Specialisation:

5G, 6G, Telecom and Networking, Internet, SDN, Cloud, AI and Security technologies

Major Professional Contributions:

Dr. Mallikarjun (Mallik) Tatipamula's contributions have profoundly shaped the telecommunications profession and industry. His leadership spans across various strategic areas:

1. Advancing 5G/6G Global Cooperation: Dr. Tatipamula has championed international collaboration through inter-Academy workshops, uniting industry, academia, government leaders across the U.S. (NAE), U.K. (RAEng), Canada (CAE), Sweden (IVA), and India (INAE). This work fosters research alignment, standards roadmaps, and funding priorities with policy advancements that are essential for global telecom innovation.

2. Fostering Public-Private Partnerships in Telecom: Through strategic collaborations across industry, academia, and government, Dr. Tatipamula has helped create impactful public-private partnerships to accelerate 5G/6G progress.

3. Building Industry-Led Research Centers: His role in establishing research hubs around the world has strengthened industry-academia ties, driving innovative telecom solutions and thought leadership.

4. Mentorship in Silicon Valley: Dr. Tatipamula has actively mentored numerous start-ups, such as Pensando Systems (acquired by AMD for $1.9 billion) and Nicira (acquired by VMware for $1.2 billion), fostering next-generation tech developments.

5. Commitment to Digital Equity and Workforce Development: His initiatives include advising on workforce training and digital equity through programs like the UC Berkeley Digital India Initiative and NSF committees, addressing critical issues in digital inclusion.

6. Thought Leadership: With over 200 keynotes and lectures worldwide, two co-authored books, and participation on 40+ conference committees, Dr. Tatipamula continues to influence and inspire the field.

Additional Service Roles and Advisory Positions

• Member of Steering Group, IET (UK) Achievement Medals
• Steering Committee Member, Commonwealth AI Consortium (56 nations)
• Strategic Advisory Board Member, College of Science and Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK
• Chairman, Industry Advisory Board, CPPICS, IIT Madras, India
• Council of Advisors Member, UC San Diego
• Advisory Board Member, Global Semiconductor Alliance (2018–2023)
• Chair, Industry Advisory Board, Garwood Center for Corporate Innovation, UC Berkeley
• Advisor to the Berkeley-NITI Aayog Digital India Initiative, UC Berkeley
• Advisor to the London Digital Twin Research Center
• Advisory Board Member, SDN start-up Nicira (acquired by VMware for $1.2 billion)
• Advisory Board Member, Cloud start-up Pensando Systems (acquired by AMD for $1.9 billion)
• Silicon Valley Venture Capital CxO Council Member, Mayfield Ventures

These roles highlight Dr. Tatipamula’s commitment to bridging technological advancements with real-world applications, benefiting both industry and society through enduring partnerships and visionary mentorship.

Consultancy Areas:

5G, 6G, Telecom and Networking, Internet, SDN, Cloud, AI and Security technologies

Sector Associated With:

Telecommunications, Internet, Wireless, Cloud and Security

Sectors Interested to Offer Service:

Telecommunications, Internet, Wireless, Cloud and Security

Professional Experience

1)     Ericsson: CTO, Silicon Valley                                                                                  2018-Present     

2)     F5 Networks, San Jose: VP/GM & CTO, Emerging Technologies                                               2012-2017    

3)     Ericsson: Head of Ericsson Research, Networking & Cloud Technologies                                  2010-2012

4)     Juniper Networks, Sunnyvale: Vice President, Advanced Technologies                                      2006-2010

5)     Cisco, San Jose: Senior Product Manager, Service Provider Technology Group                            1998-2006

6)     Motorola, Phoenix: Principal Staff Engineer, Satellite & Cellular Networking Group                    1997-1998

7)     Bell Northern Research (Nortel), Ottawa: Senior Engineer, Broadband & Wireless Networks          1993-1997 

8)     Indian Inst. of Technology (IIT), Madras: Sr. Project Officer, Fiber Optics Communications Labs   1990-1993

9)     Indian Telephone Industries (ITI), Bangalore: Asst. Executive Engineer                                           1990

Visiting Positions:

●      Distinguished Visiting Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad (2023-Present)

●      Honorary Professor, University of Glasgow, UK (2021-Present)

●      Visiting Professor, King’s College London, UK (2011-2023)

Keywords

- 5G

- 6G

- Telecommunications

- Internet

- Cloud

- Security 

- AI