Key skills and expertise

With 38 years of experience, the expert is proficient in consultancy, research, public policy analysis, and education, specializing in transport, infrastructure, and public systems. Career highlights include leading significant projects in railway operations and urban development, achieving recognition for work on high-speed rail and slum rehabilitation. Previously held leadership roles in project implementation and strategic planning have contributed to policy development and infrastructure financing. Skills in financial modeling, transport policy, and public-private partnerships are complemented by a strong academic background, including a doctoral degree from IIM Ahmedabad.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert's involvement with international donors or donor funding agencies is not detailed in the provided information.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across various sectors including energy, logistics, macro-economics and public finance, urban development, statistics, and transport. Responsibilities have included project leadership, strategic planning, and policy development. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans infrastructure financing, public-private partnerships, and transport policy. The geographic scope of work primarily focuses on India, with extensive experience in regions such as Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Gujarat. This work includes long-term assignments and consultancy roles addressing regional challenges in urban development, public policy, and transport planning.

Languages and education

Bringing fluency in English and Tamil, with elementary proficiency in Telugu, the expert has utilized these language skills in various professional contexts, including consultancy, research, and teaching roles across diverse sectors such as transport and public policy. With a background in academia, the expert holds a Doctoral Degree in Management with a specialization in Public Systems from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, India, completed in 2015. Additionally, educational qualifications include an M. Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Pondicherry Engineering College, an AMIETE from The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, and a Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Sankar Institute of Polytechnic.