Kakkar will join Google after finishing his masters degree from India, in 2016.
By Dileep Thekkethil
A job at the world’s top search engine company is not a dream that comes true for all those who wish, but it seems like lady luck has taken note of the hard work and perseverance of Chetan Kakkar who recently received a job offer from Google, bagging an annual salary package of $190,000 (Rs. 1.25 crore).
Kakkar, who is currently pursuing his final year masters in Information Technology at Delhi Technical University, will join the California office of Google after the completion of his course in 2016, reported the Times of India.
Kakkar is an alumnus of Springdales School, Pusa Road, and the first student of Delhi Technical University to receive a package above 93 lakh, which was the highest package received till date.
“This was what I had been striving for so far and I am excited to join Google,†he said to the Times, acknowledging the difference the DTV campus made to his prospects.
Chetan’s mother, Rita Kakkar, is in the faculty of the chemistry department and his father, Subhash Kakkar, is a teacher of management studies.
Delhi Technological University, established in 1941, is one of the oldest engineering colleges in the country. The institute offers courses such as Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Master of Technology (M.Tech), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A).
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Won’t he need a work visa?