- Chandler, AZ
- June 1, 2018
6+ years’ experience in Sustainability, Data Analytics, Modeling, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Project Management
Data analysis and Data visualizations
Functional expertise: Environment, Air Quality, Sustainability, Urban study, Recycling, and Conservation.
Stellar academic credentials: Academic Top Ranker, Technical Reviewer for an Elsevier Journal
Proven team leadership, communication skills and strong work-ethic: Mentored students and interns on various projects
Proficient in a variety of data analytics tools like Tableau, Alteryx, SPSS, MATLAB
~10 publications on applications of sustainability & forecasting techniques in notable journals across USA, Singapore, Asia, UAE etc.
Education
Awarded Institute Fellowship for being the top performer at the National level entrance examination
Selected as Young Scientist to attend international workshops and conferences under German-Indian collaboration program.
Developed an air quality forecasting model and novel AQHI (air quality health index) for the region.
Undertook fieldwork with the Colonge University, Germany to analyze land-use changes as well as the changes in socio-economic development using mapping, quantitative analysis and qualitative social research
Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for active involvement in various environmental education programs
Course work included conservation biology, forestry, urban planning, statistics etc.
Study of plant biology
Ranked among top 1%
Experience
Developed an air quality forecasting model and multipollutant air quality health index to estimate health impact of any region
Utilized neuro-fuzzy techniques as a predictive analytical tool for more precise forecasting of regional air quality.
Teaching assistant for 2 graduate courses
Led a team of 5-7 members to develop the transportation network for Pune city using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). It helped in identification of the various transportation layers and also analyzed the daily (O-D) data.
Reporting directly to Director, Parisar responsible for driving multiple cross-functional teams (Survey team, GIS team, Finance team, Interns) for project success
Analyzed walkability status in metros through a multitude of methods, ranging from survey designs to data analysis/data visualizations. Published report ‘Nowhere to walk’ which received lot of media cover and accolades.
Developed a Cycle Track Assessment toolkit for analyzing the quantitative risk of the existing cycle track in the city.
Assisted in development of sustainability educational content on promoting cycling in the city and non-motorized transportation
Worked with various educational and multinational organizations for imparting advocacy towards sustainable transportation