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EDUCATION University of Maryland ; Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship The New School University, New York, USA Masters of Science (MSc) in Urban Policy Analysis & Management University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, VA, USA Masters in Law (LLM) with focus on US Business Laws APS Law School, MP, India Bachelor in Law (LLB) Licensure: Licensed attorney in India. Delhi University, India Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy, with Honors St. Marys Convent, Allahabad, India High School 12/2013 to 1/2014 2009-2011 2007-2008 2002-2005

1998-2001

HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS

! Licensed attorney in India

! Domestic & International experience across corporate/not for profit/ regulatory sectors ! Qualitative Research & Analysis ! Policy research, analysis & development ! Strategic planning & execution ! Document collection/organization ! Streamlining operations ! Creating effective communication frameworks ! Cross-functional team coordination

! Urban Policy knowledge with awareness of Public Policy issues ! Procedure development ! Experience in legal/regulatory/SME segment in India ! Program & Project Management ! Proactive evaluation of potential issues to create actionable insights ! Using innovation as a tool to manage within time & resource constraints ! Languages known: English, Hindi, and Bengali

EXPERIENCE Pratham: India (http://www.pratham.org/). 8/2013 to 01/2014 Policy Analyst - Research & Team Coordination Cross-functional team coordination and research for Pratham: A Case Study on Best Practices for Underprivileged Children in Mumbai. This report is to be submitted to the Centre for Early Childhood Education and Development (CECED), Ambedkar University, India. Pontiflex: New York-USA (http://www.pontiflex.com/). 4/2010 to 4/2013 Program Analyst - Legal & Policy Development Research, evaluating, & reporting directly to the CPO/COO on domestic & international regulations/policies/market trends concerning privacy, the industry segment & establish best practices in response. Successfully designed & implemented strategic public facing corporate & privacy policy framework as well as internal workforce policy to meet corporate short-long term growth objectives. Work closely with product development, engineers, marketing, sales and other members of cross-functional teams to address policy and privacy requirements. Worked with marketing to develop customized policy & contract framework for successful launch of campaigns. Developed, documented and guided sales team efforts in contractual negotiations with third parties. Worked closely with legal team in facilitating internal corporate re-structuring. Increased market credibility by developing & managing the privacy policy certification via collaboration with third party privacy advisors.

Recommended & implemented policy+process improvements, communication initiatives between the executive team in New York and India (communication liaison); Primary contact for employee management/commercial operations/legal+policy research for India Office. Built incentive compensation module with business development to be presented to distribution partners. Proactively identified & addressed emerging issues across all constituent groups to provide actionable insights. Built contact with mobile distribution partners to drive revenue growth. Reviewed, created & negotiated proposals with third party vendors/clients/strategic partners to maximize sales, retention & company profits. 12/2009 to 1/2010

Link TV: New York-USA (http://www.linktv.org/). Program Acquisition Intern Research, collection, screening & evaluation of program content. Targeted content development & management for ongoing projects. Managed communication & rights negotiations for video stories & full documentaries. Managed process & tracking tools to achieve project goals. Creative Artists Agency: New York-USA (http://www.caa.com/) Assistant to Director of Business & Legal Affairs Assisted the Director in out bound communication & contract management. Provided logistical, research & analysis support; Drafting & filing of legal documentation.

9/2009

Law Offices of Senior Advocate Shashi Nandan: Allahabad High Court-India 9/2003 to 7/2007 Operations Associate & Litigation Advocate Core practice areas: Labor Law, Employment disputes & Industrial disputes. Strategic analysis of risks in actual & prospective litigation; facilitated dispute resolution. Managed internal policy development as well as creation of public facing terms & policies for client companies. Managed business operations of the practice; Oversaw a team of junior attorneys & legal assistants. Managed communications with clients, government officials, third parties & senior attorneys. Strategic research, analysis & reporting on business & industry trends relevant to clients. Served as the Vice Chairman overseeing shareholder vote regarding demerger of a prominent private company. Honble Justices Mr. Tarun Agarwala & Ms. Bharti Sapru: Allahabad High Court-India Law Clerk Provided legal research, analysis & drafting support. Negotiated with a cross spectrum of attorneys, businesses & government officials. Provided logistical support in arbitration proceedings. Viklang Kendra: Allahabad-India (http://www.jimars.org/) Project Manager Legal & Policy Analysis, Pro bono Managed communications with regulatory bodies & other stakeholders. Developed advocacy, educational & community outreach materials. Build & maintain strategic alliances with partners & funding agencies. Developed & implemented process improvements to cut costs. Legal/Policy research, analysis and implementation. Report/Proposal creation. 8/2002 to 8/2003

8/2003 to 8/2007

Technology & Social Health Foundation: Mumbai-India 3/1999 to 8/2002 Junior Project Manager for a WHO funded project regarding rights of a child Assisted with operations management. Strategic planning & development of project. Developed outreach & communication initiatives with external-internal stakeholders. Created relevant educational & community outreach materials. Organized seminars & workshops.