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# Sachin Katti

Head of compute infrastructure, OpenAI (leaving Nov 15, 2026; then adviser) (as of 2026-10-14; source: https://www.pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2026/openai-expands-uday-ruddarrajus-role-to-head-compute-and-infrastructure-units/).

Ran OpenAI's compute build-out and partnerships from late 2025; formerly Intel's Chief Technology and AI Officer.

## Role changes

- 2026-10-14: Announced departure from OpenAI's infrastructure role (last day Nov 15), staying as adviser. Source: https://www.pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2026/openai-expands-uday-ruddarrajus-role-to-head-compute-and-infrastructure-units/
- 2025-11-11: Left Intel (CTO and AI officer) for OpenAI. Source: https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/11/intel_ai_cto_quits_joins_openai/

## In the news (1 event, newest first)

- 2026-10-14: [OpenAI compute chief Sachin Katti to leave on Nov 15](https://postcutoff.com/e/2026-10-14-openai-katti-departs-ruddarraju-leads-compute/), Business. It continues a run of departures from OpenAI's data-center leadership while the company plans about $750B of compute spending through 2030 (WSJ).

Profile checked 2026-10-14.