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Beyond the code

Personal Life

Engineering is what I do. But this is who I am — my people, my places, and the moments that shaped everything.

Josh as a child

Born on

September

28

2001

From a small town in India to building AI systems in Chicago — the journey started here.

Family

The people who made me who I am.

01
My family — my foundation

My family — my foundation

Friends

The ones who made the journey worth it.

02
Good times with the squad

Good times with the squad

The crew

The crew

Where I Come From

Challapalli, Andhra Pradesh — my roots, where it all started.

03
Challapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India

Challapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India

Birthdays & Celebrations

Moments worth remembering.

04
The little guy who would one day build AI systems

The little guy who would one day build AI systems

Important Days

Milestones, achievements, and turning points.

05
M.S. graduation — Roosevelt University, 2025

M.S. graduation — Roosevelt University, 2025

The day I left India for Chicago, 2023

The day I left India for Chicago, 2023

Congratulations banner — signed by everyone

Congratulations banner — signed by everyone

Life in Chicago

The city that became home.

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The Bean, Millennium Park

The Bean, Millennium Park

Downtown vibes

Downtown vibes

City lights from above

City lights from above

Willis Tower Skydeck

Willis Tower Skydeck

Memories

Everything in between.

07
Sunset over the Chicago skyline

Sunset over the Chicago skyline

Bon voyage — family send-off before the big move

Bon voyage — family send-off before the big move