Sarkar Resume Net

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Partha Sarathy Sarkar Date of Birth: January 21, 1961

Nationality:

Indian

Career Objective: Internationally trained and experienced economist, with strong analytical, quantitative and communication skills, seeks opportunities to contribute to excellence in education, research, and policy analysis.

Expertise:

Economic analysis and modelling, Statistical and Econometric analysis and research, Teaching, Research & Writing

Key skills: •

Strong analytical and communication skills;

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Rigorous academic training in economics and econometrics;

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Adept at mastering new ideas and techniques;

Experience of economic and quantitative research in both social sector and industry; Familiar with diverse statistical & econometric techniques and mathematical models; Strong computer skills (including experience of software development), especially in mathematical & statistical modelling and analysis using Matlab, Eviews SPSS, Excel Creative and self-motivated individual with multi-cultural experience and good social skills.

  Experience: 2008-present Associate Professor, Indian School of Business and Finance, New Delhi Teaching the Ist year Statistics courses to students of B. Sc. Economics and Management in the External System, University of London 2006-08 Consultant, IT Division, STEAG-Encotec India (Pvt.) Ltd., New Delhi, India Project evaluation, suggest methods, develop algorithms and test programs for Statistical Process Control and Fault Detection in power plants. Methods researched and developed include alternative quality control charts, multivariate time series models, non-parametric (Kernel) regression, Artificial Neural Networks, and principal component and partial least squares analysis. 2005-06 Consultant, Project on Strategies for reform of the Indian urban water and sanitation sector (UWSS),

sponsored by the Water and Sanitation Program of the World Bank. Contributed to project report suggesting directions for future reforms and policy interventions in the Indian UWSS, in the light of the international experience with respect to UWSS reform, particularly in developing countries. 2005-06 Visiting Faculty, Economics Department, P.G.D.A.V College, University of Delhi Taught courses in Development economics and Indian economic policy 2004

Associate Professor, School of Arts and Management Sciences, Rai University, New Delhi Taught courses in Business Economics and Quantitative Methods

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2001-2 Consultant, Industry and Infrastructure Division, National Council of Applied Economic Research,

New Delhi, India Worked on the review and strategic plan for industrialization of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, as a part of the State Development Report, commissioned by the Indian Planning Commission

Consultant Economist Developed demand forecasting models for Reliance Industries Ltd. and Grasim Industries Ltd. (both in the Indian textile industry) using multiple regression and time series methods 2000 Research Associate, Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, New Delhi Worked on Review of the debate on economic liberalization in India 1997-2001

Visiting Faculty, Department of Physical Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi Taught Statistical Methods to students in the Bachelor of Planning program.

1991-96 Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Conducted research on a dynamically optimal oil exploration strategy for India using optimal control methods 1986- 89 Teaching Assistant, Department of Economics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA 1986 Visiting Lecturer, School of Management, State University of New York-Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A. 1984- 86 Teaching Assistant, Department of Economics, State University of New York -Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A.

Education: MS (Economics), 1989, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A (1984-86 at State University of New York, Buffalo, N.Y., USA) Special subjects: Macroeconomics, mathematical economics (especially dynamic programming and optimal control), econometrics, public economics (including resource and environmental economics)

MA (Economics), 1982, Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi, India Special subjects: Public economics, econometrics

BA (Economics)(Honours), 1980, Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, India Computer Skills: Programming Languages: Programming experience with C, R, Matlab, EViews Mathematical Software: Matlab Statistical and Econometric software: EViews, SPSS Utility Applications: Advanced knowledge of Excel, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint), internet applications References: Available on request

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