Viraj is a nomad at heart. He was born in Pune, India and grew up worshipping nature and taking every opportunity to explore. He enjoys trekking, surfing, diving, writing and photography. His love of nature led him to choose scuba diving as a vocation and ultimately sparked his passion for environmental conservation. After mastering his craft, he worked in Pondicherry as a scuba diving instructor for two years. He trained about 150 students during this tenure and became increasingly aware of the suffering of marine species due to the current and emerging issues that routinely appear in news headlines. He is currently pursuing his higher studies in computer science and nurturing Sociialy Marketing Technologies, a creative digital agency specializing in digital marketing, web design & development and brand identity development & strategy – which he co-founded with a friend after moving back to Pune in 2020.

Viraj brings a vast array of digital media and diving expertise to Kuddle Life Foundation. His insatiable desire to learn new skills, combined with his passion for conservation, drives him to constantly pursue his dream of being a digital nomad while also working extensively towards the betterment of our environment.