I am having more than 15+ years of professional experience, with 10 years exclusively in research and development sector addressing development challenges with expertise in development economics, macroeconomics, agriculture, poverty alleviation, energy and gender. Skilled in project management, coupled with complementary analytical and evaluative methods to assess project/program goals. My Ph.D. work has explored the economic growth and cycles in India. At Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe), New Delhi, I have acquired valuable experience in research, policy analysis, project management, monitoring & evaluation and networking. In my professional career, I have had substantial experience in teaching which also vouches for my training skills and shows my penchant for mentoring. Apart from academic and research, I have notable corporate experience of more than four years in strategy and planning division which has immensely enhanced my skills in business planning, team management, performance management, designing incentive structure and management information system. I have extensive experience in carrying out research studies and analysis of data using qualitative and quantitative methods. I contribute in drafting progress reports, technical summary, and research papers. I possess coordination skills between relevant internal and external stakeholders including clients, partners and donors. Over my professional career, I have been elaborately engaged in donor management, networking and liaising with different government ministries, policy makers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). I have also organized national and International workshops, conferences and learning events to engage policy makers, researchers and other stakeholders.