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Delhi, India

Delhi, India

• Lead in-house energy modelling team at NITI Aayog to chart pathways for reaching net-zero by 2070 using optimization models of TIMES-VEDA/MESSAGE-ix/GCAM.• Lead the development of India Energy Security Scenario (IESS) – A scenario planning tool to understand how various policy choices impact emissions, land and water requirements, and investment needs.• Lead the study on mapping climate finance flows to various demand sectors so as to understand the financial instruments that help… Show more • Lead in-house energy modelling team at NITI Aayog to chart pathways for reaching net-zero by 2070 using optimization models of TIMES-VEDA/MESSAGE-ix/GCAM.• Lead the development of India Energy Security Scenario (IESS) – A scenario planning tool to understand how various policy choices impact emissions, land and water requirements, and investment needs.• Lead the study on mapping climate finance flows to various demand sectors so as to understand the financial instruments that help meet the demand and also brigde the financial gap.• Development of state-wise resource adequacy plan to meet 2030 targets.• Estimation of levelized cost of Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia with incorporation of policy incentives of the government.• Viability gap analysis of Import based coal plants.• Development of standardized energy dashboards by addressing issues of conversion factors, unaccounted sectors, and gaps in energy balance.• Provide strategic advisory to NTPC and BEE in development of energy transition plans.• Appraisal of various government policies in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change.• Appraisal of various projects implemented by multilateral organisations such as ADB, World Bank, UNEP, IMF etc.• Leading discussions on development of energy transition plans at state level in the country.• Review the modelling work undertaken by other govt bodies and thinktanks.• Preparation of report on use of Artificial Intelligence in energy sector.• Drive India Climate Energy Modelling Forum (ICEMF), which is a unique umbrella forum set up to facilitate energy modelling studies investigating the impacts of decarbonisation initiatives and also pathways to decarbonisation. Show less

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

(Completed) Digital stocktaking of agriculture in Indian context (Client: FAO & ICRISAT)(Completed) Case study approach to understand how Collective Intelligence (CI) is used in Smart cities context. We also prepared a compendium of 20 CI projects from across the world (Client: NESTA) (Completed) Empirical research on estimating the impact of community forest rights on forest quality using satellite data. Satellite data analysis is done on Google earth (Client: Indian School of… Show more (Completed) Digital stocktaking of agriculture in Indian context (Client: FAO & ICRISAT)(Completed) Case study approach to understand how Collective Intelligence (CI) is used in Smart cities context. We also prepared a compendium of 20 CI projects from across the world (Client: NESTA) (Completed) Empirical research on estimating the impact of community forest rights on forest quality using satellite data. Satellite data analysis is done on Google earth (Client: Indian School of Business) (Completed) Produced concept note on evaluating the effectiveness of various policy options in building the capacities of elected representatives of local government in Indian context (Client: National Institute of Rural Development, India)(Completed) Produced logistic policy for the state of Andhra Pradesh (Client: Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board, India) Predictive intelligence farm product which will enable farmers to make an informed decision regarding which crops to plant, how much fertilizers need to be applied and what are the risks during crop growth. The product aims to integrate knowledge from different sources such as high resolution satellite imagery, climate data & ground data. Show less

Delhi, India

Director at DMEO Niti Aayog

New Delhi Area, India

[COVID 2020] How is India performing compared to other countries? How are Indian states performing? [COVID 2020] Causal analysis of rise in corona cases and links to China[MPI 2019]Construction of Multidimensional poverty index using NSSO data[NSSO 75]Evaluation of Health and Wellness Centres[Urban Health] Drafting policy on the need of integrated urban health strategy[Jobs] Evaluate the impact of new wave of technologies on jobs in Indian context[Digital Literacy]… Show more [COVID 2020] How is India performing compared to other countries? How are Indian states performing? [COVID 2020] Causal analysis of rise in corona cases and links to China[MPI 2019]Construction of Multidimensional poverty index using NSSO data[NSSO 75]Evaluation of Health and Wellness Centres[Urban Health] Drafting policy on the need of integrated urban health strategy[Jobs] Evaluate the impact of new wave of technologies on jobs in Indian context[Digital Literacy] Evaluate the impact of digital literacy on short term and long term outcomes in Indian context[Output Outcome monitoring] Lead a team of young professionals in building output-outcome indicator framework for over 15 ministries[Urban development] Lead the evaluation study of Smart cities, AMRUT, SBM-U, PMAY and NULM[Health] Lead the evaluation study on impact of various GoI schemes such as NRHM, NUHM[Electronics Manufacturing] Lead the research in investigating performance of India's electronic sector[Survey]Lead team of young professionals in preparation of sampling guidelines Show less

Hyderabad

• Impact evaluation of land record digitalisation programme of Government of India in states of West Bengal & Telangana• Conceptualize & execute the research plan – Stakeholder discussions for formulation of hypothesis, sampling plan, preparation of survey tool using ODK, training of enumerators, ensuring data quality, conduct stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions and data analysis. Data analysis include cleaning of the survey data and regression analysis.• Cost benefit… Show more • Impact evaluation of land record digitalisation programme of Government of India in states of West Bengal & Telangana• Conceptualize & execute the research plan – Stakeholder discussions for formulation of hypothesis, sampling plan, preparation of survey tool using ODK, training of enumerators, ensuring data quality, conduct stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions and data analysis. Data analysis include cleaning of the survey data and regression analysis.• Cost benefit analysis on the use of community resource persons in land record updation in West Bengal Show less

London, United Kingdom

Produced research on role of input-output linkages on product adoption among multi product firms in Indian context (Dataset: ASI)

Singapore

Empirical research in estimating the impact of electrification on agricultural sector, measuring the true size of inequality in china and analysing the link between well-being and coping mechanisms from study of water usage in KathmanduRevisions to National Income Accounting. Estimating the true income for MongoliaLiterature reviewQuantitative analysis and modelling using Stata

Singapore

Assist new cohort of students in Economics and maths preparatory course

Luxembourg

Empirical estimation of SME credit rationing and financing gap in Europe using firm-level micro data.

Hyderabad Area, India

• Successfully implemented electronic scholarship system by leading a team of more than 20 people deployed at multiple locations. Approximately 1 Cr students are registered on the very first year of the system involving direct benefit transfer(DBT) of Rs 2000Cr to the student’s bank account.• Liaised with multiple central government & state government ministries to design a configurable IT application. 15 schemes of 4 ministries were on-boarded in the first year which is today scaled to 14… Show more • Successfully implemented electronic scholarship system by leading a team of more than 20 people deployed at multiple locations. Approximately 1 Cr students are registered on the very first year of the system involving direct benefit transfer(DBT) of Rs 2000Cr to the student’s bank account.• Liaised with multiple central government & state government ministries to design a configurable IT application. 15 schemes of 4 ministries were on-boarded in the first year which is today scaled to 14 ministries and 32 schemes.• Ensured no cost overruns by ensuring tight budgetary control and efficient manpower planning.• Designed look & feel and content for the portal. • Published user manuals for training various stakeholders and conducted stakeholder training workshops across India. Show less

Hyderabad Area, India

• Involved in roll-out of direct benefit transfer (DBT) IT system for Public Distribution, Wage, Skill Development & Pension schemes. Approximately 2 Cr beneficiaries of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Andaman & Nicobar benefited from the schemes.• Involved in Business Process Re-engineering of various DBT schemes which included: study of the in-house IT infrastructure system and implementation of changes. Changes not only resulted in substantial savings to the… Show more • Involved in roll-out of direct benefit transfer (DBT) IT system for Public Distribution, Wage, Skill Development & Pension schemes. Approximately 2 Cr beneficiaries of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Andaman & Nicobar benefited from the schemes.• Involved in Business Process Re-engineering of various DBT schemes which included: study of the in-house IT infrastructure system and implementation of changes. Changes not only resulted in substantial savings to the government but also ensured accountability.• Co-ordinated extensively with implementation partners of Aadhaar Authentication ecosystem which include Central Government Departments, State Government Departments, Banks and District Administration. • Undertook extensive Field visits to study the impact of new system and also to conduct capacity building workshops.• Instrumental in several Information, Education & Communication (IEC) initiatives. Show less

• Engaged in multiple capacities as software programmer, infrastructure specialist, business analyst and project coordinator to develop internet banking solutions for Citibank.• Coordinated with stakeholders across multiple geographies i.e. India, Japan, Thailand & Singapore for implementation of IT solutions.• Trained in-house staff to support the new IT systems.• Led a team of more than 5 to implement mobile banking solutions for Citibank, Japan. Engaged in multiple phases of… Show more • Engaged in multiple capacities as software programmer, infrastructure specialist, business analyst and project coordinator to develop internet banking solutions for Citibank.• Coordinated with stakeholders across multiple geographies i.e. India, Japan, Thailand & Singapore for implementation of IT solutions.• Trained in-house staff to support the new IT systems.• Led a team of more than 5 to implement mobile banking solutions for Citibank, Japan. Engaged in multiple phases of project right from inception to launch (requirement design & finalization, programme implementation, testing and launch). Show less

As a part of the Auto Projects department, which is considered as backbone of Tata Motors, Pune Plant, I am the lead Team Member in carrying out a Six-Sigma Project on to Reduce the number of High Points on OD Gear (76), 3rd Speed Gear (76) & RIG (76).

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Double Degree, Merit

LSE Graduate Entrance Scholarship & Li Ka Shing Scholarship holder

Master In Public Policy - Mpp, Double Degree, 4.61/5

Li Ka Shing scholarship holder

Master’S Degree, Urban Planning And Development

PG Diploma in Urban Planning and Development

Master'S Degree, Cyber Law

Cyber Law

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

B.E., Mechanical

Activities and Societies: Member of MEA ( Mechincal Engineering Association) at BITS,Pilani Graduated with Honors in Mechanical. Recieved.