• Spearheaded a strong portfolio of impact evaluations in SDG-focused sectors, including maternal and child health, education, and gender issues, driving business development and ensuring technical excellence and quality assurance.• Managed multidisciplinary teams, executing project activities both independently and collaboratively, with a focus on delivering results.• Directed large-scale surveys and research projects across India, providing technical assistance and project leadership.• Developed and submitted technical and financial proposals, as well as concept notes, ensuring adherence to deadlines.• Provided strategic guidance for project execution, including report writing, presentations, and client engagement.• Cultivated new client relationships, networking with development partners and business communities to secure new business opportunities.• Oversaw NIQ assignments, guaranteeing the delivery of high-quality reports and meeting project timelines.• Mentored field associates on research methodologies and data collection techniques, enhancing team capacity and project outcomes.• Implemented diverse data collection methods (CAPI/CATI/CAWI) to ensure robust field data gathering.• Led the analysis team in developing indicators and analyzing data to align with program objectives.• Worked with a diverse range of clients across various domains,

• Project Management: Efficiently managed and executed many health and social research surveys and ensured adherence to timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.• Survey Design and Methodology: Collaborated with other research teams to contribute to the development of survey instruments, sampling strategies, and data collection methodologies tailored to meet project objectives.• Field Operations Oversight: Supervised field staff and survey teams to ensure smooth implementation of data collection activities, including training, field monitoring, and quality control measures.• Team Collaboration: Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including researchers, field staff and data analysts to ensure seamless execution and delivery of research projects.• Data Analysis Support: Assisted in data cleaning, coding, and analysis processes, worked closely with statisticians and analysts to derive meaningful insights from collected data.• Reporting and Documentation: Supported the preparation of research reports, presentations, and deliverables by providing data summaries, findings interpretation, and graphical representations. • Quality Assurance: Implemented quality assurance protocols throughout the research process. • Client Communication: Acted as a liaison between project teams and clients, provided regular updates on project progress, addressed client inquiries, and facilitated client feedback integration into project execution.

• Spearheaded a pivotal research project titled "The Quality of IUCD Services for Promoting the Spacing between Children in Madhya Pradesh," backed by the esteemed Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (JSK-Government of India), in a dual role as Research Associate and Management Trainee.