A Karnataka engineer’s inspiring career journey has gone viral after a LinkedIn post revealed how he went from a small village near Chitradurga to securing a reportedly Rs 2.6 crore role at NVIDIA in California. (Image-AI)
Pruthviraj P grew up in Katamdevarakote village in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district, where technology and opportunities were limited. His story has resonated with many aspiring engineers chasing careers in the global tech industry. (Image-LinkedIn/@Pruthviraj P)
Unlike many professionals at leading technology firms, Pruthviraj is not an IIT graduate. He completed his Electronics engineering degree from PES University, Bengaluru, and focused on building practical skills through consistent learning. (Image-LinkedIn/@Pruthviraj P)
Instead of relying on coaching institutes or a prestigious college tag, he reportedly spent years strengthening his expertise in artificial intelligence and deep learning through online courses, internships, personal projects and hands-on practice. (Image-LinkedIn/@Pruthviraj P)
According to reports, Pruthviraj later moved to the United States to pursue a master’s degree at a tier-3 university. Despite financial constraints and limited guidance, he continued improving his technical skills and career prospects. (Image-LinkedIn/@Pruthviraj P)
His dedication eventually helped him clear NVIDIA’s competitive hiring process. He now works as a Software Development Engineer in Deep Learning at the company’s Santa Clara headquarters, reportedly earning nearly Rs 2.6 crore annually. (Image-LinkedIn/@Pruthviraj P)
Reflecting on the milestone, Pruthviraj wrote that a quiet dream from a small town had finally become reality. He encouraged students to keep learning, stay patient and believe that perseverance can open global opportunities. (Image-LinkedIn/@Pruthviraj P)
