Dr. M. Jagadish Kumar
Hyderabad, Telangana
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience in rural development, social audits, and advanced statistical analysis. Directed large-scale evaluations and capacity-building programs across government and international initiatives. Proficient in curriculum development, social science research, and policy advocacy. Expertise in tools like SAS, SPSS, and Oracle Financials with a proven track record of impactful leadership and innovation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director (Head of Department)
Society for Social Audit, Accountability and Transparency (SSAAT)
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Department of Rural Development, Andhra Pradesh
- Directed state-wide social audits for MGNREGA and flagship Navaratnalu Schemes
- Produced analytical reports for financial years 2021–24, influencing rural development policies
- Managed teams conducting audits for programs like YSR Jalakala and Integrated Watershed Management
- Department of Rural Development, Andhra Pradesh
Empanelled Auditor
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR)
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Hyderabad
- Conducted quarterly random audits for Deen Dayal Upadhaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) and related projects
- Hyderabad
Research Associate
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR)
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Hyderabad
- Headed surveys on indebtedness among IAY beneficiaries
- Conducted national studies on drinking water, open defecation free (ODF) zones, and Water ATMs
- Hyderabad
Project Associate
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR)
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Hyderabad
- Assisted in designing training programs for rural development initiatives
- Hyderabad
Statistician
University of Hyderabad
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Performed statistical analysis for academic research projects
Senior Research Associate
Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI)
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Led the evaluation study of the TEQIP Phase-II project, providing insights to MHRD and World Bank
Research Associate/Statistical Analyst
Research Unit for Livelihood and Natural Resources, Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS)
04.2009 - 10.2013
- Contributed to livelihood and natural resource management projects, supported by Jamsetji Tata Trust
Accounts Executive
COSMOS Entertainment
06.2003 - 06.2007
- Company Overview: New Delhi
- Managed accounts, budgeting, and financial reconciliations for the organization
- New Delhi
Education
Ph.D. - Management
Himalayan Garhwal University
Uttarakhand01.2021
MBA - Core Finance and Marketing
ICFAI National College
HyderabadB.Com -
Osmania University
HyderabadSkills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Advanced Statistical Analysis
- Social Audits & Accountability
- Capacity Building
- Curriculum Development
- Policy Advocacy
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- SAS Enterprise Guide
- BASE
- SQL
- MACROS
- GRAPH
- STAT
- ODS
- SPSS
- Oracle Financials R12
- Accounting Software
- Tally 72
Affiliations
- Institute of Scholars, InSc ID: InSc 202EA5B
- All India Council for Technical Skill Development, AICSTD/OTHER/29791
Certification
- Project Management Foundations (PMI PDUs: 3.25, NASBA CPE: 6.40)
- Business Analysis Foundations (IIBA CDU: 1.25, NASBA CPE: 3.20)
- SAS Certified Base and Advanced Programmer for SAS9
- Six Sigma Black Belt (PMI PDUs: 2.5)
- Behavioral Finance Foundations (NASBA CPE: 3.40)
Patents
- Helmet with Speed Indication, 330668-001, 2020
- Chest Wearable Garment to Identify Breast Cancer, Application in process
Papers
Achieving United Nations Goals through Youth Leadership, Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry (TOJQI), 07/01/21, An Analysis of Consumer Behavior in Rural Markets on Toilet Soaps in Uttarakhand State, International Peer-Reviewed ISSN Indexed Online Research Journal, 05/01/19, 44945, 2455-3085, https://rrjournals.com/past-issue/an-analysis-on-the-consumer-behaviour-in-rural-market-on-toilet-soaps-in-uttarakhand-state/, A Study on the Consumer Behavior in Rural Markets on Toilet Soaps in Hyderabad City, 2-Day International Conference on Sustainable Development, 11/02/19, Study on Buying Behavior of Rural Consumers: Impact of Advertising Campaigns on FMCG Purchases in Rural Uttarakhand, X International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, 02/22/20, Ensuring Equal Distribution of the Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine, International Model United Nations Conference 15.0, 07/25/20, UNDP, UNESCO, Australia Embassy in Vietnam & Thailand
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director (Head of Department)
Society for Social Audit, Accountability and Transparency (SSAAT)
07.2021 - 08.2024
Empanelled Auditor
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR)
06.2019 - 06.2020
Research Associate
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR)
10.2016 - 03.2017
Project Associate
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR)
06.2015 - 06.2016
Statistician
University of Hyderabad
04.2015 - 05.2015
Senior Research Associate
Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI)
11.2013 - 03.2015
Research Associate/Statistical Analyst
Research Unit for Livelihood and Natural Resources, Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS)
04.2009 - 10.2013
Accounts Executive
COSMOS Entertainment
06.2003 - 06.2007
Ph.D. - Management
Himalayan Garhwal University
MBA - Core Finance and Marketing
ICFAI National College
B.Com -
Osmania University
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