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Master of Arts - MA

Engineer's Degree

1) Leads conceptualizing and implementing Avanti's research and innovation initiatives. 
2) Responsible for M&E and learning analytics for all of Avanti's programs.

Head - Research and Innovation

1) Contributed to the development of an impact evaluation framework for SEED companies. 
2) Assessed the impact of two Kenya-based SEED enterprises in the agribusiness and garment sectors and developed impact case studies based on findings. Case Studies published here: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/seed/discover-impact/studies

Social Impact Research Intern

1) Worked with Dr. Rie Kijima to conduct research on global education reforms trends through document analysis. 
2) Worked with Prof. Prashant Loyalka, to develop policy briefs for government officials based on experimental research findings.

Research Assistant

1) Led GMC's Ecosystem Development vertical, developing and managing new initiatives.  
2) Strategized and managed partnerships with key stakeholders like school associations, industry bodies, entrepreneur networks, and other impact focused organizations.

Manager, Ecosystem Development Initiatives

1) Developed the school’s academic framework including pedagogy, curriculum, and assessments.
2) Managed the entire life cycle of teaching staff including recruitment, pre-service, and in-service training
and professional development. Led a team of 20 teachers and 1 head teacher.
3) Enrolled 250 students by the beginning of the 3rd academic year, achieving operational breakeven.
4) Selected for incubation by UnLTD Delhi and Co-Creator Program, Teach for All.
5) Won the Villgro-UnconventionL Delhi, Social Business Venture Pitch Competition in Sep 2015.
            

    
    

    
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Co-Founder, Head of Training and Operations

Product Manager

1) COVID-19 Response: Supported development of a Two-Stage Digital Response Strategy for education institutions to transition to digital and online delivery modes. 
2) Team member of the Digital Skills Country Action Plans for Sub-Saharan Africa initiative which provides technical assistance to 16 African countries to develop national plans focused on the development of digital skills of students at the higher education level. Worked closely with the Ministry of Higher Education officials and other high-level bureaucrats from Mozambique, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. 
3) Working on a strategy project “Scaling Technology for Accelerating Human Capital Development in South Asia” to guide World Bank’s pipeline operations to incorporate existing and newly emerging technologies.
4) Preparing a White Paper to guide World Bank's Education Global Practice's engagement in Fragile, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) affected contexts. Conducted internal and external stakeholder interviews, a landscape review 

Consultant, Education and Digital Development

1) Worked as a teacher in a government school and managed a classroom of 43 students. Average academic progress for the class was 1.5 years per year, 0.3 years more than the TFI city average.
2) Only fellow (out of 400+ fellows) selected to join the National Recruitment Committee. Responsible for on-boarding organizations that recruit from the graduating batch of fellows.

As the Founder of The Magic Room - An after-school learning center that leverages college volunteers to provide academic and extra-curricular support to children of an urban slum community.
3) Engaged 40+ college volunteers to impact more than 400 children from the community.
4) Ran a successful crowdfunding campaign to raise USD 3500. The project received coverage from
popular Indian publications such as The Week and Campus Diaries.
            

    
    

    
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Fellow

Head of Product

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