Tesla’s career has been marked by great achievements, including winning a Technofest award for his contributions to condition monitoring in his first year at BP.
Katy, Texas, June 7, 2024 /24-7 Press Release/ — Marlon J. Tesla has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As with all Marquis Who’s Who biographies, the individuals profiled are chosen for their current reference value. Factors such as status, notable achievements, public recognition, and prominence in their field are all considered in the selection process.
Mr. Tesla is a professional engineer recognized as a leader in subsea engineering and a pioneer in subsea control for the oil and gas industry. As founder, president and CEO of Tesla Solutions, Inc., he has been at the forefront of major capital projects and operational monitoring. He inspires his team to achieve excellence in this competitive industry. Since founding the company in 2017, Mr. Tesla has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to innovation and growth, pioneering the SharpWatch® real-time condition monitoring platform. His leadership also extends to sister company Tesla Subsea Inc., focused on product and software development, where he has served as President since 2021.
Starting his career with BP plc, Tesla served in various roles from 2011 to 2018, ultimately assuming the role of Subsea Controls Project Engineer. From BP plc, he founded Tesla Solutions with the support of his loving wife, Dawn. Tesla has held multiple roles as an entrepreneur and subsea systems engineer on significant large scale capital projects, demonstrating his extensive talents, expertise and leadership. Passionate about creating a work environment that fosters individual excellence and encourages collaboration, Tesla is a strong believer in teams and truly believes that professional engineers can achieve great things when free to operate without the constraints of corporate bureaucracy.
Throughout his career in the field, Tesla has been instrumental in the success of his company and established himself as a thought leader, and he has been recognized for his innovative contributions to the field, including three patents and two pending that demonstrate his commitment to technological advancements within the industry.
Texas-educated, Mr. Tesla earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Houston in 2010 after completing courses in Advanced Electronics and Engineering Physics at Houston Community College in 2007. His certifications, including the Professional Engineer certification he earned from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers in 2018, attest to his expertise and commitment to maintaining high standards in his practice.
Further highlighting his dedication to his field, Tesla actively serves as a volunteer instructor for the Underwater Technology Association, sharing his knowledge, passion and experience with like-minded engineers.
Tesla’s career has been marked by significant achievements, including receiving a Technofest award for his contributions to condition monitoring within his first year at BP. Tesla has successfully completed over 20 subsea tieback projects and developed several innovative testing tools and processes.
Tesla plans to continue growing his company while fostering an environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving, ensuring his entrepreneurial success for years to come. His journey from an ambitious engineer at BP to a successful entrepreneur leading two groundbreaking companies epitomizes his dedication to excellence, innovation and leadership in engineering.
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