Praloy Pal

I aim to apply my advanced monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis skills to drive impactful research and development projects in a progressive organization or NGO. Eager to embrace new challenges, I strive to contribute innovative solutions, achieve outstanding results, and continuously enhance my expertise while supporting the organization’s mission.

With a Master’s in Population Studies and a solid background in monitoring and evaluation, I excel in research, public health, and development projects. I leverage advanced data tools and survey software to provide actionable insights and am excited to contribute to a forward-thinking organization.

• Create surveys, checklists, and interviews for data collection.
• Collect and manage data accurately and on time.
• Ensure program databases are secure and confidential.
• Prepare and present PowerPoint slides for review meetings.
• Attend monthly meetings to discuss project progress.
• Track key indicators to measure program success.
• Visit field sites to monitor activities and prepare reports.
• Check data quality for accuracy and reliability.
• Analyze data using SPSS, STATA, Excel, and Power BI.
• Conduct baseline, midline, and endline evaluations.
• Compare results with indicators and recommend improvements.
• Support teams in using data for better decision-making.
• Train staff on M&E tools (LFA) and data collection methods.
• Organize learning sessions and workshops.
• Use GIS tools like ArcGIS and QGIS for mapping, etc.

• Dissertation paper in post-graduation, Quantifying the impact of river regulation on geomorphic features in the lower Kangsabati river basin, Midnapore, West Bengal, Dr. Prasenjit Acharaya, Prof. Kausik Ghosh
• Urban Land Use Land Cover Change, Urban Expansion, and Spatial Distribution Analysis over 30 years using Statistics, Remote Sensing & GIS application during 1991-2021, Medinipur, West Bengal, Dr. Prasenjit Acharaya
• Dissertation paper in MPS, Parched Purulia: Linking Water Potentiality and Menstrual Hygiene in a District of West Bengal, Dr. Aparajita Chattopadhyay

• Government of India Fellowship, 2022, Mumbai, Maharashtra, International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS)
• Government of West Bengal Fellowship, 2021, Midnapore, West Bengal, Vidyasagar University

• This Certificate of Appreciation is conferred for the scientific paper presentation in the category of "Scientific Session" on January 19, 2024, at the National Conference on Anemia and Nutrition held in Vadodara, Gujarat.
• This Certificate of Appreciation is awarded for organizing the workshop on "Data Management and Project Progress Tracking" on August 22, 2024, at Deepak Foundation.

• Dharmendra Nayak
  Program Manager – Skill Building & Livelihood
  Deepak Foundation
  Email: dharmendra.nayak@deepakfoundation.org
• Dr. Sandeep Soni
  Senior Program Manager
  Deepak Foundation
  Email: sandeep.soni@deepakfoundation.org