Thus, Google CEO Sundar Pichai will hold the position of CEO of both Google and Alphabet. The 47-year-old Indian tycoon said that the two co-founderers have established a "solid foundation" and from there he will continue to build.
According to BBC, Pichai's life and success story are remarkable and his rise to the ranks of Google's leadership is a testament to India's position in the technology industry and a peaceful reminder of the "American dream".
Pichai was raised and educated in Chennai, India. He was the captain of the school's cricket team and led the team to many awards in regional tournaments.
Pichai studied Metallurgy at the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur). According to one of Pichai's mentors who shared with Times of India, Pichai was the one who shined the most compared to his peers.
He used his talent to achieve great results at Google when he joined the company in 2004. Products born under Pichai's supervision include Google's web browser, Chrome, as well as the Android mobile operating system.
To date, Android is the most popular mobile operating system (OS) in the world. It is worth mentioning that in fact, Pichai's family did not have a phone until he was 12 years old.
According to Bloomberg magazine, his family lives in a two-room apartment. Pichai did not have his own room but slept on the floor of the living room with his younger brother. The CEO of Google's family also does not have a TV or car.
However, Pichai's father has sown the seeds of technology in his son's mind, partly thanks to his work at the British company General Electric.
"I often go home and talk a lot to my child about my working days and the challenges I face," Regunatha Pichai told Bloomberg. He also said that Sundar has a remarkable talent for remembering phone numbers.
After graduating from IIT Kharagpur, Pichai was awarded a scholarship from Stanford University - the cradle of technology geniuses. Airfares to the US cost more than his father's annual salary.
On Google, Pichai is described as a gentle person and is loved by everyone. He is also very famous among developers - he is in charge of Google's annual development event - I/O.
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