Education
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Master of City Planning; Concentration in Urban Technology and Spatial Analytics
- Relevant coursework: Quantitative Planning Methods, Land Use and Environmental Modeling, Geospatial Analysis in Python, Public Policy Analytics, Communication in Urban Spatial Analytics, Geospatial Cloud Computing, Machine Learning in Remote Sensing, Planning Workshop
- Honors/Awards: Dean’s Merit Scholarship ($50,000)
Visvesvarya National Institute of Technology Nagpur, India
Bachelor of Architecture
- Honors/Awards: Graduated 95th Percentile. Awarded distinction in Architecture Design, Landscape Design, Urban Planning and Design, and Climatology
- Elected Batch Representative, 2017; Elected English Literary Secretary, Collegiate Magazine, 2020
Professional Experience
Econsult Solutions: Center for the Future of Cities Philadelphia, PA
Research and Analysis Intern (June 2023 – Present)
- Developed a comprehensive climate resilience index using R for major US cities through statistical analysis and qualitative research to inform city policy, rigorously evaluating the data using sensitivity training to minimize errors and optimize accuracy.
- Conducted queries on big data pipelines in Python and crafted policy memos for the City of Philadelphia. Topics included assessing the influence of smart city technology on housing equity and community engagement, analyzing the impact of work-from-home trends on American downtowns, and participatory planning.
- Authored multiple articles focusing on urban planning and data equity, with a particular emphasis on urban technology.
- Conducted interviews with thought leadership senior advisors, gathering valuable insights to inform the creation of client-based reports.
PennPraxis Philadelphia, PA
Analysis and Design Intern (February 2023 – Present)
- Analyzed spatial data in R and ArcGIS to determine a vulnerability to closure for Philadelphia’s school for local government and school districts to inform their facilities planning process.
- Created statistical models to preemptively mitigate the student redistribution at schools at risk for closure.
- Coordinated stakeholder meetings for activists and public school stakeholders.
City for All: Alliance Française and Social Design Collaborative New Delhi, India
Program Facilitator (May 2022 – June 2022)
- Facilitated trans-national focus group discussions between French and Indian city planners and lower-income queer communities in New Delhi.
- Mapped different marginalized groups’ access to public spaces across multiple cities in India and France to be published as open source data.
Saving Ajni Nagpur, India
GIS Consultant (October 2021 – January 2022)
- Worked on a site proposal using predictive spatial analysis using raster data (Landsat), Google Earth Engine and remote sensing in ArcGIS.
- Mobilized groups of over 200 volunteers and professionals to prevent the destruction of 500+ acres of green buffer.
Fellowships and Awards
- Established an Indian think tank for interdisciplinary, LGBTQ+ focused urban research
- Designed labels for LGBT-affirming public space/transport, and toolkits for mobility mapping of sexual minorities
- Spearheaded the construction and curation of a travelling, modular public art exhibition featuring queer artists
- Organized sexual orientation and gender identity sensitization workshops for architects and planners
- Developing a context driven solution to urban issues in Nagpur, India focusing on planning amenities within a 15 minute walkability radius
- Essay titled “New Delhi and the Planning of Carcerality” examining inadequacies in affordable housing in relation to recidivism and incarceration in New Delhi, with the help of geo-statistical analyses
SURF 2020 Conference, Presenter Bearys Institute of Technology, Mangalore, India
- Publication titled “Chitar Oli and the Analysis of Caste” studying the developmental manifestation of caste-based income inequality and residential segregation
Skills and Interests
- Technical: R, Python, SQL, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, MS Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, Rhino + Grasshopper
- Skills: GIS Mapping and Spatial Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Written and Verbal Communication, Data Visualization, Consensus Building, Public Outreach
- Professional Interests: Digital Equity, Fair Algorithms, Transportation Planning, Climate Tech, Climate Change Mitigation/Adaptation, Urban Data, Smart Cities
- Languages: English, Hindi