Katti exits OpenAI compute role; Uday Ruddarraju takes over
Katti joined in late 2025 and will remain an adviser, while the company expands another executive's role to cover compute and infrastructure.
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What happened
Sachin Katti, OpenAI's head of computing capacity, is set to leave his role next month after about a year in it, and he will stay on as an adviser. Katti said on LinkedIn that he decided to move on to build something new. Uday Ruddarraju has been given a broader role, leading both the compute and infrastructure units.
Why it matters
The change comes as OpenAI's infrastructure unit has seen a series of leadership changes while the company's pace of investment increases. The unit is tied to a $750 billion infrastructure push.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 12:49 PM ET: Katti is set to step down next month after roughly a year in the role.
- Oct 14, 1:25 PM ET: Katti said in a LinkedIn post that he decided to move on to build something new.
- Oct 14, 3:40 PM ET: OpenAI appointed Uday Ruddarraju to head its compute and infrastructure units.
Coverage
- Sachin Katti leaving OpenAI “to build something new” (americanbazaaronline.com)
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