Simran Javaid

Simran Javaid, Research Assistant Simran is a Research Assistant at BRIEF. As an English (Hons.) Graduate from Jamia Millia Islamia, she has endeavoured to foster gender-inclusive development initiatives. Her tenure at BRIEF has been marked by contributions to a World Bank project focusing on enhancing gender inclusivity within the Delhi SNB RRTS (Rapid Railway Transit […]

Mahak Ayaz

Mahak Ayaz (Research Assistant) Mahak is a Research Assistant at BRIEF, specializing in data management, desk research, report writing and communication. With an academic foundation in English Literature from The University of Kashmir, her background includes internships with organizations such as Amnesty International and ActionAid. Mahak’s dedication to research extends beyond her professional roles. As […]

Asif Husain

Data Analyst Asif, a Data Analyst with a Graduate Degree in Arts and six years of experience, specializes in market research and surveys across domains such as agriculture, health, industry, roads and transport, social sector and gender assessment. His expertise includes data analysis, validation, cleaning and comprehensive data management. Asif also excels in field supervision, […]

Lata Kumari

Research Analyst Lata is a Research Analyst at BRIEF, bringing over 8 years of dedicated experience in the field of research and data collection. Holding a degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate degree from IGNOU, she has augmented her academic foundation with practical skills in Python, Tableau and Power BI […]

Syed Saquib

Research Executive Saquib, a researcher with over a decade of experience, excels in large-scale surveys, data management and analysis.  As a skilled data analyst, Saquib extracts meaningful insights from raw data using statistical methods and analytical techniques. His expertise enables organizations to make informed decisions, identify trends and gain a competitive edge. He also excels […]

Pratik Dake

Project Manager At BRIEF, Pratik plays a pivotal role in designing surveys and leading data acquisition across sector-agnostic themes and regions. With a substantial portfolio of national and international projects, his expertise spans the development of technical and commercial proposals, as well as end-to-end project management. His experience includes industrial research—covering climate-related risks, cross-country practices, […]

Swati Verma

Senior Research Associate Swati, a M.Sc. Economics graduate specializing in International Trade, brings a practical understanding of the international trade regime. During her tenure as a short-term Consultant at The World Bank, she played a key role in the “Corridors for Economic Empowerment” project, focusing on Nepal-Bhutan-Bangladesh North-South Corridor. Swati led field surveys across India […]

Yashpal Rajput

Yashpal Rajput, Project Manager Yashpal, with a Master’s Degree in Economics and extensive international exposure, brings to the table over 15 years of experience. Being actively engaged in research and consulting projects, Yashpal has collaborated and worked with prestigious organizations and institutions, including the Indian Institute of Public Administration, SLAN Haryana, NCAER (National Council of […]

Manoj Kumar

Project Manager Manoj is a highly accomplished professional. With an academic background in history, he boasts of a distinguished 15-year career focused on research and consultancy. His wealth of experience spans various significant roles in esteemed organizations, illustrating his expertise in project management, field operations and research analyses. At BRIEF, Manoj serves as a Project […]

Akhtar Malik 

Project Head Akhtar has an extensive experience of more than 10 years in research, consulting and knowledge management. His work spans across sectors including transportation, infrastructure, logistics, international trade and industry analysis. Prior to joining BRIEF, Akhtar worked with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), India.