Vijay Karia is a seasoned technology and business executive operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and enterprise transformation. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of OptiCloud, an AI–driven cloud management platform focused on reducing digital waste and minimizing energy consumption across cloud infrastructure. Through this work, Vijay leads initiatives aimed at lowering cloud-related carbon emissions at scale while enabling organizations to significantly reduce infrastructure costs.

Across his career, Vijay has held senior leadership roles spanning digital strategy, product management, and platform development, managing global teams across engineering, data, and product functions. He has led enterprise cloud implementations and digital transformation initiatives across industries including finance, telecommunications, and technology. Deeply committed to sustainability and technology’s role in driving positive systemic impact, Vijay combines strategic insight with operational execution to deliver scalable, real-world solutions. As a Senior Executive Fellow at The Digital Economist, he contributes to research and initiatives at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and global innovation.