WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY, May 21, 2024 - Krishna R. Tunga, PhD, has been included 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.
Dr. Tunga has established himself as a distinguished senior engineer at IBM, where he has been instrumental in leading the technical development of IBM Z Modules. His expertise in microprocessor design for mainframe systems has positioned him as a key figure in the field. Prior to his current role, he served as an advisory engineer from 2011 to 2018 and a staff engineer and scientist from 2008 to 2011 at IBM, where he honed his skills and contributed significantly to hardware development projects.
Prior to working at IBM, Dr. Tunga gained valuable experiences during his tenure as a graduate research assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2001 to 2008 and a teaching assistant in 2006, a technical consulting expert for Jones Day from 2007 to 2008, and an intern at Freescale Semiconductor and Advanced Micro Devices in 2006 and 2004, respectively. These roles have collectively contributed to his profound understanding and mastery of microelectronics within mechanical engineering.
In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Tunga is a recognized master inventor at IBM, with over 40 patents to his name. His commitment to innovation is further evidenced by his involvement in over 20 publications and numerous features in prestigious publications, conferences and journals, underscoring his dedication to advancing the field of microprocessor technology and sharing knowledge with peers and the broader scientific community.
Before venturing onto his vocational path, Dr. Tunga began his education by completing science coursework at MES College in India from 1995 to 1997, followed by a Bachelor of Technology in mechanical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras in India in 2001. He subsequently earned a master's degree in mechanical engineering in 2004 and a doctorate in mechanical engineering with a specialization in microelectronics in 2008, both from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Dr. Tunga attributes his professional success to his high level of education, engineering knowledge, sustained dedication and confidence in his abilities. His pursuit of excellence is most evident in his achievement of becoming a Six Sigma Black Belt certified professional in early 2020, marking him as the first person in IBM to attain this certification in the last decade. He is also involved as a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an affiliation that not only keeps him abreast of industry developments but also allows him to contribute to the collective knowledge base of his field.
Looking ahead, Dr. Tunga envisions further growth within his career. He aims to ascend to higher technical levels within IBM, aspiring toward roles with greater responsibility akin to that of a director. This ambition reflects his continuous drive for improvement and his commitment to contributing significantly to technological advancements in his field.
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