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Esports 31 August 2026 • 2 min read •

TI2015 Champion UNiVeRsE Joins IBM in AI Development

Sahil "UNiVeRsE" Arora, the 2015 The International champion with Evil Geniuses, has retired from professional Dota 2 and joined IBM to work on machine learning and AI infrastructure.
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TI2015 Champion UNiVeRsE Joins IBM in AI Development

Sahil "UNiVeRsE" Arora has officially transitioned from the professional Dota 2 scene to the technology sector, joining American giant IBM following his retirement in 2020. The former champion of The International 2015, who earned over $3 million in prize money during an eight-year career with Evil Geniuses, is now focusing on software development and AI infrastructure.

According to reports discovered by fans, UNiVeRsE began his tenure at IBM in March 2025. His new role involves working directly on machine learning tasks and designing systems for software agents. Specifically, he is involved in training language models and developing the underlying infrastructure required for AI agents.

No further details have been disclosed regarding the specific projects he is currently handling at the company. This marks a significant shift from his competitive gaming past to a high-level position in the artificial intelligence industry.

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