- Contributed to the design of a $10M debt facility supporting agri-tech ventures across targeted crop value chains, aiding smallholder farmers in climate transition efforts- Led a comprehensive landscape analysis of sustainable cooling solutions in South and Southeast Asia; developed a concept note on enhancing heat resilience for the urban poor through sustainable cooling and innovative finance- Led the conceptualization of a blended finance solution aimed at strengthening climate risk and livelihood resilience for communities in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra- Contributed in developing a concept note on innovative finance strategies to catalyze growth in the care economy across Asia

Worked on two investment/deal structuring projects: ARSH Impact Bond Kenya (~10.1 Million USD) and Disability Impact Fund (~25 Million USD) and two business development projects: Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Blended Finance Facility and Credit Guarantee applicationKey Achievements: - Conducted rigorous evaluation of investment needs for the Kenyan Girls' Reproductive Health Impact Bond and led successful fundraising initiatives for its next phase, securing a commitment of $10 million USD from an anchor investor- Supported the Project Manager in structuring the Impact Bond, overseeing legal considerations, evaluation design, and managing fundraising streams to ensure project success- Executed a comprehensive market analysis to strategically position the pioneering impact fund, enabling informed decision-making and enhancing fund visibility- Outlined strategic support the fund could extend to innovators in assistive tech within LMICs, clarifying the value proposition and aligning efforts with overarching goals- Developed and refined investor materials, articulating the fund's mission, strategy, and impact potential, enhancing stakeholder engagement and buy-in- Crafted a compelling proposal for a Climate Smart Agriculture blended finance fund targeted at the Indian market, securing a pivotal partnership with IDH

Delivered a comprehensive, pan-India strategic report to enhance SME exports across varied sectors within a record 4-month timeframe, meeting the client’s (NITI Aayog’s) requirement for practical and actionable recommendationsKey Achievements: - Executed meticulous research including 30+ high-level interviews involving senior bureaucrats, financial experts, entrepreneurs, and exporters to gain extensive insights into the existing SME export landscape- Conducted analysis to pinpoint sectors where Indian SMEs could attain international competitiveness, subsequently evaluating the market size of the opportunities available for Indian SME exporters in the identified sectors- Identified policy-level bottlenecks and constructed short-term and medium-term strategic solutions including the advancement of e-commerce exports and the establishment of a single window trade portal, culminating in final recommendations to the Government of India- Successfully presented the nuanced and data-backed report in front of senior officials from concerned ministries and government departments, emphasizing the pragmatic approach and applicability of the recommended strategies- Leveraged a multifaceted approach to research, combining primary interviews and secondary research to derive actionable insights and create a robust strategy to bolster the SME sector

- Conducted a high-stakes landscaping exercise for a consumer electronics firm (Confidential Project)- Conducted an in-depth analysis of child prostitution deterrence measures in Maharashtra post-pandemic, identifying trends and key intervention areas for the Global Fund to Eradicate Modern Slavery (GFEMS); this pivotal study catalyzed a collaborative project between Dalberg and UBS Optimus Foundation targeting the eradication of child prostitution in India- Led a feasibility study for a digital platform streamlining access to government incentives for sustainability startups- Created a comprehensive financial model to assess the influence of subsidies and incentives like PLI on corporate financial health, providing actionable insights

- Managed the project execution of two major business transformation initiatives valued in the multi-million-dollar range, supporting the Global Sector Head and Partner, and coordinated with diverse internal teams and client representatives to ensure seamless project progression- Developed a strategic framework to guide Indian Oil's market expansion, contributing to the successful launch of over 10,000 fuel retail outlets nationwide and forecasting a market share increase of 3%- Formulated a structured, rules-based pricing strategy across B2B and B2C segments for Indian Oil, encompassing products like lubricants, aviation fuel, and LPG, realizing a substantial 20% uplift in net pocketed price

Project paper titled "An empirical study on Fiscal Sustainability of India using Second Gen. Panel Data Techniques" under the supervision of Prof. Taniya Ghosh, IGIDR and Prof. Siddartha Chattopadhyay, IIT Kharagpur.

Leadership & Program Management:-Led a diverse team of 4 professionals, successfully implementing educational initiatives across 72 schools, primarily located in remote and underserved areas of UttarakhandStakeholder Collaboration & Needs Assessment:- Engaged with a variety of stakeholders including parents, school administrators, and school boards to understand and address the prevalent challenges in the education sector, facilitating enhanced learning experiences for studentsProduct Enhancement & Solution Development:-Innovated and expanded product offerings based on comprehensive needs assessment and stakeholder feedback, optimizing educational delivery and learning outcomes.Social Impact:- Contributed to the enhancement of primary education quality by leveraging digital classrooms and tailored educational solutions, aligning with SDG-4 objectives.