Rahul Sharma

Research Analyst with hands-on experience in policy research, impact assessment, skill gap analysis and government consulting projects, combined with a business development background covering the complete bid lifecycle for government RFPs: opportunity identification, legal, regulatory and financial compliance, technical and financial proposals, and presentations. Experienced in designing survey instruments, sampling frameworks and CAPI-based data collection, and in analysing qualitative and quantitative data using SPSS, Advanced Excel, Power BI and KoboToolbox. Strong foundation in geopolitics and international affairs.

Research Analyst / Research & Policy Analyst at Pragyan Impact Solutions Private Limited (2025-12 – Present)

• Conducted secondary research on the Tatkal booking framework and Aadhaar authentication requirements to define the study scope and indicators.
• Designed KoboToolbox survey instruments and enumerator guides for primary data collection.
• Built a 16-route sampling framework and validated it against actual Tatkal booking data.
• Managed primary data collection, followed by data cleaning, analysis and drafting of findings for the client.
• Supported a statistically representative study of Bank Tie-Up, NSFDC and NSKFDC collaboration schemes across 22 districts, with a target sample of about 2,500 beneficiaries selected through three-stage stratified random sampling.
• Carried out primary and secondary research, including stakeholder interviews and primary data collection from beneficiaries.
• Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis, including pre- and post-assistance outcome comparison and assessment of scheme viability, awareness and implementation efficiency.
• Synthesised findings into inception, draft and final impact assessment reports with evidence-based policy and programmatic recommendations.
• Contributed to a statewide skill gap study covering youth, employer, government, Sector Skill Council and banking-sector respondents across the state's development blocks.
• Conducted qualitative analysis of Key Informant Interview (KII) transcripts from 79 industry employers.
• Carried out quantitative data analysis in Excel and identified sector-wise skill demand trends.
• Presented insights to senior consultants and supported report drafting.
• Supported planning and execution of primary surveys across multiple railway stations: drone survey, GIS-based geospatial site survey, passenger in-out survey, passenger interviews, vehicle entry-exit survey, parking survey, and topography and photogrammetry survey.
• Contributed to data compilation and analysis of passenger and vehicle movement to inform crowd management and holding area planning for normal-day and peak/special-day scenarios.
• Coordinated with field teams and prepared progress records for review and approval by the lead consultant.

Business Development Intern at Arrow Investment Solutions (2021-12 – 2022-05)

• Achieved lead generation target by closing 6 new clients, contributing to a 40% increase in additional revenue.
• Conducted market research and prospecting; developed client presentations and supported business pitching.

Intern at Digital Marveled (2022-05 – 2022-06)

• Supported digital campaigns on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms, including content creation, audience targeting and performance tracking; gained exposure to SEO, SEM and paid advertising tools.

Intern at Sapne Foundation (2022-05 – 2022-06)

• Executed social media initiatives for outreach programmes and managed WordPress content updates.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing & International Business – Symbiosis Centre of Management Studies (2020 – 2023)

Higher Secondary in Non-Medical – D.A.V. Public School