Beyond academics, he is the founder and president of the Cloud Native Association at Purdue, where he drives initiatives to empower students with cutting-edge skills in cloud computing. His leadership journey began during his undergraduate years at Amrita University, where he led Srishti, the Literary Club, and Quizkrieg, the Quiz Club, and represented his college in National Level Quiz Competitions.
In his downtime, Vivek immerses himself in the excitement of Cricket and Formula 1, reveling in the excitement, thrill and drama these sports bring to life. He also has a love for road trips, embracing the adventure and freedom they bring. Whether it’s brainstorming innovative ideas in open-source software, scaling cloud infrastructure, or chatting about his favorite sports, Vivek is always eager to connect and share ideas. Feel free to reach out at vkarunai@purdue.edu to discuss technology or trade road trip stories!