Deric Karunesudas

Deric Karunesudas is a seasoned professional in cybersecurity sales with extensive experience across various regions, including Asia-Pacific and North America. Currently serving as a Regional Sales Specialist - Cybersecurity at Elastic since May 2025, Deric previously held the position of Director - Cybersecurity Sales for APAC at Mastercard from July 2023 to March 2025, where management of the cybersecurity business for that region took place. Roles at Splunk, BT, RSA Security, Dimension Data, Tech Mahindra, Wipro Consulting, and Deloitte further established a strong foundation in cybersecurity and information risk management. Deric holds an MBA from Symbiosis International University, and a BE in Electronics & Telecommunication from St. Francis Institute of Technology, along with schooling from IIT Bombay.