Ryan Bergstrom serves as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Paychex Inc., where he directs the strategic vision for product innovation, technology infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives across the company’s human capital management solutions. With more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software and financial technology, Bergstrom previously held leadership roles at Oracle, where he managed large-scale cloud migrations, and at a Silicon Valley fintech firm, advancing to Vice President of Product Engineering. His background in scalable systems architecture and data-driven product design has equipped him to modernize legacy payroll platforms into integrated, AI-enhanced services. Bergstrom’s notable achievements include leading the development of an award-winning mobile-first HR platform that increased user adoption rates by over 50 percent and securing multiple patents related to secure data processing in distributed environments. He joined Paychex in 2018 and quickly advanced through senior technology positions before assuming his current executive role in 2021, during which time he has overseen substantial investments in cybersecurity and automation that have strengthened the company’s competitive position. In his capacity as CPTO, Bergstrom manages a global team responsible for engineering, product management, and emerging technology research, ensuring Paychex delivers compliant, client-centric solutions that support businesses of all sizes. His leadership continues to drive operational efficiencies and position the company at the forefront of the evolving HCM landscape.