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AKHIL SASIDHARAN
Economist Consultant
Galway
Summary
Economist seasoned in employing {analytical skill to identify and evaluate economic trends. Expertly employs data analysis, research and input to report economic conditions. Knowledge of local and national economic development issues and funding opportunities. Exhibits excellent presentation and writing skills and maintains cross-functional team relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
PhD Researcher
University Of Galway
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding [Economics].
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Synthesized data and wrote detailed reports to present research findings to stakeholders.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
Teaching Assistant
University Of Galway
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Application Development Analyst
Accenture
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Designed best practice documentation for development.
- Resolved system test and validation problems to provide normal program functioning.
- Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement new technology features.
- Collaborated with stakeholders regarding project capabilities and limitations to deliver optimal functionality.
- Delivered support training to help customers learn key features of applications.
- Conducted scheduled system upgrades to maximize performance.
- Designed and developed application scripts for test scenarios.
- Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
Head of Operations
Campus Market
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine start up's product offerings.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Ph.D. - Economics
University of Galway
Galway, Ireland 05.2019 - 02.2024
Masters in Economic Science (International Finance) - Economics
University of Galway
Galway, Ireland 05.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering Trivandrum
Trivandrum, India 06.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Development Framework Formulation
Applications Development
External Solution Integration
Data Analytics
Client Communication
Agile Development
Requirements Gathering
Automated Testing
Customer Support
Training and Mentoring
System Upgrades
End-User Training
Application Testing
Verbal and Written Communication
Policy Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Statistical Techniques
Statistical Modeling
Quantitative Research
Data Interpretation
Proposal Development
Student Mentoring
Research and Data Collection
Data Analyzation
Interpersonal Communication
Statistical Analysis
Research Management
Publications
- Stars as catalysts: an event-study analysis of the impact of star-scientist recruitment on local research performance in a small open economy., McHale, J., Harold, J., Mei, J. C., Sasidharan, A., & Yadav, A, 2022, Journal of Economic Geography
- Star Help and Knowledge Transfer: An Event Study Analysis of Star Interactions Observed from Acknowledgement Texts., Sasidharan, A., McHale, J., & Harold, J, 2023, Under Review, Journal of Technology Transfer
- Star Arrival Effects on Scientists’ Productivity with Different Intensity of Relatedness to the Star., McHale, J., Harold, J., Jefferson, G., Mei, J. C., Sasidharan, A., & Yadav, A, 2023, Working Paper
- Estimating the Impact of Star move on their own Research Productivity., Sasidharan, A., McHale, J., & Harold, J, 2024, Working Paper
References
- John McHale, Professor of Economics, University of Galway, john.mchale@universityofgalway.ie
- Eoin Cullina, Atlantic Technological University, eoin.cullina@atu.ie
Software
Python
R-Studio
E-Views
SAP-FI module
MS Office
Timeline
PhD Researcher
University Of Galway
09.2019 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant
University Of Galway
09.2019 - 05.2023
Ph.D. - Economics
University of Galway
05.2019 - 02.2024
Masters in Economic Science (International Finance) - Economics
University of Galway
05.2018 - 08.2019
Application Development Analyst
Accenture
10.2015 - 08.2017
Head of Operations
Campus Market
08.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering Trivandrum
06.2011 - 05.2015