Ayan Sarkar
Project Officer
Tarakeswar,WB
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven agricultural professional with expertise in climate-smart agriculture, research, and sustainable farming practices. Proficient in agronomic interventions, project management, and farmer advisory services. Experienced in data analysis, conducting field demonstrations, engaging stakeholders, and making research-based decisions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Officer
BAIF Development Research Foundation
Begusarai
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Led the Climate-Smart Village Programme under ITC Limited.
- Implemented climate-resilient techniques for enhanced productivity.
- Conducted training sessions and field demonstrations.
- Provided agronomic advisory services on soil health, crop diversification, and water conservation.
- Collaborated with stakeholders for climate adaptation in agriculture.
Research Scholar
School Of Agriculture And Allied Studies
Kolkata
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Postgraduate thesis on "Impact of agronomic manipulation on the cultivation of Bacopa monnieri in coastal region of West Bengal.
- Developed lasting professional networks within the academic community, fostering future collaborations and knowledge exchange among researchers.
- Evaluated statistical models for validity and reliability, ensuring accurate interpretation of research outcomes.
Project Assistant
The Neotia University
Kolkata
01.2022 - 08.2022
- The Detailed Project Report on Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) Fungi production aims to explore the production and benevolent uses of VAM fungi. VAM fungi form mutualistic associations with plant roots, enhancing nutrient uptake and promoting plant growth. This project will focus on developing efficient techniques for VAM fungi production, including selection of suitable host plants and optimization of growth conditions. The benefits of VAM fungi will be investigated, such as increased crop yield, improved soil fertility, and disease resistance. This project will contribute to sustainable agriculture practices and ecological restoration efforts.
- Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations
Internship Student
Agricultural Training Institute
Chinsurah
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Completed range of simultaneous job tasks to support professor's academic, research and operational needs.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
Research Assistant
The Neotia University
Kolkata
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data and gathered technical knowledge on Customer Surveys, Cultivation, Community Engagement, Time Management, Problem Solving,Teaching, Writing, Human Interaction Project Management, survey, Market Research, Equipment, Data Entry, Calculations, Agriculture Farms, Farmers Markets, Farm Demonstration etc to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Education
Madhyamik Examination -
Belmuri Union Institution
Belmuri, Hooghly 01.2014 - 01.2016
Higher Secondary Examination - Science
Belmuri Union Institution
Belmuri, Hooghly 08.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences
School of Agriculture And Allied Sciences, TNU
Kolkata 06.2018 - 07.2022
Master Of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
School of Agriculture And Allied Sciences
Kolkata 08.2022 - 09.2024
Skills
Bengali, English & Hindi Language fluency
Presentations
Outstanding communication skills
Problem-solving
Administrative support
Talented leader
Project support
Experimental design
Qualitative Research
Research design
Operations support
Project management
Client Relationships
Meeting facilitation
Resource allocation
Project scoping
Research
Teamwork and collaboration
Deadline adherence
Document management
Strategic planning and analysis
Stakeholder relations
Scientific Writing
Data collection
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of five in the development of numerous State level science project demonstration.
Additional Information
- All Indian Champion of Elocution conducted by Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture.
- An accomplished Tabla and drums instrument player.
- Represented 3rd division football team.
- Worked at CINI as data entry operator.
Timeline
Project Officer
BAIF Development Research Foundation
11.2024 - 03.2025
Research Scholar
School Of Agriculture And Allied Studies
06.2023 - 09.2024
Master Of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
School of Agriculture And Allied Sciences
08.2022 - 09.2024
Project Assistant
The Neotia University
01.2022 - 08.2022
Internship Student
Agricultural Training Institute
10.2021 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
The Neotia University
07.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences
School of Agriculture And Allied Sciences, TNU
06.2018 - 07.2022
Higher Secondary Examination - Science
Belmuri Union Institution
08.2016 - 07.2018
Madhyamik Examination -
Belmuri Union Institution
01.2014 - 01.2016