
IIT-K Graduate Tejesh Vaish Reflects on Journey from Sweet Shop to AI Engineer
What Happened?
Tejesh Vaish, a 26-year-old AI engineer from Lucknow, shares his inspiring journey from struggling academically to earning Rs 2.5 crore at Lumian.ai in Dubai. His success story emphasizes resilience and the importance of education.
Key points
- Tejesh Vaish scored 48% in Class 5 but improved to 95% in Class 12.
- He took a drop year after Class 12 to prepare for engineering entrance exams.
- Tejesh secured the 9th rank in UPSEE 2019, gaining admission to IIT Kanpur.
- He earned Rs 10 lakh through internships and freelance work during college.
- Tejesh is now a Lead Engineer at Lumian.ai, earning Rs 2.5 crore annually.
- He is developing Homeo AI, an application for homoeopathy practitioners.
Key insights
- Tejesh's story illustrates the impact of perseverance and support in education.
- His experience suggests that students from non-IIT backgrounds can also succeed in AI.
- The rise of AI may change the role of software engineers, emphasizing reliability and system design.
Why it matters
Tejesh's journey highlights the potential for success despite early academic challenges.
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India Today

