Kautilya KAtariya holds the Guinness world record title for ‘Youngest computer Programmer’ at the age of 6 before the title got discontinued. A certified Microsoft Technology Associate, IBM AI professional. Passed UK Secondary School Maths GCSE exam with highest possible grade 9 (A*) at the age of 8. Learning Higher Mathematics & Computing.
He has been invited as a Guest speaker at World Government Summit Dubai, India AI, Europython, Malaysia tech month, Geekly etc
He has a couple of hundreds of python programs of his own along with some AI projects using IBM Watson and Python including Chatbot, voice assistance, and visual recognition.
We recently interviewed him to know more about his future aspirations
- What has inspired you to take the initiative to do this?
[KK] “I think I just love to solve problems be it mathematics or computing problems, I love to solve them.”
2. Was this something you always wanted to do or someone has inspired you? If yes, Who has inspired you?
[KK] “I think when I realized that I love solving maths and coding problems, I started thinking this is what I always wanted to do. I mean ‘Solve the Problems. I would say Books inspired me.”
3.Guide us about your journey and experience while doing ____________
[KK] “When I was around 4, I started reading and my Mom and Dad used to buy me lots of books on different topics along with car toys. I love to play with Cars and read books. When I was around 5.5 years old my Dad brought me these books about computing and logic and I like them so much I finish that in one day and in fact build my first program on the computer and after that, I keep exploring a lot and lots of books, Youtube videos about technology, mathematics and computing and I am still doing that.
Sometimes when I am stuck with some problems I use google to get some help. “
4. How have you made a balance between doing this and your school studies?
[KK] “I actually go to 3 different Classes, Year 4 (of my age group) and I also study mathematics with sixth form Year 12 and Year 13 (high secondary learner).
For me, school studies were never a problem. It didn’t take more than 10-20 minutes to finish all my school assignments for the 3 years. I got lots of free time to explore my interests and play outside.
In fact, I spend only around 1-2 hours in front of my laptop and the rest of the time I love to play with my friends, brother, mom and dad.”
5. Greatest challenge which you have faced while achieving this________
[KK]” I have lots of friends of my age but almost no friends of my knowledge with whom I can discuss the problems and brainstorm about them. I think this is a great challenge, everytime I am stuck with big problems, most of the time I need to google to find my answers.”
6. How do you want to utilize your achievement or do something for society?
[KK] “I am not 100% sure as of now but in future, I may want to create a new kind of AI or a different perspective of Artificial intelligence, which can be used by everyone. I mean if they need a friend, AI can be their friend to talk to, if someone needs a doctor, AI can be their doctor etc.”
7. Who’s your favourite teacher and why?
[KK] My Mathematics teachers at high school Mr Isaac Tipler and Ms Shah are my favourites because I love to discuss problems with them.
8. Who’s your ideal in life and why?
[KK]” I don’t have any ideals but I love my Dad, mom and brother most.”
9. Tell us more about some of your hobbies & interests.
[KK] “Making paper aeroplanes, swimming, cycling and playing anything with my younger brother is my favourite thing to do. Of course other than Mathematics and computing.”
10. Please give us one message that you’d like to give to everyone.
[KK]“My message is probably consistency is the key and hard work is also required. Remember: patience is required for success. Take an outside break when you need it.”
