Profile Details

Create Project

★★★★★

☆☆☆☆☆

USD 35 /hr

★★★★★

☆☆☆☆☆

Hire AJAY K S.

India

USD 35 /hr

Economist & Development Researcher | 5+ Years Experience | Statistical Data Analysis (Stata, R, SPSS, Excel) | Impact Ev

Profile Summary

I am an Economist and Development Studies professional with over 5 years of research field experience, specializing in turning complex socioeconomic data into actionable insights. Holding a Master’s degree in Economics and Development Studies, I bridge the gap between rigorous academic theory, on-the-ground field realities, and advanced statistical analysis. Throughout my career, I have managed the entire research lifecycle. My expertise ranges from conceptualizing robust research designs and monitoring field data collection to performing advanced econometric modeling and writing high-impact reports for policy and strategic decisions. Technical Toolkit: Statistical Software: Advanced data cleaning, regression analysis, and econometric modeling using Stata, R, SPSS, and MS Excel. Research & Framework Design: Developing survey instruments, sampling methodologies, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) frameworks for development projects. Report Writing & Policy Briefs: Translating dense statistical outputs into clear, compelling executive summaries, impact assessments, and publication-ready reports. Core Areas of Focus: Socioeconomic Development, Labor Economics, Demographics, Market Research, and Program Evaluation. I partner with think-tanks, NGOs, international development organizations, and corporate teams looking for an experienced, data-driven researcher to lead quantitative analysis and report writing.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Agricultural Economics
• ☆ Development Economics
• ☆ Student Affairs
• ☆ SPSS
• ☆ R
• ☆ User Research
• ☆ Quantitative User Research
• ☆ Health Economics
• ☆ Macroeconomics
• ☆ Microeconomics
• ☆ Behavioural Economics
• ☆ Market Research
• ☆ Quantitative Market Research
• ☆ Socioeconomics
• ☆ Labor Economics

Services

• Research
• Data & AI

Research Market Research, Gap Analysis, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Work Experience

Research Associate

www.spsindia.org

November 2023 - Present

Education

Student (Economics)

University of Mysore

January 2022 - August 2023

Certifications

• Social science researcher

  IIT Roorkee NPTEL

  October 2025 - Present