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Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Overseeing research and evaluation studies like needs assessments under the National Institute of Health (NIH) funded grant that aims to revolutionize the development and commercialization of point-of-care (POC) diagnostics in 4 clinical sites viz. Ecuador, India, Uganda, and USA.

Delhi, India

Oversaw and executed the Research, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) activities for CHAI's interventions to enhance the public sector's ability to improve public health outcomes in India. This involved developing research methodologies and evaluation designs, including outcomes and impact evaluations, defining key performance indicators, and obtaining ethical approvals from local and international IRBs.Extensively Utilized data analytics to drive health initiatives, including disease burden models for hypoxemia in India. Employed multivariate regression, difference-in-difference, and propensity score matching to determine program impact. My analytical approach influenced national medical practices and secured funding for vital projects, highlighting the role of analytics in public health.Played a pivotal role in managing the oxygen crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic by optimizing supply chain management and infrastructure, and collaborating with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) to enhance systems for COVID-19 prevention, diagnostics, and treatment.

New Delhi Area, India

Spearheaded the design and execution of comprehensive data analytical and management tools, leading to program monitoring accuracy and efficiencyDesigned complex research and evaluation designs, and wrote multiple research protocols to detect, and attribute change in public health outcomes to CHAI led interventions in IndiaDrafted RFPs, and hired several reputed data collection firms to collect large scale community and facility data collection. Utilized this primary data for evaluations and providing actionable recommendations for program improvement.

New Delhi Area, India

Leveraged advanced data analytical skills to derive actionable insights from complex datasets, ensuring that BBC Media Action's interventions were evidence-based and impactful. My analytical prowess played a pivotal role in shaping strategies, optimizing program outcomes, and fostering collaborations with esteemed institutions like John Hopkins School of Public Health. Conceptualized and spearheaded research and evaluation activities across 10 states, delivering critical programmatic insights to BBC Media Action's social behavior change teams and government partners. Crafted bespoke analysis tools to drive impactful decision-making.Designed the program theory of change and results frameworks for "Kilkari" & "Mobile Academy" - two of the government of India's largest mHealth interventions. Collaborated with the prestigious John Hopkins School of Public Health to architect a randomized control trial for Kilkari in Madhya Pradesh.

Noida Area, India

Anchored over 21 diverse evaluation and monitoring studies, employing advanced analytical methodologies like difference-in-difference and propensity score matching. Led a dedicated team of 11 researchers, harnessing experimental and quasi-experimental designs to derive actionable insights across domains like public health, nutrition, and sanitation.

Noida Area, India

Oversaw the embedded evaluation of key interventions, such as the BMGF-funded UP-TSU, aimed at enhancing RMNCH and Nutrition outcomes. Collaborated closely with esteemed partners and funders, including BMGF, IFPRI, IFAD, and WFP, to draft research protocols, analytical frameworks, and data-driven recommendations, ensuring alignment with developmental goals.Delivered tailored trainings on research methodologies, data analysis using tools like SPSS, Stata, and R, and advanced statistical techniques to professionals from renowned organizations like UNICEF, TERI, and WaterAid. Additionally, conducted specialized training sessions on data management and analysis in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, elevating the analytical capabilities of global professionals.Played a pivotal role in shaping research protocols, crafting survey tools, and formulating outcome indicators. My contributions have been instrumental in driving evidence-based strategies for partners like the William J Clinton Foundation, Save the Children, and PATH.

I spearheaded 7 research studies spanning diverse areas such as livelihoods, agriculture, and sanitation. A notable project involved evaluating the effectiveness of training provided to Community Health Workers in Bihar, India, focusing on their use of mobile phones for pregnancy registration. My work consistently aimed at optimizing interventions and enhancing community outcomes

Post Graduate Diploma In Forest Management, Environment Management

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science

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