Meet the Bihar village boy who cracked JEE at 13, entered IIT Kanpur, interned at Apple and now works in the US

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Meet the Bihar village boy who cracked JEE at 13, entered IIT Kanpur, interned at Apple and now works in the US

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August 12, 2026

Satyam Kumar’s inspiring story commenced in a humble farming family in Bihar. Demonstrating exceptional talent, he attended IIT Kanpur where he studied electrical engineering and conducted research. Following this, he pursued a PhD at UT Austin with a focus on brain-computer interfaces. His impressive internship at Apple was a stepping stone, leading to his current role at Texas Instruments, illustrating a seamless transition from academia to industry.