# The Superconductor Maker That Needs Intel's Playbook More Than a PhD

- slug: the-superconductor-maker-that-needs-intels-playbook-more-than-a-phd
- date: 2026-03-24
- category: Space & Aerospace

When Keyvan Esfarjani retired from Intel in mid-2024 after 28 years, he left as the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Global Operations Officer — responsible for running one of the most complex manufacturing systems on the planet.

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