Karim V.
About Karim V.
Karim V. is the Vice President of People Operations & Total Rewards at Forge, with a strong background in HR, Finance, Operations, and Compliance. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as ADP, PagerDuty, and LendingClub, and is also an author of two books.
Work at Forge
Karim V. serves as the Vice President of People Operations & Total Rewards at Forge. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the organization in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he focuses on enhancing employee engagement and optimizing total rewards strategies to support the workforce.
Previous Experience at ADP
Karim V. worked at ADP from 2007 to 2013, where he held two key positions. He began as Team Lead in Payroll Operations from 2007 to 2010, followed by a role as Service Delivery Manager in Shared Services from 2010 to 2013. His experience at ADP provided him with a solid foundation in payroll and service delivery management.
Career at PagerDuty
Karim V. was employed at PagerDuty from 2018 to 2023, where he advanced through several roles. He served as Senior Manager of People Systems & Programs for two years before becoming Director of Global People Operations, a position he held for three years. His tenure at PagerDuty involved overseeing various people operations initiatives.
Educational Background
Karim V. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Golden Gate University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Penn State University. His educational background supports his expertise in people operations and management.
Authorship and Publications
In addition to his professional career, Karim V. is an author of two books, 'Colors!' and 'HOOONK!'. His work reflects his creative interests and contributes to his profile beyond traditional business roles.