Ankit Saswade

Ankit, a dedicated professional, brings over 5 years of experience in data analytics and research. Holding an M.Sc in Economics from Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. there. Ankit's research on farmer suicides, conducted at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru, resulted in a published book chapter by Routledge. He has applied his expertise in data analysis at companies like Indegene, Pfizer, and Simple Machine. In his previous role as a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with the Maharashtra Agriculture Department, Ankit enhanced program efficacy. Now serving as a Senior Program Leader at Piramal Foundation in Vidya Samiksha Kendra, Maharashtra, his focus lies on utilizing big data analytics for actionable insights. With a diverse background spanning research institutes, private companies and government sectors, he is committed to driving positive change through his work.