Our family
About Shashank
From Chicago to Dallas, with roots that reach back to Telangana.
Welcome to my personal site! Here is a little about my journey, heritage, and background.
Early years & heritage
Born in 2005 in Chicago, Illinois, my family moved to Dallas, Texas in 2012 alongside my parents and sister, where I grew up and spent my formative years.
My cultural roots trace back to Telangana, India:
- Father’s side
- My father, Seetharam Reddy Ekkati, hails from Dwarakapet in the Jayashankar Bhupally district.
- Mother’s side
- My mother, Anuja Reddy Ekkati, was born and raised in Patancheru (Patan Cheruvu) in the Sangareddy district.
My family
- Parents — Seetharam Reddy Ekkati & Anuja Reddy Ekkati
- Grounded in strong cultural values, my parents provided a solid foundation for our lives across our moves and milestones.
- Sister — Snigdha Ekkati (Snigdha Prasad)
- My older sister, born in Hyderabad, has been a key constant in my life as we grew up together in the U.S.
- Brother-in-law — Divyansh Prasad
- Welcomed into our family when he and my sister married in late 2025.
Education & involvement
The University of Texas at Dallas
- Alpha Kappa Psi · Mu Rho Chapter
- President of the professional business fraternity.
- The Market Fund · Industrials
- Analyst / sector team member in the student-run investment organization.