Vinod Dham was an engineer and technology executive best known for leading the development of the Pentium microprocessor at Intel. Often called the “Father of the Pentium Chip,” he played a central role in advancing the performance of personal computers during the 1990s. The Pentium became one of the most successful microprocessors in computing history, helping drive the widespread adoption of PCs in homes and businesses. Dham later held leadership roles at several technology companies and became an influential figure in the semiconductor and venture capital industries.
