member for Foundry & Fab Startups. Aftkhar also served as the Worldwide Director for R&D/Design & Engineering Applications where he provided alignment & support for design engineers ranging from EDA tools, compute, design methodologies across hardware & software disciplines..
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At Accenture he worked as the Digital Transformation Director and was responsible for Digital Twin/Digital Thread transformation across multiple industries. He also acted as a consultant and SME to the various Product Lifecycle Management Solution providers including Dassault Systemes, PTC Windchill, Siemens Team Center, Oracle Agile. He also led digital transformation strategy, design & implementation at some of the largest Semiconductor & high-tech companies such as Intel, Qualcomm, Global Foundries, Lam Research and Skyworks.

Omar M. Malik

Co-Founder

Omar Malik is a seasoned tech entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors across the US and Asia. As Co-Founder and COO of yieldWerx, he leads yieldWerx’s growth into new markets, and the execution of new business development initiatives.

With a BBA in Finance from Georgetown University and an MBA in Finance from INSEAD, Omar has founded and grown several businesses in the IT and Renewable Energy sectors. The energy sector, Omar has played a pivotal role in the development of over 6,000 MW of renewable and conventional power plants. He has also co-founded Shams Power, one of Asia’s largest distributed solar energy platform.

Osman Chaudry

COO

Osman Chaudry is a business and technology leader with over 25 years of experience in software development, investment management, and e-commerce. With a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Information Systems Engineering from Imperial College London, he has a proven track record of driving success in both global enterprises and startups across Europe, the USA, and Asia. Osman began his career at Goldman Sachs International, where he held multiple leadership roles in the Technology Division. He then led departments at NETSOL, a leading software provider for the asset finance industry. Osman also held several C-level positions at Cheetay, an e-commerce and logistics startup.

Frank Poehl

Director of Business Development – Europe

Frank Poehl is a seasoned semiconductor professional with over 25 years of deep technical expertise in Design for Test (DFT), Test Development, and Yield Management. With a robust career at leading technology companies such as Intel, Apple, and Infineon, Frank has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in the semiconductor industry, positioning him as an expert in both the technical and strategic facets of the business.

At yieldWerx, Frank applies his vast technical background and strategic insights to lead Business Development efforts across Europe. Through this role, he is responsible for managing key client relationships and fostering strategic partnerships that drive growth and innovation across the entire European semiconductor space.

Tina Shimizu

Chief Marketing Director

Tina is a highly accomplished Business Analyst with an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas. With over 10 years of experience at Texas Instruments, she has a track record of successfully leading multiple high-stakes, enterprise-level projects, including M&A portfolios that streamlined corporate processes and enhanced operational efficiency. Her extensive expertise in both content strategy and business analysis allows her to breakdown and simplify complex, technical concepts.

At yieldWerx, Tina leads the development of integrated, results-driven content that strengthens brand identity and amplifies our market presence.

Doug Elder

Advisor

Doug Elder is a seasoned semiconductor industry expert and strategic advisor, widely recognized for his ability to develop and execute high-impact market strategies across diverse verticals. With over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor sector, Doug has built a reputation for driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence in both the American and Asian markets.

Doug’s career includes leadership roles at some of the most respected companies in the industry, including Vice President at NI (Optimal+) and a 20-year tenure at Teradyne, where he played a pivotal role in shaping business direction and expanding market presence. His deep knowledge of semiconductor test systems, coupled with his ability to navigate complex market dynamics, has allowed him to consistently deliver strategic value and strengthen global business operations.

As an advisor to yieldWerx, Doug brings invaluable insights into market trends, customer needs, and strategic growth opportunities. His vast network, coupled with his deep understanding of both American and Asian semiconductor landscapes, enables him to offer guidance on emerging market opportunities, product development strategies, and long-term business growth.

Asim Naseem

Advisor

Asim Naseem is a dedicated and highly accomplished expert in designing next-generation solutions that address complex challenges and drive customer success. With over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Asim has developed a unique ability to bridge the gap between advanced technical solutions and customer needs, ensuring that products not only meet but exceed expectations.

During his extensive career at Synopsys, Asim has held a variety of leadership roles, spanning application engineering and ultimately serving as Vice President. In these positions, he demonstrated his expertise in delivering innovative solutions and leading high-performing teams to drive operational excellence. His work has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge technologies and fostering strong customer relationships in an ever-evolving market.

As an advisor to yieldWerx, Asim brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to the team, providing valuable guidance on product development, market strategies, and customer engagement. His deep technical background, combined with his experience in managing complex customer needs, makes him an invaluable asset to yieldWerx as the company continues to expand and innovate in the semiconductor space.

SilTest

Sales and Implementation Partner Europe

Sameer Saran is the Founder and Managing Director of SilTest Semiconductors, a leading European-based engineering services company specializing in semiconductor product development, testing, and yield optimization. With extensive expertise across digital, mixed-signal, high-speed, and RF applications, SilTest is considered a trusted provider of comprehensive post-silicon solutions, including Automated Test Equipment (ATE) program development, characterization, volume ramp-up management, and yield analysis.

Sameer’s deep technical knowledge, combined with the expertise of the entire SilTest team, has enabled yieldWerx to deliver solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor devices, from development through to full-scale production across the entire European market.

Incusolution

Sales and Implementation Partner Korea

Incusolution is yieldWerx’s distribution partner in Korea, bringing invaluable local expertise and a deep understanding of the semiconductor industry to the table. As a leading semiconductor technology and services firm based in Seoul, Incusolution aims to transform the Korean semiconductor landscape by offering localized, cutting-edge yield management solutions designed to meet the unique challenges and demands of the semiconductor market in Korea.
Incusolution plays a key role in providing strategic insight, technical implementation, and continuous support to yieldWerx’s clients across Korea driving the transformation of Korea’s semiconductor industry.

Dymek

Sales and Implementation East Asia

Dymek Company Ltd, a distributor and solution provider of advanced semiconductor equipment and a strategic partner of yieldWerx delivering enhanced solutions for yield optimization and production efficiency across Southeast Asia.
Dymek Company Ltd, a distributor and solution provider of advanced semiconductor equipment and a strategic partner of yieldWerx delivering enhanced solutions for yield optimization and production efficiency across Southeast Asia.
Together, yieldWerx and Dymek are offering tailored solutions that streamline processes, improve product quality, and reduce operational costs for semiconductor manufacturers from fabless, OSATs, foundries and IDMs

IKAS

Partner

IKAS is yieldWerx’s exclusive partner in China, bringing invaluable local expertise and a deep understanding of the semiconductor industry to the table. As a leading player in smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 solutions, IKAS leverages its cutting-edge technologies, including AI-driven decision-making algorithms and ROPN+ AI, to implement, support, and drive business development for our semiconductor clients across China.
With its strong presence across major cities in China, IKAS bridges the gap between global innovation and local market needs. Their advanced manufacturing solutions are enabling semiconductor companies in China to unlock next-generation yield optimization and production efficiency, transforming the landscape of semiconductor manufacturing in the region.
IKAS plays a key role in providing strategic insight, technical implementation, and continuous support to yieldWerx’s clients across China driving the transformation of China’s semiconductor industry.
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PTC

Partner

PTC is a semiconductor consulting firm based in Malaysia, providing strategic and technical consulting services to semiconductor manufacturing, assembly, test, product and ecosystem companies across Asia. yieldWerx, a leading innovator in semiconductor yield management solutions, and PTC, a premier Malaysia-based consulting firm for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, have announced a strategic collaboration to address the growing need for comprehensive data analytics across the semiconductor manufacturing lifecycle in the rapidly expanding markets of Malaysia and India.
This collaboration combines yieldWerx’s state-of-the-art analytics platform with PTC’s extensive industry knowledge and regional presence to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing capabilities across East Asia. By providing sophisticated analytics solutions tailored to regional needs, yieldWerx and PTC aim to streamline factory setup and operations, implement rigorous quality assurance protocols, and accelerate the development of sustainable semiconductor ecosystems across both countries. PTC will act as the regional consulting partner, offering advisory, deployment support, and strategic integration services to fabless clients, OSAT facilities, and manufacturing startups adopting the platform.
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