Growing up in a remote village in Andhra Pradesh, Rao Remala walked six miles to school every day, unaware that his path would lead to the heart of global tech. Despite limited resources, his passion for learning fueled his journey. With degrees from NIT Warangal and IIT Kanpur, Remala joined Microsoft, where on his first day, he met none other than Bill Gates.
Remala played a key role in developing Windows 1.0, MS Office, and other landmark projects, paving the way for future tech. His story embodies the resilience of many Global Indians who rise from humble roots to reshape industries worldwide.