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Rita Gupta: A Rising Star in Memory Technology

In a significant recognition of her contributions, Rita Gupta, a Fellow at AMD working in the Server System Architecture team, has been honored as the 2025 recipient of the SuperWomen of FMS Award. This prestigious award, sponsored by Hammerspace and Pure Storage, highlights exemplary women whose leadership, innovation, and expertise are making waves in the memory and storage technology industry.

A Career Spanning Two Decades

Rita Gupta’s career spans over twenty years, marked by her substantial contributions to advancements in server architectures. She began her journey with pioneering work on the first PCIe 1.0 analyzer and has since evolved into an influential figure at AMD, leading innovations in Compute Express Link (CXL). As the CXL End-End Architect, she oversees the design and implementation of sophisticated CXL memory system architectures for a range of next-generation EPYC platforms, including the upcoming “Genoa”, “Turin”, and “Venice”. Her deep-seated expertise in memory technology and CPU architecture drives AMD's cutting-edge advancements in memory expansion.

Shaping Industry Standards

Beyond her role at AMD, Rita has had a profound influence on industry standards through her leadership as co-chair of the CXL Consortium Memory Systems Workgroup. Her contributions have been crucial in the authoring of JEDEC CMC01 and JESD325 specifications and in the progression of CXL 2.0 and 3.0 developments. This dedication has not only solidified AMD's status as a leader in innovative memory solutions but also fostered collaborative engagement within the broader CXL ecosystem.

Commitment to Community and Mentorship

Rita’s accolades are matched by her unwavering commitment to community and mentorship. Molly Presley, the chair of the SuperWomen of FMS Awards Committee, remarked on Rita’s dual role as a tech visionary and a dedicated mentor, highlighting her impact in inspiring the next generation in a male-dominated field. Rita actively participates in advocacy for diversity within technology, contributing to initiatives like the GSA Women's Leadership Initiative which aims to uplift future female engineers and leaders.

An Advocate for Female Leadership

Her reputation as a thought leader is highlighted further by her frequent appearances as a speaker at renowned industry events such as Supercomputing, SNIA, and CXL DevCon. Rita's contributions include numerous patents and published white papers, establishing benchmarks for CXL functionality that influence performance, interoperability, and enabling capabilities across the memory landscape.

The Award Ceremony

The award ceremony for the SuperWomen of FMS will take place on August 6 during the FMS-Future of Memory and Storage's main stage events at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Alongside the award presentation, there will be a networking reception in the afternoon, providing an opportunity for attendees to connect and discuss the future of memory and storage technology. Spaces for this reception are limited, emphasizing the importance and popularity of the initiative.

Conclusion

The SuperWomen of FMS initiative continues to advocate for women's achievements in the memory and storage sector, fostering an inclusive environment for future innovations. Rita Gupta’s recognition stands as a testament to her exceptional contributions and her relentless pursuit of excellence, driving forward the future of technology while lifting others as she ascends in her career.