Sumith Sagar
About Sumith Sagar
Sumith Sagar is an Associate Director at MetricStream, specializing in Governance Risk & Compliance within the Banking and Financial Services sectors. He has a Master's degree in Marketing Communication and extensive experience in product marketing and market research.
Work at MetricStream
Sumith Sagar currently holds the position of Associate Director at MetricStream, a role he has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, he served in various capacities within the company, including Senior Associate Product Marketing, Sr. Manager Product Marketing, Associate Product Marketing, and Assistant Manager, Product Marketing. His tenure at MetricStream spans several years, with significant contributions to product marketing and development. He provides insights on market needs and client requirements to enhance product features, aligning them with industry demands.
Education and Expertise
Sumith Sagar earned a Master's degree in Marketing Communication from COMMITS, studying from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Mass Communication from Mysore University, completed between 2004 and 2007. His expertise lies in Governance Risk & Compliance, particularly within the Banking, Financial Services, and CTRM sectors, with a focus on agriculture products, metals, and concentrates. He specializes in creating Market Requirements Documents to ensure product features meet market needs.
Background
Sumith Sagar began his career as a Market Research Executive at Eka Software Solutions in 2009, where he worked for nine months. He then transitioned to a Presales Consultant role at the same company, serving for three years. He later worked at Surya Software Systems as a Senior Presales Consultant for six months. In 2014, he joined MetricStream as Associate Product Marketing and progressed through various roles over the years, gaining extensive experience in product marketing and client engagement.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sumith Sagar has contributed to multiple aspects of product marketing and client relations. He has managed proposals, RFX, and EOIs, ensuring they align with client needs and company capabilities. He conducts client and prospect case analyses, including gap and fitment analyses, to tailor solutions effectively. Additionally, he has been involved in creating marketing assets to enhance communication with target audiences and has written extensively on topics related to operational resilience and GRC automation.
Industry Contributions
Sumith Sagar actively participates in discussions on GRC trends and strategies. He contributes to content focused on cyber risk trends and operational risk management. He has written blogs on operational resilience and GRC automation and has also participated as a speaker in webinars discussing operational risks and resilience, showcasing his commitment to sharing knowledge and insights within the industry.