Vijay Karunamurthy
About Vijay Karunamurthy
Vijay Karunamurthy is a technology executive currently serving as the Field Chief Technology Officer at Scale AI. He has held various leadership roles at notable companies including Sequoia Capital, Apple, and YouTube, and has a strong academic background with degrees from Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Current Role at Scale AI
Vijay Karunamurthy serves as the Field Chief Technology Officer at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the technological strategies and initiatives of the company, focusing on enhancing AI capabilities and infrastructure. His leadership is integral to driving innovation and efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Scale AI
Before his current role, Vijay Karunamurthy was the Head of Engineering at Scale AI from 2022 to 2023. During this time, he was responsible for leading engineering teams and managing projects that contributed to the company's growth in the AI sector. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his subsequent promotion to Field Chief Technology Officer.
Professional Background
Vijay Karunamurthy has a diverse professional background in technology and engineering. He co-founded AVOS Systems Inc. and served as its Co-Founder from 2010 to 2014. He also held significant roles at ETRADE as a Senior Architect, and at YouTube as an Engineering Manager, where he led the Search and Discovery team. Additionally, he worked at Apple as a Director of Engineering from 2017 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Karunamurthy has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University in 2006. He also holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, completed in 2011. His undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completed in 2000.
Role at Sequoia Capital
Since 2022, Vijay Karunamurthy has been working as a Sequoia Capital Scout. In this role, he identifies and evaluates potential investment opportunities for the firm, leveraging his extensive experience in technology and startups to support Sequoia's investment strategies.