Vistaar Verma
Summary
I have acquired experience in versatile portfolios within multiple organizations including Analytics, capacity building, field work, research, and operations management. My technical aptitude coupled with management experience enables me to contribute as an all-purpose professional within any organization. I also have experience of going through steep learning curves in different organizations like learning an entirely new language on the job to fulfill my professional commitments to the fullest.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Associate
Illumine Knowledge Resources
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored field-level deployment for the PM-Karmayogi capacity building project, commissioned by the Capacity Building Commission, across 22 districts of Haryana
- Conducted meticulous field audit visits and leveraged analytics to ensure effective implementation, impacting a total of 3.3 lakh Haryana state government employees
- Employed data analysis techniques to assess program training and evaluate participants' learning outcomes, enable continuous monitoring of program quality, and facilitate timely corrective measures
- Generated comprehensive reports detailing program progress, learning outcomes, training program quality, and resource utilization, providing stakeholders with actionable insights to drive program enhancements
- Conducted ethnographic field research in two districts of Maharashtra as part of a Capacity Building Commission project, gathering valuable insights to inform program design and implementation strategies
- Designed survey tools and managed on-ground surveyors to conduct pre impact assessment survey for the Maharashtra project.
Project Coordinator
ANANDI (Area Networking and Development Initiatives)
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Facilitated the market participation of indigenous women entrepreneurs via various MSME ventures
- Worked for cementing and propagating alternate sources of livelihood for the indigenous population that had been left without work because of covid and an inability to migrate for work
- Collaborated with local and national stakeholders (Government and private) to identify and engage potential market players, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships
- Spearheaded a team of Community Mobilizers and grassroots workers across 20 villages, fostering collective advocacy and coordination within local communities
- Collaborated with the local women’s collectives for community mobilization and capacity building of tribal women and indigenous population in the region
- Educated and mobilized local communities to understand the provisions of NREGA and acquire work under it as well as to realize actual entitlements under the PDS (Public distribution system) of the Government
- Pursued creation of independent women candidates during panchayat elections, cultivating a new wave of empowered female leadership at the grassroots level
- Facilitated capacity-building sessions for incumbent women sarpanches, equipping them with the skills to effectively manage village affairs and bolster local democracy
- Directed comprehensive natural farming training initiatives, laying the groundwork for the establishment of self-sustaining agricultural communities
- Created and managed extensive surveys and meticulously managed data analysis to evaluate the efficacy of natural farming interventions as part of a larger cross-sectional study to gauge the impact of the interventions
- Orchestrated trading and sales operations for Ratan mahal collective (a business-oriented collective of marginalized women in the region), facilitating non-timber forest produce (NTFP) trades across Gujarat's diverse districts
- Maintained unwavering commitment to trading and fieldwork in Devgadh Baria block, even amidst the challenges posed by the second wave of the Covid pandemic in April and May months of 2021
- Anchored the development and evolution of Management Information Systems (MIS) and thematic databases, including the "Rights and Entitlements Thematic" - to track government entitlements for marginalized populations, MIS to track “Progress in participation of women in local governance and Gram Sabhas
- Crafted visually compelling dashboards from the MIS databases to enhance the effectiveness of various programs under our Local Democracy Project
- Learnt the Gujarati language on-the-job, showcasing a commitment to continual learning and adaptation to meet job requirements and enhance effectiveness.
Drill log Analyst Trainee
Moblize
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Analyzed data from oil wells obtained via “Logging While Drilling” (LWD) tools to provide valuable insights and recommendations to clients in North America
- Monitored drilling operations in real-time to optimize performance, track progress, and identify potential issues or deviations from planned drilling trajectories
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing drilling performance, intervention points, and recommendations for operational improvements, aiding clients in maximizing efficiency and reducing costs
- Adapted to alternative shift schedules, working day shifts for five consecutive days followed by five days of night shifts, demonstrating flexibility and dedication to the job.
Education
M.A in Social work (Criminology and Justice) -
Tata Institute of social sciences
08.2018 - 05.2020
B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering) - undefined
University of petroleum and Energy studies
08.2012 - 05.2016
10th Standard (Science) - undefined
CBSE
01.2010 - 04.2012
12th Standard (Science) - undefined
CBSE
01.2012 - 04.2014
UGC JRF and Net in the subject of social work - undefined
NA
01.2019 - undefined
Skills
Data Analytics
undefinedTimeline
Project Associate
Illumine Knowledge Resources
07.2023 - 02.2024
Project Coordinator
ANANDI (Area Networking and Development Initiatives)
07.2020 - 06.2023
UGC JRF and Net in the subject of social work - undefined
NA
01.2019 - undefined
M.A in Social work (Criminology and Justice) -
Tata Institute of social sciences
08.2018 - 05.2020
Drill log Analyst Trainee
Moblize
08.2016 - 07.2018
B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering) - undefined
University of petroleum and Energy studies
08.2012 - 05.2016
12th Standard (Science) - undefined
CBSE
01.2012 - 04.2014
10th Standard (Science) - undefined
CBSE
01.2010 - 04.2012
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