SARATOGA, CA, August 25, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Diwakar Tundlam has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Tundlam's professional journey demonstrates a deep commitment to technological advancement and innovation in Internet technologies. In 2026, he began serving as a distinguished engineer and member of technical staff at Upscale AI in Santa Clara, California. This role represents the culmination of decades of experience, reflecting his ongoing curiosity and adaptability to emerging trends in the technology sector.

Before joining Upscale AI, Mr. Tundlam served as a member of the technical staff at DensityAI in Mountain View, California, from 2025 to 2026. His work at DensityAI further solidified his reputation as an expert in Internet technologies, a distinction earned through years of dedication and continuous learning.

From 2023 to 2025, Mr. Tundlam served as a senior staff engineer at Tesla in Palo Alto, California. During this period, he remained at the forefront of technological developments, focusing on areas such as power management and networking. His role at Tesla was informed by a career-long engagement with both hardware and software aspects of engineering.

Between 2018 and 2023, Mr. Tundlam served as senior engineering manager at Apple in Cupertino, California. This position allowed him to explore management opportunities while leveraging his technical background. The transition to Apple was motivated by his ambition to work for industry-leading companies and to expand his leadership capabilities.

From 2014 to 2018, Mr. Tundlam was senior manager of software engineering at Ciena in San Jose, California. This move marked a significant milestone as he intentionally pursued management roles, influenced by both personal ambition and opportunities presented through his professional network.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Tundlam worked as a senior system software engineer at NVIDIA in Santa Clara, California, from 2011 to 2014. His tenure at NVIDIA provided valuable experience in advanced system software development and reinforced his interest in networking technologies.

In 2010 and 2011, he held the title of technical leader at Cisco in San Jose, California. This period was characterized by continued growth within the field of switching and networking.

From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Tundlam was a founding member of technical staff and dataplane architect at SeaMicro in Santa Clara, California. His foundational role at SeaMicro highlighted his ability to contribute to innovative startups and drive architectural advancements.

In 2007 and 2008, he served as technical lead for technology and architecture at Force10 Networks in San Jose, California. That same year, he also founded Open Data Systems in Santa Clara, California, where he acted as chief architect. These positions showcased his entrepreneurial spirit and deep technical knowledge.

Mr. Tundlam's early career included a significant tenure from 1999 to 2007 as manager of software engineering at Riverstone Networks in Santa Clara, California. This foundational experience established his expertise in networking and software systems.

Throughout his career, Mr. Tundlam has been guided by curiosity about emerging technologies and a willingness to adapt to industry trends and opportunities presented by colleagues in his professional network. He has transitioned between roles both intentionally — such as pursuing management positions or joining leading companies like Apple — and opportunistically when approached by peers about new ventures or projects.

Among his notable accomplishments are patents that underscore his impact on the field: "Coherent power management system for managing clients of varying power usage adaptability" awarded in 2022 (twice), and "Hierarchical rate-limiting at a network node that utilizes an infinity rate" granted in 2008. These innovations reflect his significant contributions to both power management systems and network architecture.

Mr. Tundlam is also recognized for his membership with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), further demonstrating his standing within the professional community.

His academic foundation includes a Master of Engineering in electrical, electronics and communications engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), which provided advanced technical knowledge that has been instrumental throughout his career. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in electrical, electronics and communications engineering from B. M. S. College of Engineering, graduating in 1992. The rigorous education he received has been pivotal to achieving expertise in Internet technologies.

Mr. Tundlam attributes his success to hard work, dedication and the unwavering support of teachers and family members, including his wife and children.

Born in Bengaluru, Mr. Tundlam enjoys staying fit and healthy, listening to music and painting outside of his professional pursuits. He is also the parent of two children.

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