Vivek Ruparel

Vivek Ruparel has extensive experience in finance and accounting. Vivek served as the Chief Financial Officer at Exploring, Inc., ID3 Group, and Brumark starting in 2004. Prior to that, they were the Vice President of Finance at Devotee, Inc. from 2003 to 2004, where they spearheaded the corporate finance and accounting department. Vivek also worked as a Controller at Numero Uno Projects Limited from 2002 to 2003, where they directed the finance and accounting departments. Vivek started their career as an Accounting and Auditing Manager at KAUSHIK JOSHI & ASSOCIATES in 1999 and later worked as an Accounting and Auditing Supervisor at B K Khare & Co. from 1997 to 1999, where they led teams of chartered accountants and performed audits for large corporations. Vivek also briefly worked as a Consultant at Hope Leasing Ltd. in 1999.

Vivek Ruparel holds an MBA in Management from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, which they obtained from 2007 to 2008. Vivek also has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business & Accounting from the University of Mumbai, which they earned from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Business & Accounting from R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics from 1993 to 1998. Their high school education was at St. Josephs High School, where they received a High School diploma from 1984 to 1993. Additionally, Vivek has obtained certifications such as Certified Public Accountant from AICPA in 2004 and Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2002. Vivek is also a member of The CFO Leadership Council as an Atlanta Advisory Board Member since 2021.