Anaf Durrani

Vice President of Product and Platform Engineering at Grainger | Greater Chicago Area

About Anaf Durrani

As the Vice President of Product and Platform Engineering at Grainger, Anaf Durrani is at the forefront of transforming the company’s engineering culture and driving innovation through technology. In 2024, he stepped into the role of Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), where he is committed to embedding security as a competitive advantage in all solutions developed for customers and team members. Anaf is passionate about empowering cross-functional teams to continuously deliver business value, leveraging his extensive experience in fostering a start-up mentality while scaling operations to meet enterprise demands.

Under his leadership, Grainger is evolving its approach to software and data product development, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to augment team capabilities and enhance product offerings. Key projects include the implementation of agile methodologies and performance testing frameworks that prioritize quality assurance and customer satisfaction. Anaf’s expertise in tools such as Selenium, JIRA, and ClearCase has been instrumental in improving engineering talent and engagement, ensuring that teams are not only equipped with the right technologies but also motivated to innovate.

Anaf’s vision is clear: to change the way Grainger builds competitive advantages in the marketplace. By focusing on strategic commitments to his teams and the business, he is driving a cultural shift that values collaboration, security, and continuous improvement. His leadership is pivotal in shaping a resilient engineering organization that is well-prepared to tackle the challenges of an ever-evolving digital landscape.

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