- Arepalli quit his job because AI was rapidly changing the technology landscape. He moved to the US to pursue an MS in Artificial Intelligence at the University at Buffalo, completing the programme from August 2023 to February 2025 with a 3.6 grade.
- During his master’s, Arepalli focused on certifications, coding and building products. He joined AWS as a software engineer in March 2025 in Seattle, with the role listed as full-time and on-site. The X post claims he received a ₹1.5 crore job offer.
Aditya Arepalli, a BTech graduate from IIIT Dharwad, made a significant career move by quitting his ₹13 lakh job at Riverbed Technology to pursue a master's in Artificial Intelligence at the University at Buffalo.1
Arepalli completed his BTech in Computer Science in June 2022, achieving a grade of 8.12. After graduation, he joined Riverbed Technology in Bengaluru, where he worked for a year before deciding to further his education in AI.
His decision was influenced by the rapid changes in the technology landscape, prompting him to seek advanced knowledge and skills. Arepalli's master's program, which he is expected to complete by February 2025 with a 3.6 grade, has been focused on certifications, coding, and product development.
His hard work paid off when he secured a software engineering role at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Seattle, starting in March 2025, with a reported salary of ₹1.5 crore. This remarkable transition highlights the potential rewards of investing in education and adapting to industry trends.
Arepalli's father, a photographer, expressed pride in his son's achievements, stating he had worked hard to provide a good education for his children, and now his son is taking responsibility for him.
“Arepalli completed his MS in Artificial Intelligence at the University at Buffalo from August 2023 to February 2025 with a 3.6 grade, focusing on certifications, coding, and building products. His AWS role in Seattle is listed as full-time and on-site, per his LinkedIn profile.”
