Suyesh Karki is CISO at BambooHR and a security leader with over 21 years of experience building and leading multi-functional teams across security operations, engineering, and architecture. He specializes in designing and operating security programs for AI-forward organizations, with expertise in modern detection and response, SOC strategy, and securing fast-moving, AI-native development environments. Suyesh focuses on combining strong governance with practical automation to enable scalable, resilient security programs. His leadership style is pragmatic and builder-oriented, empowering small, capable teams with the right tooling, clear guardrails, and autonomy to move quickly. He envisions a security function that operates at the speed of the business, where AI enhances efficiency while security professionals focus on judgment, architecture, and risk management.