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India

India

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Greater Boston

(Funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and U.S. Russia Foundation) Produced short-form videos featuring students, academics, and diplomats from Russia and the USA for increasing the outreach of different programs including Science Diplomacy in the ArcticConducted engaging interviews on zoom with public figures, scientists, academics, and experts for different videos

Greater Boston

Funded by the IRC, Danish Refugee Services, Catholic Relief Services, GIZ, and OSF● Hired and Managed teams of content creators along with JavaScript and GIS experts● Produced, wrote, and directed Migration Story Maps (Displacement Series) using ESRI GIS products and JavaScript● Planned the communication strategy, timeline, budget, deliverables, and KPIs of multiple policy projects● Interviewed and produced an award ceremony for the founder of WeRobotics and Flying Labs along… Show more Funded by the IRC, Danish Refugee Services, Catholic Relief Services, GIZ, and OSF● Hired and Managed teams of content creators along with JavaScript and GIS experts● Produced, wrote, and directed Migration Story Maps (Displacement Series) using ESRI GIS products and JavaScript● Planned the communication strategy, timeline, budget, deliverables, and KPIs of multiple policy projects● Interviewed and produced an award ceremony for the founder of WeRobotics and Flying Labs along with technologist from IFRC as a tribute to humanitarian technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence for developmentTranslated years of financial integration research into an interactive UI to serve as an engaging, educational, as well as marketing tool for academics, national governments and other prospective funders Show less

Greater Boston

Utilized research, geospatial data analysis, video-editing, and storytelling to create first-of-its-kind TEDx talkCollaborated with data scientists and Java experts to generate visually stunning animation using Geographic Information Systems (ESRI’s ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro) and Corel Video Studio Pro X10 to create an allegory for the growth of different forms of 'extremism' in the United StatesConducted thorough research, ran trials and tests to ensure sensitive content is handled… Show more Utilized research, geospatial data analysis, video-editing, and storytelling to create first-of-its-kind TEDx talkCollaborated with data scientists and Java experts to generate visually stunning animation using Geographic Information Systems (ESRI’s ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro) and Corel Video Studio Pro X10 to create an allegory for the growth of different forms of 'extremism' in the United StatesConducted thorough research, ran trials and tests to ensure sensitive content is handled responsibly with robust data and storytellingInstrumentalized fiction and created a poetic rendition of real-world data to strip the audience of their biases while creating an accessible storyReceived an overwhelming response from the audience and appreciation from renowned Japanese film critic Kiichi Fujiwara Show less

Ethiopia

Awarded a research grant of $11,000 from the IRC & Henry J. Leir Institute of Human Security for end-to-end program management for research on financial integration Analyzed Fintech regulation policies and conducted key informant interviews with executives from Agency for Refugee Returnee Affairs (ARRA), Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, and money transfer agencies like KAAH, Dahabshiil, and PayPalRecruited and managed a team of interpreters, drivers, local community managers.Partnered… Show more Awarded a research grant of $11,000 from the IRC & Henry J. Leir Institute of Human Security for end-to-end program management for research on financial integration Analyzed Fintech regulation policies and conducted key informant interviews with executives from Agency for Refugee Returnee Affairs (ARRA), Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, and money transfer agencies like KAAH, Dahabshiil, and PayPalRecruited and managed a team of interpreters, drivers, local community managers.Partnered with International SOS to plan and execute an evacuation strategy during the attempted coup in the countryInterviewed Somali Refugees and documented their methods of financial integration in the Somali region of Ethiopia (Level-4 Risk, US State Dept.)Analyzed current government and UNHCR policies on the financial integration of the refugees Show less

Greater New York City Area

Assisted in research & production of upcoming projects including Sister-Stranger (documenting hate crimes in the USA) and Healing the Healers (documenting the role of faith leaders during terrorist attacks, natural disasters, domestic violence, and human trafficking)Facilitated planning the Film Festival Strategy, budgeting of ongoing projects, and creating pitches for their upcoming projects to be presented to Netflix, HBO, and CBS

Cape Town Area, South Africa

(The only access point to official records of South African Parliamentary Committee Meetings publicly available)Attended parliamentary committee Meetings and drafted detailed reports published on official PMG website, widely used by government, advocacy organizations, analysts, journalists, academics and general publicSpecialized in the International Relations Committee, among many government portfoliosPerformed statistical analysis in ongoing research projects and generated… Show more (The only access point to official records of South African Parliamentary Committee Meetings publicly available)Attended parliamentary committee Meetings and drafted detailed reports published on official PMG website, widely used by government, advocacy organizations, analysts, journalists, academics and general publicSpecialized in the International Relations Committee, among many government portfoliosPerformed statistical analysis in ongoing research projects and generated infographics for the website Show less

Ghana

(Ghana’s second-largest broadcasting and free to air television station) Conceptualized, pitched, researched, and produced, Taboo Talk with Gays of Ghana, a talk show to battle stereotypes against the LGBTQ+ community of Ghana broadcasted on Primetime National NewsSpearheaded a risky and controversial topic while receiving rave reviews for respecting cultural norms and defining innovative storytelling to deliver the message of… Show more (Ghana’s second-largest broadcasting and free to air television station) Conceptualized, pitched, researched, and produced, Taboo Talk with Gays of Ghana, a talk show to battle stereotypes against the LGBTQ+ community of Ghana broadcasted on Primetime National NewsSpearheaded a risky and controversial topic while receiving rave reviews for respecting cultural norms and defining innovative storytelling to deliver the message of inclusivenessPrepared the budget and pitch for Taboo Talk series to be partnered with multiple departments within Metro TV and other interested media houses in GhanaResearched and reported in daily stories about business, social and political taboos, while engaging with ministers, members of parliament and civil society organizations asking probing questions for National NewsUse internal and external social analytics and other internal data to inform strategy and detect new opportunities while understanding the idiosyncrasies of Ghanaian audienceLed a team of camerapersons, sound technicians, and editors for multiple projects Show less

Srinagar Area, India

(Oldest English language print and online media house of Kashmir valley)Pitched, researched, directed, and edited a documentary called Unravel KashmirProduced a investigative report on Rohingya Refugees seeking haven in Jammu & KashmirCultivated cross-functional relationships and led a team of Kashmiri students and collaborated with local musicians while managing a minimalistic budgetSecured viewership of more than 150,000 on the trailer of Young Minds in a Conflict Zone… Show more (Oldest English language print and online media house of Kashmir valley)Pitched, researched, directed, and edited a documentary called Unravel KashmirProduced a investigative report on Rohingya Refugees seeking haven in Jammu & KashmirCultivated cross-functional relationships and led a team of Kashmiri students and collaborated with local musicians while managing a minimalistic budgetSecured viewership of more than 150,000 on the trailer of Young Minds in a Conflict Zone, analyzing growth, development, and psychology of children growing up in a war-torn regionProduced a special report on the counterfeit drug racket in the Kashmir valley named Case Reopened: Fake Drug Mafia in KashmirProduced mini-video series called, KO Roundup and Editor’s Cut covering daily newsManaged social media accounts and analytics ensuring maximum outreach while maintaining brand credibilityLiaised with World Trade Centre India Services for development of the idea and membership agreements for prospective innovatorsDeveloped strategic partnership with educational institutions in the Kashmir valley including Kashmir University and NIT SrinagarCollaborated with different business incubation centres thereby creating mentorship and funding opportunities for the innovators Show less

New Delhi Area, India

Corresponded with and interviewed honorary guests at ‘CyFy 2016’, the India’s Conference on Cyber Security and Internet GovernanceExperimented with new techniques of social media publicity like using the ‘Twitter mirror’ for panelistsConceptualized and edited mini-video series, The ORF Cut, aimed to increase social media outreach for research articles

Nagpur

Conceptualized and organized first-of-its-kind International Youth Conference between India and Pakistan, by the name of Aman Ki Asha (Hope for Peace) Council, which witnessed the participation of more than 400 delegates from India and PakistanPartnered with news-media giants from the two countries The Times Group, India and Jang Group, Pakistan for editorial support Coordinated with The Indian High Commission (Islamabad), Ministry of External Affairs and Home Ministry of India to get… Show more Conceptualized and organized first-of-its-kind International Youth Conference between India and Pakistan, by the name of Aman Ki Asha (Hope for Peace) Council, which witnessed the participation of more than 400 delegates from India and PakistanPartnered with news-media giants from the two countries The Times Group, India and Jang Group, Pakistan for editorial support Coordinated with The Indian High Commission (Islamabad), Ministry of External Affairs and Home Ministry of India to get No Objection Certificates and visa approval for the Pakistani delegatesReceived an appreciation note from Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Honourable Minister of Road Transport and Highways, IndiaReports of this periodic conference are published in the leading newspapers of both the countries Show less

Vellore Area, India

Vadodara Area, India

Seeing Criminal Justice: Examining The Interplay Of Visual Media & Storytelling

Activities and Societies: Wrote a paper legally and artistically critiquing the HBO Documentary, Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart

Master’S Degree, International And Intercultural Communication

Religious Literacy In Professions: Entertainment Media & Journalism

Activities and Societies: Wrote a paper on Religious Literacy analysis of a popular Indian show, Made in Heaven from Amazon Prime Video.

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Biotechnology, 8.81/10

Activities and Societies: Hindi Literary Association, Social and Entrepreneurship forum, Invictus, Scholasticus, Model Youth Parliament.

High School, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Inter-DPS debates, Inter-DPS MUN, Inter-house drama, Science Quiz, Extempores Batch of 2012, topped in Biology.