Karthikeyan S
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Development Professional with two years of experience in program coordination, research, and consulting across health, livelihoods, education, and sustainability. Skilled in building partnerships, coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, and translating research into actionable programs. Experienced in facilitating workshops and developing communication materials to foster community engagement and sustainability efforts.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Consultant (Full-time)
Forion Analytics Private Limited
Bengaluru
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Nurtured partnerships with NGOs, academic institutions, implementation partners, and government entities to foster collaboration and drive project success.
- Executed coordination of consulting projects across diverse sectors: health, education, livelihoods, governance, sustainability.
- Designed MEL frameworks and analyses for comprehensive impact studies.
- Enhanced partnership development by crafting concept notes, proposals, and presentations that aligned with stakeholder priorities.
- Created communication materials that transformed complex research findings into accessible insights, facilitating understanding for diverse audiences.
- Ensured timely project completion by managing multiple timelines and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Analyzed client data to identify trends and insights for strategic recommendations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.
Research Fellow
Selco Foundation
Bengaluru
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Directed field research spanning multiple locations, integrating ecosystem assessments and stakeholder dialogues.
- Partnered with local stakeholders to advance livelihoods and sustainability projects.
- Conducted policy analysis on non-timber forest produce value chains to enhance understanding of livelihood systems.
- Conducted field studies and consultations to gauge community requirements and address implementation difficulties.
- Coordinated research schedules and field operations, ensuring effective documentation and collaboration with teams and communities.
- Engaged community members and partners to strengthen regional cooperation on sustainability initiatives.
- Compiled findings into strategic reports supporting program development.
- Contributed to internal reports by documenting key research insights.
Consultant- Translator
Society for Labour and Development
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Translated Asia Floor Wage Alliance report from Tamizh to English, enhancing accessibility of crucial information for wider audience
- Remote
- Assisted in developing community engagement strategies for various projects.
- Conducted research on labor issues to inform policy recommendations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather input and feedback on initiatives.
Research Intern
Mercy Mission Organisation
BENGALURU
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted qualitative research via interviews with stakeholders, including technicians and government officials.
- Contributed to advocacy document on dialysis care and health policy implementation in Karnataka, influencing policy discussions.
- Assisted in policy analysis and evidence synthesis for strategic program planning.
- Analyzed project expenses for dialysis advocacy program, enabling informed financial decisions.
- Coordinated data collection activities, ensuring accuracy in project records.
- Prepared reports summarizing research findings and recommendations, facilitating stakeholder understanding and action.
- Supported public health research projects through effective documentation practices.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
- Supported outreach efforts by creating informative presentations on research topics.
Intern
VIKASANA NGO
Tarkere
09.2021 - 10.2021
- - Conducted fieldwork with farmers, FPOs, and self-help groups to analyze decentralised economic models and assess rural livelihoods.
- - Documented local governance challenges and identified systemic issues in development policies through structured observations.
- Assisted with community outreach programs to raise awareness about social issues.
- Supported event planning by coordinating logistics for workshops and seminars.
- Collaborated with team members to develop educational materials for local schools.
Education
M.A - Development
Azim Premji University
Bengaluru, India01-2023
B.A - English
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Chennai, India01-2021
Skills
- Data analytics with Excel, SPSS, Python, R
- Research methodologies and policy evaluation
- Impact evaluation
- Field studies
- Data visualization
- Program coordination
- Proposal documentation
- Program assessment
- Event management
- Workshop facilitation
- Office suite expertise
LANGUAGES
Tamizh, Hindi, English
PROJECTS
Queer Psychogeography: Mapping the Marginalization of Sexual Minorities in Neoliberal City Spaces (Bangalore) 11/2022 – 01/2023, Independent research project, Bengaluru, Conducted independent mixed methods research exploring inclusion, access, and lived experiences within urban communities. Combined field interviews, surveys, and qualitative analysis to understand how community spaces shape belonging and participation.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Native
Native
Timeline
Associate Consultant (Full-time)
Forion Analytics Private Limited
07.2025 - 07.2026
Research Fellow
Selco Foundation
05.2024 - 02.2025
Consultant- Translator
Society for Labour and Development
06.2023 - 07.2023
Research Intern
Mercy Mission Organisation
05.2023 - 06.2023
Intern
VIKASANA NGO
09.2021 - 10.2021
M.A - Development
Azim Premji University
B.A - English
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College