Vasili Karalewich
Vasili Karalewich | |
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| Born | April 21, 2003 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Software Developer, Volunteer Fireman, Underwater Criminal Investigator |
| Website | karalewich.com |
Vasili Karalewich is an American entrepreneur, firefighter, and underwater criminal investigator. He is known for his role as the CEO of the fitness application FitCheck.[1]
Early Life & Education
[change | change source]Karalewich was born in Westwood, New Jersey, and currently resides in River Vale, New Jersey.[2] He attended Pascack Valley High School, where he excelled academically, particularly in mathematics, taking Advanced Topics in Calculus with only three other students.[3] During high school, Karalewich was highly active in extracurricular activities, serving as captain of the varsity hockey and tennis teams, president of the DECA business club, and a journalist for the school newspaper.[4]
Karalewich pursued higher education at Stevens Institute of Technology,[5] where he majored in Electrical Engineering. He distinguished himself by graduating in just three years and received the 2022 Most Outstanding Student Award.[6] While at Stevens, he played Division III ice hockey.[7][8][9]
Career
[change | change source]FitCheck
[change | change source]Karalewich is the CEO of FitCheck, a popular fitness application used in over 70 countries with over 15,000 downloads.[10]
StoveWatch
[change | change source]He has also developed other applications, including StoveWatch, which is available on the App Store.[11]
Other Projects
[change | change source]Karalewich has worked on several other tech projects, including software for smart home devices and educational apps.[12] His educational apps are designed to help students with learning disabilities.[13]
Volunteer Work
[change | change source]Karalewich is an active member of the River Vale and Alpine volunteer fire departments in New Jersey.[14][15] He also serves as an underwater criminal investigator, utilizing his scuba diving skills to assist in investigations.[16] Karalewich has participated in numerous underwater search and rescue operations.[17]
Personal Life
[change | change source]Karalewich is also a hobbyist photographer, with a focus on underwater photography.[18] He has published several articles and photo essays on marine life and underwater ecosystems.[19]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "FitCheck App Surpasses 15,000 Downloads". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "People from River Vale, New Jersey". River Vale Official Website. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ "Pascack Valley High School - Advanced Topics in Calculus". Pascack Valley High School. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Pascack Valley High School Alumni". Pascack Valley High School. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Scholl Launchpad Awards Support Student Innovation at Stevens". Stevens Institute of Technology. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ↑ "Stevens Institute of Technology - Notable Alumni". Stevens Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Stevens Ice Hockey Team". Stevens Ducks. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ "Vasili Karalewich - 2023-24 - Ice Hockey". Stevens Institute of Technology Recreation. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ↑ "University of Pennsylvania Ice Hockey". University of Pennsylvania Ice Hockey. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ↑ "FitCheck App Surpasses 15,000 Downloads". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "StoveWatch on App Store". Apple. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ "Smart Home Software Developed by Karalewich". Smart Home World. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Educational Apps by Karalewich". EdTech Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "River Vale Volunteer Fire Department". River Vale Fire Department. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Alpine Volunteer Fire Department". Alpine Fire Department. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ "Underwater Criminal Investigations". Scuba Diving. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Underwater Search and Rescue Operations". USAROPS. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Underwater Photography by Karalewich". Underwater Photography. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Marine Life Photo Essays by Karalewich". MarineBio. Retrieved 2024-07-28.[permanent dead link]