Ms excel ,Data analysis,SQL
Thippesha B S
IFC Anchor
Bengaluru
Summary
IFC Anchor – Professional Summary Research Associate – Professional Summary
Agriculture and rural livelihood professional experienced in implementing Integrated Farming Cluster (IFC) projects under Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society Sanjeevini–NRLM. Skilled in SHG coordination, baseline and market surveys, rural enterprise development, stakeholder management, branding, digital onboarding, and market linkage activities.
Research-oriented agriculture professional with expertise in Plant Pathology and Agricultural Microbiology. Experienced in field research, pathogen isolation, biocontrol, disease management trials, PCR, ELISA, microscopy, data analysis, and scientific documentation, with strong exposure to farmer-oriented agricultural research and extension activities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
IFC Anchor
Karnataka State Government
12.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded stakeholder engagement and collaboration across government bodies to streamline project approvals, reducing processing time by 20%
- Coordinated the implementation of the Integrated Farming Cluster (IFC) project under Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society Sanjeevini–NRLM, supporting rural livelihood development through cluster-based enterprise planning and community mobilization.
- Conducted baseline surveys, market assessments, and livelihood feasibility studies across multiple village clusters to identify sustainable small-scale agro-based industries and income-generating opportunities for Self-Help Group (SHG) women.
- Facilitated the establishment and operational planning of Livelihood Service Centers (LSCs), enabling SHG members to manage rural enterprises, improve market access, and generate sustainable profits through community-owned business models.
- Worked closely with Taluk Mission Management Unit (TMMU), local institutions, banks, government departments, and community stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of a ₹1.20 crore rural livelihood and enterprise development project.
- Supported SHG strengthening activities at the taluk level, including capacity building, enterprise linkage, coordination meetings, documentation, monitoring, and convergence activities under the NRLM framework.
Research Associate
University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad (UASD)
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Research Associate (Plant Pathology): Conducts lab and field research on plant diseases, develops and tests biocontrol agents, analyzes data, and supports sustainable disease management.
- Requires M.Sc./Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related field.
- Designed experiments for plant disease resistance studies over 18-month period, utilizing R and SAS to monitor pathogen incidence, resulting in a 32% increase in data reliability across 12 field trials per season.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM),Soil Fertility & Nutrient Deficiency Diagnosis
- Crop Health & Agronomic Advisory, Digital Agriculture Platforms & Agri-Tech Tools
- AI Tool Proficiency (Claude, Gemini, AI-assisted workflows) Technical Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
- Data Interpretation & Analytical Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Environments - Executed experiments in plant pathology over a 24-month duration, running 10+ trials quarterly with R and SAS to test biocontrol efficacy.
- Developed and validated experimental designs for plant-pathogen interaction studies over 24 months, leveraging R and SAS across 40+ trials to boost experimental accuracy by 33% and support biocontrol agent advancement.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture
University of Agricultural Sciences
Dharwad, India01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Agriculture And Horticulture Science
Shimoga, India01-2020
XIIth - English
INFANT JESUS HIGHER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Challakere, India01-2016
Xth - English
SIR M VISWESWARAYYA COLLEGE
Davangere, India01-2014
Skills
Plant Disease Diagnosis & Field Surveillance, Integrated Disease Management, Plant health advisory services for farmers
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Soil Fertility & Nutrient Deficiency Diagnosis
Crop Health & Agronomic Advisory
Digital Agriculture Platforms & Agri-Tech Tools
AI Tool Proficiency (Claude, Gemini, AI-assisted workflows)
Technical Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
Data Interpretation & Analytical Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Environments
Technical Communication
Scientific Data Interpretation
Explaining Agronomic Information to Non-Technical Users
Stakeholder Communication
Report Preparation & Documentation
Presentation & Advisory Skills
Accomplishments
Published research paper on Biocontrol and Sustainable Disease Management in Plant Science Today.
Software
Certification
AI Tools Training – Apr 2026
Timeline
AI Tools Training – Apr 2026
04-2026
Introduction to SAP Training
04-2026
IFC Anchor
Karnataka State Government
12.2025 - Current
Research Associate
University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad (UASD)
03.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Agriculture
University of Agricultural Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Agriculture And Horticulture Science
XIIth - English
INFANT JESUS HIGHER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Xth - English
SIR M VISWESWARAYYA COLLEGE