NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT
Washington, D.C., February 5, 2025: Akash Bobba, a 22-year-old engineer of Indian origin, has been appointed to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a tech-driven initiative aimed at increasing efficiency in federal operations.
Bobba’s appointment, along with five other young engineers aged between 19 and 24, has sparked widespread discussion regarding their qualifications and access to sensitive government data.
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Bobba was part of the prestigious Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MET) program. He has previously interned at major tech companies, including Meta and Palantir, focusing on artificial intelligence and data analytics. He also gained experience in financial modeling during his internship at Bridgewater Associates, a leading hedge fund.
Bobba has been recognized for his technical expertise and problem-solving skills. In a notable incident during his time at Berkeley, a teammate accidentally deleted an entire project codebase just two days before a deadline. While others panicked, Bobba rewrote the entire project overnight, leading to an early submission and top marks in the class.
His role in DOGE involves leveraging technology to enhance governmental efficiency and productivity. While critics have raised concerns about the limited government experience of the young recruits, supporters argue that their technical proficiency could bring innovative solutions to federal operations.
As a member of DOGE, Bobba is expected to play a key role in modernizing federal software and streamlining bureaucratic processes.
