About

Raja Barnwal is a Senior Engineer in Product Applications at KLA, a leading semiconductor equipment company. He is currently based in Taiwan, where he provides technical solutions and consultancy to a semiconductor giant. With a background in Chemical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, Raja is passionate about engineering, innovation, and creating value. In his current role, Raja is responsible for driving projects that demonstrate the value of KLA inspection solutions on-field at critical customer fabrication units. He works closely with clients in the semiconductor industry to detect key defects in patterned microchip wafers, helping to improve their production yield. Raja is entrusted with resolving issues and formulating ideas to establish KLA Tools' position at key customer sites, in turn, driving the ramp-up process for microchip production. In addition to his professional pursuits, Raja is also a talented musician and sports enthusiast. He enjoys singing, playing guitar, reading, and participating in various sports activities in his leisure time. Raja is a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for excellence. He is always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow. Raja's education history includes a Dual Degree (B.Tech. + M.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, where he graduated in 2018. He also completed his high school education at D.A.V. Model School, Durgapur, and Assembly of God Church School, Ukhra (Durgapur), where he achieved outstanding academic results. With almost five years of relevant experience in the semiconductor industry, Raja is a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional with a proven track record of success. He is always seeking new opportunities to expand his skills and knowledge and is committed to delivering exceptional results for his clients and employers.