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Providence, Ri, Us

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

1. Strategy and Operationsa. Developing and executing SHRI’s strategic plan 2025-28 to scale up the work of deploying professionalized operation and monitoring sanitation services in Bihar and Jharkhand states of Indiab. Aiding operations team in deployment of model operation and maintenance systems to ensure provision of high quality sanitation services at toilet facilities, impacting health and productivity of millions of SHRI’s usersc. Automating data streams by working with… Show more 1. Strategy and Operationsa. Developing and executing SHRI’s strategic plan 2025-28 to scale up the work of deploying professionalized operation and monitoring sanitation services in Bihar and Jharkhand states of Indiab. Aiding operations team in deployment of model operation and maintenance systems to ensure provision of high quality sanitation services at toilet facilities, impacting health and productivity of millions of SHRI’s usersc. Automating data streams by working with SHRI’s Monitoring & Evaluation team and Tech4Dev to strengthen evidence based operations using real time and dynamic systems like SHRI’s daily report and dashboard.2. Coalition building and Fundraisinga. Establishing partnerships with governments and other organizations which have a shared vision of "Right to Safe Sanitation and Hygiene for All".b. Building coalition of funders including Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funders to achieve above goal and enhance health, economic and environmental benefits to more than 300M people of these two states in India.3. Advocacy and Disseminationa. Researching and writing advocacy reports with the team and experts to showcase SHRI’s crucial work on the ground and strengthen the case for professionalized shared sanitation services in India and beyond. b. Dissemination of research around SHRI’s impact assessment to peer organizations, multilateral agencies, academia, and government partners for making a case to include high quality shared sanitation as improved sanitation in post SDG era. Show less

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Based on my interest in understanding microeconomics and its role in development, I assisted Prof Christopher Avery and Samuel Richardson in teaching ECON 2020B/API 112 during Spring 2023. It is the second part in a year-long course in microeconomic theory that serves as an applied alternative to the more theoretical microeconomics sequence of Economics 2010a and 2010b. This course addresses the broad methodological topics of game theory, information economics, and social choice. I am proud and… Show more Based on my interest in understanding microeconomics and its role in development, I assisted Prof Christopher Avery and Samuel Richardson in teaching ECON 2020B/API 112 during Spring 2023. It is the second part in a year-long course in microeconomic theory that serves as an applied alternative to the more theoretical microeconomics sequence of Economics 2010a and 2010b. This course addresses the broad methodological topics of game theory, information economics, and social choice. I am proud and thankful to be part of the teaching team (especially Paichen Li, my co-TF and the two instructors) in this doctoral-level course, after teaching Harvard college students in Fall 2022. This advanced microeconomics course is intended primarily for students who anticipate doing original research employing the tools of microeconomic theory. It is designed for the dual purposes of giving students a systematic grounding in microeconomics and preparing them to use economic models in their own research. Show less

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Based on my interest in political economy and development economics, I assisted Professors Lawrence Summers and Robert Lawrence to teach Harvard college students “The Political Economy of Globalization” in Fall 2022. At the end of the course, 4/8 students in my section rated me to be one of the best TA ever, making me happy to be able to make some contribution in their learning as well as learning a lot about myself in the process with section students, fellow TFs and the two… Show more Based on my interest in political economy and development economics, I assisted Professors Lawrence Summers and Robert Lawrence to teach Harvard college students “The Political Economy of Globalization” in Fall 2022. At the end of the course, 4/8 students in my section rated me to be one of the best TA ever, making me happy to be able to make some contribution in their learning as well as learning a lot about myself in the process with section students, fellow TFs and the two instructors.The course draws on economic theory and lessons from history to illuminate the choices – and trade- offs – faced by governments, international institutions, businesses, and citizens as the global economy evolves, analyzing questions which we believe are fundamental to human progress, prosperity, and security. The nature of globalization and the structure of the global economy is facing unprecedented change. Further it discusses the global challenges such as pandemics, climate change, migration, and technological integration.Through this course, students are exposed to the history, economics, and political challenges of deepening global integration – including its impact on living standards, jobs, inequality, poverty, the environment, and politics. Our premise is that passion without careful reason is dangerous, and that reliance on rigorous analytics and empirical evidence can contribute to a better world. Show less

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

The study will randomize the offer of health care accreditation via the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) to medium-sized jails. The process of preparation, verification, and maintenance of accreditation may improve health care processes, inmate health outcomes, and satisfaction and retention among correctional staff, and potentially reduce recidivism, litigation, and health care costs for jails. To test these hypotheses, we will randomly assign 20 out of 40 medium-sized… Show more The study will randomize the offer of health care accreditation via the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) to medium-sized jails. The process of preparation, verification, and maintenance of accreditation may improve health care processes, inmate health outcomes, and satisfaction and retention among correctional staff, and potentially reduce recidivism, litigation, and health care costs for jails. To test these hypotheses, we will randomly assign 20 out of 40 medium-sized jails to obtain accreditation and the other 20 to a control group.In this study, as a Survey Coder, I will be coding jail healthcare policies and protocols. and assess the impact of health accreditation on health outcomes of prison inmates. Show less

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

The Arete Fellowship is a branch of Harvard College Effective Altruism, which is part of the global effective altruism (EA) community. EA emphasizes the compassionate desire to do good in the world, the use of evidence and reason to do so effectively, and the ambition to act. Thus, in a resource-constrained world with multiple opportunities to help, using this approach, one can channelize the donations in most-impactful sector/activity.The fellowship is not passive – it requires… Show more The Arete Fellowship is a branch of Harvard College Effective Altruism, which is part of the global effective altruism (EA) community. EA emphasizes the compassionate desire to do good in the world, the use of evidence and reason to do so effectively, and the ambition to act. Thus, in a resource-constrained world with multiple opportunities to help, using this approach, one can channelize the donations in most-impactful sector/activity.The fellowship is not passive – it requires curiosity, engagement, and discussion, making the fellowship as a mini course with reading and an hour of discussion and reflection (section) per week. Topics range from Global Health, Economic Growth and Development, Risks from Emerging technologies like AI, Animal Welfare, Longtermism and Anthropogenic Risks etc. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

As a Fellow with Citywise, advisory arm of Sanergy, I worked on making strategy to partner with cities beyond Kenya within and outside Africa on citywide inclusive and safely managed sanitation (full value chain approach).

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Technology Policy and Impact Project (the P-Impact Assessment) is one of the projects within Technology and Public Purpose (TAPP) at Belfer Centre for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School. Under guidance of Principal Fellow Leisel Bogan, I worked on evaluation of models and case studies, and thus propose a methodology and framework for scoring technology policy and regulatory guidance to assess the quality and impact of technology policies on factors like the… Show more Technology Policy and Impact Project (the P-Impact Assessment) is one of the projects within Technology and Public Purpose (TAPP) at Belfer Centre for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School. Under guidance of Principal Fellow Leisel Bogan, I worked on evaluation of models and case studies, and thus propose a methodology and framework for scoring technology policy and regulatory guidance to assess the quality and impact of technology policies on factors like the vulnerable and at-risk groups wrt misinformation and fake news, privacy and data protection, civil liberties, innovation, ability to implement, etc. Show less

Dhanbad-Ranchi Area

• Advised government administration of Dhanbad, India to plan and execute projects of health, education, water and sanitation, nutrition, livelihoods etc. for enhancing developmental outcomes of 3.2million mining affected people through efficient utilization of District Mineral Fund, Dhanbad worth $500million/year• Spearheaded COVID-19 Task force to prepare COVID response and mitigation plan, identification of hotspots, guide testing teams for Antigen and rt-PCR testing drives, conduct… Show more • Advised government administration of Dhanbad, India to plan and execute projects of health, education, water and sanitation, nutrition, livelihoods etc. for enhancing developmental outcomes of 3.2million mining affected people through efficient utilization of District Mineral Fund, Dhanbad worth $500million/year• Spearheaded COVID-19 Task force to prepare COVID response and mitigation plan, identification of hotspots, guide testing teams for Antigen and rt-PCR testing drives, conduct resource gap analysis for aiding district in developing 271 ICU beds and 1200 Oxygen supported beds for COVID patients Show less

New Delhi Area, India

• Team Lead for successful implementation of digital Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform • Head, Strategy Partnerships to liaise with government and private consultancies for strengthening tendering process and timely delivery of products and achieved reduction in tendering and delivery processes (operational efficiency) by 60% and 35% respectively

Sitamarhi

• Planned and executed WASH projects for adoption of safe sanitation and safe disposal of wastewater and ground water recharge of 1.1million liters/year which was featured in “Limca Book of Records”• Strengthened delivery of health services at ~200 village level Primary Health centers and 1 District Hospital, leading to 20% higher availability of medicines and diagnostic services, and increase in demand of 12k miles/year of ambulance services

Mumbai Area, India

• Headed production shift in Bamangaon limestone Mines with 24+ shop floor associates and inculcated adoption of IT systems to better plan and track limestone production and productivity of mining operations resulting in increase of average cement production (14kte/day) by 8%

Dhanbad Area, India

Learnt the Bord & Pillar mining method in underground Coal Mine and worked with key actors to improve the Operational Equipment Efficiency (OEE) of mining equipment

Jaduguda,Jamshedpur

As an intern, I had a life-time opportunity to work and learn from the experts in one of the India's oldest and unique Uranium mine(905m deep). I worked with mine managers to allay the concerns of people living around the mine wrt radioactivity, tailing pond, which shaped my People management skills and inculcation of safety and environment for the stakeholders.It was a great opprtunity to see and understand various geology and mining concepts like Room and Pillar Mining method… Show more As an intern, I had a life-time opportunity to work and learn from the experts in one of the India's oldest and unique Uranium mine(905m deep). I worked with mine managers to allay the concerns of people living around the mine wrt radioactivity, tailing pond, which shaped my People management skills and inculcation of safety and environment for the stakeholders.It was a great opprtunity to see and understand various geology and mining concepts like Room and Pillar Mining method, Ventilation System etc. It was the 1st mine in India where Alimak Raise Climber was used in the 1960's. Show less

Master In Public Administration In International Development, Development Economics And International Development

Master'S Degree, Development Practice, 7.3

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Mining And Mineral Engineering, 7.98

Activities and Societies: Coordinator, Fast Forward India (FFI); Volunteer, Bloodline, Maths Teacher for Kartavya IIT coaching; Member.

12Th & 10Th, Physics,Chemistry,Mathematics,English And Social Sciences, 87% (12Th) & 91.4% (10Th)