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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Utilized Office for National Statistics (ONS) Longitudinal Study (LS) data and Census data to conduct comprehensive analyses aimed at assessing the impact of 'career guidance' interventions on Key Stage 4 and 5 students in Wales. Leveraged advanced statistical techniques, including regression analysis and propensity score matching, to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of career guidance programs in facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing educational outcomes among students. Generated actionable insights by synthesizing findings into policy reports tailored for various government stakeholders, providing evidence-based recommendations to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation in education policy.

Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Economics PhD specializing in Development Economics with extensive experience in cutting-edge research methodologies including Randomized Control Trials (RCTs), Difference-in-Difference (DiD) analysis, and Regression Discontinuity Design (RDD). Throughout my academic and professional journey, I've had the privilege of working with diverse datasets from India, Chile, and the UK, conducting rigorous analyses to inform policy decisions and drive sustainable development initiatives. Notably, my work has earned me Accredited Researcher Status by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the UK, underscoring my commitment to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and data ethics.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar

MPhil student and recipient of the competitive Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme(HKPFS) award, specializing in Finance with a focus on Corporate Finance and Banking, dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research using extensive datasets such as PROWESS for India, DealScan, and Compustat for the US. Leveraging advanced statistical analytical methods in my MPhil thesis where I uncover meaningful insights into the dynamics of corporate finance and banking industries, exploring topics such as capital structure decisions, M&A activity, and financial performance.

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

As a research consultant, I was responsible for designing and implementing development projects mainly funded by ChildFund, Deutschland in India. I have designed proposals for different agencies and monitored the implementation of components of projects at the intersection of development & environment in areas such as sustainable plastic waste management, consequences of migration etc. Besides project related studies, such as Estimation, Baseline, Monitoring or Evaluation Studies, I have successfully and regularly carried out exploratory studies in different areas in cooperation with local NGOs, industry experts and academic advisors.

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Part of the analytics team of Retail Banking and Wealth Management where I built various customer retention models using SAS extensively using Random Forest in both classification and regression. I Performed statistical analysis of the models to compile reports for the various stakeholders for the Middle East and North African team. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, I harness the power of data to identify trends, forecast customer behavior, and optimize marketing initiatives, ultimately driving revenue growth and maximizing customer lifetime value.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Economics

M.Phil, Finance, General

M.Sc In Applied Economics, Econometrics