In an interview to The Indian Express, Kamakoti, a cyber security expert and the man behind India’s first indigenous computer microprocessor ‘Shakti’, said, “I am deeply concerned about the current situation. With India’s increasing number of infrastructure and aviation projects, I worry about the availability of civil and aerospace engineers. Recently, during my travels, I have met alumni from IIT Madras who pursued careers in big four companies, such as marketing or high-frequency trading. When asked about their (engineering) background, it becomes apparent that their career choices are completely unrelated to what they have studied. It’s a waste of resources.”
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Delving into the reasons, Kamakoti said, two aspects stand out: pay and work environment. “The higher pay and the comfort of working from home, even while attending to ho usehold chores, make these opportunities appealing. Remote work allows me to enjoy the comforts of home, including home-cooked meals, and the flexibility to watch Netflix while completing tasks. In contrast, as a civil engineer,