In this episode of The Identity Heroes, Sulohita Vaddadi—Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at GE Corporate—joins us to share her unconventional journey into cybersecurity and identity.
From a background in biomedical engineering to leading identity at one of the world’s most recognized enterprises, Sulohita reflects on how technical expertise, project management, and humility helped shape her career. She shares the importance of cross-functional collaboration, what she learned from failed projects, and how vendors can earn lasting trust by being honest partners—not just sellers.
This conversation dives into:
Whether you're building your first identity program or leading strategy at the enterprise level, Sulohita’s insights offer a candid, actionable view into modern IAM leadership.
Key Themes & Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Sulohita's Heroic Journey
03:53 Accidental Journey into Cybersecurity Career
07:40 Career Transition: Architect to Identity Leader
09:45 Designing a Degree in Identity
14:23 Vendor to Client-Side Transition
19:14 Career Challenges: Lessons and Turning Points
20:24 Infrastructure Challenges Delay Project Success
23:35 Failing Forward in Business
28:20 Maximizing Cybersecurity Through Effective MFA Usage
32:37 Fostering Transparency and Empathy
35:31 Streamlining Identity Infrastructure Management
36:29 Maximizing Learning Opportunities
41:12 Skunk Work Innovations in AI Consulting
43:39 AI's Future in Sci-Fi Literature
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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the guest and do not represent the opinions of their employer or family.
