Karthik Sainath

Karthik Sainath is a senior software engineering executive with over 20 years of experience in building global and diverse organizations at scale.

In the past decade, Karthik has focused on leading engineering teams in both mid-size startups and large enterprises, gaining valuable insights into integrating startup teams into larger companies and scaling them post-acquisition.

Karthik believes in fostering a learning culture and empowering teams to take ownership of their challenges, which he sees as key to building successful organizations that prioritize quality and execution.

His industry expertise lies in developing software products in the middleware B2B, cyber security, and networking domains, emphasizing highly reliable and scalable SaaS services with loosely coupled architectures. With a proven track record of delivering products on schedule, Karthik is a seasoned professional in the tech industry.

Karthik Sainath holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Wright State University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai. His academic background complements his vast industry experience, enabling him to make informed decisions and drive innovation.

Currently, Karthik serves as the Head of Data Platform Engineering at Exabeam, where he continues to contribute his expertise to the tech field. He also has previous experience as an Angel Investor in early-stage startups, showcasing his commitment to supporting and nurturing new ventures within the industry.