Deepak Tunuguntla, Ph.D.
About Deepak Tunuguntla, Ph.D.
Deepak Tunuguntla, Ph.D., is a Senior Data Scientist with a strong background in applied mathematics and computational science. He has co-founded two start-ups and has extensive experience in data science, machine learning, and simulation modeling.
Work at HackerOne
Deepak Tunuguntla has been employed at HackerOne as a Senior Data Scientist since 2022. In this role, he applies his expertise in data science to enhance the company's capabilities in cybersecurity and vulnerability management. His responsibilities include analyzing complex datasets, developing predictive models, and contributing to data-driven decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to his current position, Tunuguntla worked at Ecare as a Data Scientist from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Data Specialist at Witteveen+Bos for five months in 2020. His experience includes a two-year tenure as a Scientific Software Engineer at Malvern Panalytical from 2018 to 2020, where he focused on software solutions for scientific applications.
Education and Expertise
Deepak Tunuguntla holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Mathematics from the University of Twente, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computational Science from the University of Stuttgart between 2008 and 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his professional interests in machine learning and natural language processing.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Tunuguntla co-established two successful start-ups in the tech and food sectors. His entrepreneurial experience complements his technical skills, enabling him to bridge the gap between innovative ideas and practical applications in business.
Research and Teaching Contributions
During his tenure as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Universiteit Twente from 2015 to 2018, Tunuguntla developed physics-based simulation models for fluids and particles. He also served as a course instructor in scientific programming and differential equations, contributing to the academic community through organizing scientific seminars and international conference sessions.