As a thought leader in IT, I have had the pleasure of decisively shaping the GRC market for the last 14 years. I am a former Fellow and Vice President at Gartner where I led GRC research, including the influential Gartner Magic Quadrant on GRC, as well as research into disruptive technology. I have also worked with the White House and U.S. Naval War College in 2002 to develop the Digital Pearl Harbor war game, the first ever strategic assessment of cyber war strategies. In 2012, the game took on a very real form with the strategic attacks on oil and gas infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. I am a retired naval officer and a nuclear submariner. Post-retirement, I served as a diplomatic liaison to NATO for the post-Cold War Congressional Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces.As an academic, I have served as a Federal Executive Fellow at the Brookings Institution, an Adjunct Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and as an Adjunct Professor and Graduate Research Advisor at the George Washington University School of Engineering Management. I have written a book on international law, and have over 400 published research papers. I have…
I am responsible for leading MetricStream’s overall strategy and execution. I currently serve on the Board of Directors of several Silicon Valley companies, and was appointed in 2010 to the Board of the US-India Science and Technology Research Endowment Fund by the US State Department to promote entrepreneurship and innovation. Additionally, I have been the Chairman of CFHI.org, which brings transformative healthcare education to under-served communities. Over the course of my career, I have spent over 20 years in various entrepreneurial, board, and executive positions building innovative businesses. I was the Co-Founder and President of WhoWhere? Inc., a leading Internet directory services company that was acquired by Lycos in 1998, as well as eGain, an online customer service company which I built from inception to post NASDAQ IPO. I obtained my BS and MS degrees in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, and UC Santa Cruz, respectively. I also hold an MS in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management from Stanford University.
I am a seasoned technology management professional with over 15 years of software industry experience with 10 years in architecting, developing and delivering reliable and scalable Enterprise Class Web applications and messaging services for Audit, Governance, Risk and Compliance management, and Learning Management Systems. I have had extensive experience in establishing effective technology strategies, delivering critical projects on-time and on-budget, demonstrating a track record of creating and implementing enterprise governance models, creating technology roadmaps, and aligning business corporate objectives and technology initiatives to tangible solutions within the GRC domain.I have a progressive experience in all facets of Software Application Development and demonstrated ability to lead cross-organizational technology and product development projects including solution architecture, requirements management, project planning, statement of work creation, execution management, risk management, budget management, vendor management and an ability to build and manage effective customer relationships.
I am a seasoned technology executive with MetricStream, focused on strategy, corporate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance and work with Fortune 500 companies to provide advisory services, manage technology implementations and expand existing relationships. I have been a speaker on information technology and GRC-related topics and have presented at events organized by Deloitte, FTI, Forrester, Intertek, Bureau Veritas, UL, AAFA, FDRA, USFIA, ComplianceWeek, among others. Prior to MetricStream, I worked with Oracle, JP Morgan Chase and Trisys in the fields of Corporate Finance, Investment Banking and Equity Analysis respectively. I have completed Executive Programs in Business, Economics and Management from HBX/ Harvard Business School and SDA Bocconi, a Graduate Program in Information Systems Management from the National Institute of Information Technology and hold a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calcutta. In 2015, I founded Young Tech Professionals, the world's leading organization to bring together young individuals working across Technology and related areas. I volunteer and serve in leadership positions at local non-profit organizations and I am a sports enthusiast. Read my articles here: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/samxm.
Shellye Archambeau is the CEO of MetricStream and under her leadership, MetricStream has grown into a recognized global market leader recognized for growth and innovation. Shellye has proven global business expertise combined with a passion for public policy. She is a member of the board of directors for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, a nationally recognized organization focused on fostering a cooperative effort between business and government officials to address major public policy issues. Shellye was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Nordstrom, Inc. She also serves on the board of directors of Verizon Communications Inc. Shellye has led initiatives and Washington DC delegations to address regulatory compliance issues, and to improve governance. She also pens a column on leadership and entrepreneurship for Xconomy, and is frequently quoted in top tier media publications, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Compliance Week, and Silicon Valley Business Journal. Previously, she served on the Board of Directors and the Audit and Technology committees for Arbitron, Inc., a media research company. Shellye is a much sought-after speaker who has presented on GRC issues to Fortune 500 corporations, members of Congress, and various associations, including the IIA, ISACA, and NASDAQ. In…
I am a Product Marketing Manager with MetricStream, and a seasoned professional in selling and implementing packaged solutions across Banking and Financial Services industry. I have a rich experience in working as a product consultant with some of the biggest banking and financial services institutions across the globe. As someone who understands the challenges being faced by the modern banking industry and a knowledgeable GRC professional, I have authored various blogs and articles, and been a speaker in various webinars within MetricStream. My areas of expertise range from pre-sales and product consulting, to designing and execution of marketing strategies for BFSI software solutions, both from a product and industry perspective. I completed my Masters in Business Administration from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, and hold a Bachelors in Technology Degree from Punjab Technical University.
As a Product Management Expert with over 14-years of professional experience, I help Enterprises take business opportunities from an idea stage to commercial success. Right from implementing the world’s first wireless credit/debit card point-of-sale payment solution (in New Zealand and subsequently in Thailand and Malaysia) to being a recognized Leader year-on-year in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for IT-Governance, Risk, and Compliance (IT-GRC) solutions I have successfully leveraged upon my business, technology, and product management acumen to overcome multiple business challenges across geographies by influencing, negotiating, and nudging key stakeholders (both internal and external) towards key business outcomes and success.
Possessing an extensive background in competitive intelligence/market analysis in the technology industry, I bring my experience and perspective to the GRC market through this role with MetricStream. In my blog, I will discuss competitive trends observed in the marketplace along with changes in buyer preferences and/or technology that will have implications for GRC vendors.