Sentinel Digital Desk
Akash Bobba, a 22-year-old engineer, is a member of Elon Musk's debated Department of Government Efficiency.
Indian-origin engineer Akash Bobba is at the center of controversy surrounding Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has faced criticism for hiring six young engineers with unrestricted access to classified government systems.
While Bobba's qualifications are impressive, his experience in key government roles is limited. Before joining DOGE, the 22-year-old gained valuable experience through internships in Silicon Valley.
Who is Akash Bobba?
Bobba excelled in UC Berkeley's Management Entrepreneurship Technology (MET) program and gained experience at Meta, Palantir, and Bridgewater Associates, where he focused on AI, data analytics, and financial modeling techniques.
Why is Musk hiring young engineers?
Bobba is one of six young recruits in Musk's government efficiency overhaul, joined by recent grads, current students, and former SpaceX interns, all holding official government emails and top-level security clearances.
Reports show that four of the six new hires, including Bobba, have top-level security clearance, but none have prior experience in public service or government administration.