Manu Dhundi
About Manu Dhundi
Manu Dhundi is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in the tech industry, currently working at Aptos Labs in Palo Alto, California. He has previously held positions at notable companies such as LinkedIn, Qualcomm, and Philips, and has a strong interest in emerging technologies including blockchain and AI.
Work at Aptos
Manu Dhundi has been employed at Aptos Labs as a Software Engineer since 2023. His role involves working on scaling layer 1 blockchain technology, which is crucial for enhancing the performance and efficiency of blockchain networks. This position is based in Palo Alto, California.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to joining Aptos Labs, Manu Dhundi accumulated extensive experience in software engineering across various organizations. He worked at LinkedIn from 2018 to 2022, contributing to projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before that, he was with Qualcomm from 2013 to 2015, also in the San Francisco Bay Area. His career began at Philips, where he worked from 2009 to 2011 in Bangalore, India.
Education and Expertise
Manu Dhundi holds a Master's Degree from Columbia University, which he completed in 2012. He also earned a B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, graduating in 2009. His academic background supports his expertise in software engineering, distributed systems, and emerging technologies, including Web3, Blockchains, Metaverse, and AI.
Background in Academia
In addition to his industry experience, Manu Dhundi has a background in academia. He worked at Columbia University as a Graduate Student from 2011 to 2012. He also served as a TA/Grader for a brief period in 2012, which provided him with insights into educational practices in a technical environment.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Manu Dhundi has entrepreneurial experience as the Founder of a Stealth Startup, where he worked from 2022 to 2023. This role involved developing innovative solutions in the tech space, further enhancing his skills in software development and project management.