Akash Bobba, a 22-year-old engineer of Indian origin, has been selected to join Elon Musk's US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Akash, along with other young engineers, aims to modernize Federal technology and software. A UC Berkeley graduate, he has previously worked with Meta, Palantir, and Bridgewater Associates. The initiative focuses on enhancing government productivity.
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