Archives: Team

Elliott Ortiz-Soto

Elliott joined Tula in 2015, bringing expertise in advanced combustion and high efficiency engines research. He currently leads our DMD technology Ecosystem development efforts. Elliott has a strong history of collaboration across both internal teams and partner organizations, focusing on testing, analysis, and calibration capabilities. Prior to joining Tula, Elliott held research positions at General […]

Paul Carvell

Paul joined Tula in 2018, bringing an extensive knowledge of electric motor controls and power electronics systems to our electric motor efforts. Prior to Tula, Paul was technical director in the EV startup CleanWave Technologies, and prior to CleanWave, he was chief engineer with BAE Systems in the HybriDrive division where he worked on commuter […]

Vijay Srinivasan

Vijay joined Tula in 2012, bringing automotive noise and vibration expertise to Tula. He helps identify and implement both software and hardware solutions to improve DSF’s value. He aids in bringing technology DSF to production through project management and technical support for customers and partners. Prior to joining Tula, Vijay worked in NVH engineering roles […]

Robert Wang

Robert joined Tula in 2015, bringing extensive simulation and analysis expertise, project management skills and customer interface experience. Robert leads the global business development efforts and customer acquisition strategy for Dynamic Motor Drive. Prior to joining Tula, Robert served as staff engineer and combustion and emissions application lead at Gamma Technologies, where he defined and […]

Mark Wilcutts

Mark joined Tula in 2009, bringing extensive engine controls R&D expertise to the company. He was part of our original team that first developed DSF technology, and he headed advanced control systems development before being named manager of Tula’s electrified DSF effort. Prior to joining Tula, Mark held positions at General Motors, Toyota, and UC […]

Jackie Yuan

Jackie joined Tula in 2010, bringing advanced engine/powertrain control expertise to Tula. She wrote the prototyping software operating Tula’s first demonstration vehicle and currently leads the dDSF group that supports multiple customer and partner diesel development programs. Jackie also leads the China business development team with an established reputation. Prior to Tula, Jackie worked at […]

Jack Parsels

Jack joined Tula in 2008, bringing both creative and practical solutions to Tula’s electrical and electromechanical product development. He was instrumental in designing the original deactivation hardware and control circuitry for Tula’s first demonstration vehicle and contributed to the development of Tula’s 48V eDSF inverter and E-motor dynos. Prior to joining Tula, Jack held management, […]

Glenda Edwards

Glenda joined Tula in 2012, bringing both human resources and Silicon Valley recruiting expertise to the organization. Before Tula, Glenda held HR management and talent acquisition positions at technology companies including Magnum Semiconductor (specializing in video compression, acquired by GigOptix) and ATMI, Inc. (a provider of specialty semiconductor materials, acquired by Entegris).