Quick Info
| Profession | Software Engineer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/07/2006 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Ashish Verma
19/02/2026
Ashok Kumar Verma has been appointed General Manager of the Central Organisation for Railway Electrification (CORE). Previously heading Northern Railway, the IRMS officer will now lead railway electrification projects critical for sustainable rail operations.
20/12/2025
Ashish Kumar Verma, at 19, joined Microsoft as a software engineer at its Hyderabad IDC, becoming one of the youngest hires. He achieved this milestone through an unconventional path, having previously left IIT Delhi's Engineering Physics program after securing an undergraduate-level certification via India's skill-based framework (NCVET and Skill India) based on his work with startups.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ashish Kumar Verma |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Delhi |
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| Educational Qualification | Undergraduate-level certification (Skill India Mission) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
Career
| Debut | Web Series: Not Fit (2015) |
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| Current Role | Software Engineer at Microsoft (Hyderabad IDC) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ashish Verma does smoke. | |
| 2. He is an actor based in Delhi, known for his work in web series. | |
| 3. He has appeared in various advertisements. | |
| 4. Ashish Kumar Verma does smoke. | |
| 5. Ashish Kumar Verma joined Microsoft as a software engineer at 19, making him one of the youngest hires. | |
| 6. He initially joined IIT Delhi's Engineering Physics program after clearing JEE Advanced but chose to leave. | |
| 7. He obtained an undergraduate-level credential through India's skill-based certification framework (NCVET and Skill India) based on demonstrable competencies and real-world experience with startups. | |
| 8. He has met the Prime Minister of India multiple times and shared the stage with him as an anchor during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'. | |
| 9. He developed the 'NamasteScreen' app, inspired by a suggestion from the Prime Minister, to help students manage screen time. | |
| 10. He created 'AR Prayogshala' in 2022, a project aimed at accelerating NEP 2020 implementation, which has over 25,000 users. | |
| 11. He won a bronze medal and a cash award at the WorldSkills national championship. | |
| 12. He secured second place at the national-level Microsoft Fastest Coder Hackathon. | |
| 13. He received a fully funded trip to Japan as part of the Sakura Science Program. | |
| 14. He has three research papers to his credit. |