Anand Hanchinamani
About Anand Hanchinamani
Anand Hanchinamani is a Senior Director of Product Management at MetricStream, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in product management and GRC services, having held various roles at SDG Corporation and MetricStream over the past two decades.
Current Role at MetricStream
Anand Hanchinamani serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at MetricStream, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on overseeing product strategy and development, particularly in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) sector. His responsibilities include utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance risk posture accuracy for users. He is also involved in leading customer product councils and presenting webinars to educate stakeholders on ESGRC products and industry trends.
Previous Experience at MetricStream
Before his current role, Anand worked at MetricStream as the Director of GRC Services from 2015 to 2021. During this tenure, he contributed to the development and implementation of GRC solutions, enhancing the company's service offerings. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his current responsibilities in product management.
Experience at SDG Corporation
Anand Hanchinamani held multiple roles at SDG Corporation, an IT Security and Risk Management Solutions provider. He worked as a Program Manager and Senior Consultant from 2014 to 2015, and earlier as a Manager in the Business Solutions Center of Excellence for General Electric from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he served as a Solutions Manager for the Department of the Environment in Maryland from 2011 to 2013, and as an SLA Quality Leader/Six Sigma Black Belt from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Anand earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Chemical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completing his studies from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product management and GRC solutions, enabling him to effectively address complex industry challenges.
Achievements in Product Management
Throughout his career, Anand has successfully rebuilt and relaunched MetricStream's ESGRC product, which led to a significant reduction in implementation time and improved product adoption. He has also implemented effective customer feedback and onboarding programs, which have contributed to reducing enterprise customer churn. Additionally, he has authored blogs to inform customers about ESGRC products and industry trends.