About Me

I am a Master's student in Economic Policy at Boston University, awarded a $30K Merit-Based Scholarship and selected as a Don Lavoie Fellow at the Mercatus Center. With a High First Class degree in Economics from Gokhale Institute, I specialize in policy research, data analysis, and sustainable development initiatives.


My research spans from banking system risk analysis to urban sustainability frameworks, with experience across investment banking, real estate valuation, and international development projects. I combine rigorous quantitative analysis with stakeholder engagement to create evidence-based policy recommendations.

Key Achievements

Merit scholarship recipient
Competitive policy research fellowship
Experience across 0 continents
Led 0-member research team
Published 0+ research reports

Core Expertise

R & Python Stata & NVivo Policy Analysis Data Visualization Stakeholder Communication Economic Modeling

Research Expertise & Services

Economic Policy Analysis

Comprehensive policy evaluation and development using quantitative methods and stakeholder analysis. Experience with RCTs, regression modeling, and impact assessment.

RCTs Regression Impact Assessment

Data Analytics & Visualization

Advanced statistical analysis using R, Python, and Stata. Specialized in processing large datasets (165K+ observations) and creating compelling data narratives.

165K+ Records R & Python Stata

Investment & Valuation Research

Financial analysis and market research for M&A transactions, real estate valuation ($25M+ assets), and startup evaluation with growth strategy insights.

$25M+ Assets M&A Analysis Growth Strategy

Sustainable Development Research

Food-Water-Energy nexus analysis, urban policy research, and development program evaluation with international organizations like Clinton Foundation.

FWE Nexus Urban Policy Clinton Foundation

Professional Journey

A diverse career path spanning research, finance, and policy domains with measurable impact

2025

Research Assistant

Boston University

Supporting randomized controlled trials on women's political agency and conducting health insurance claims analysis under distinguished faculty.

  • Collaborating with Prof. Rachel Brulé on political agency research
  • Analyzing health insurance claims data with Prof. Rena Conti
  • Contributing to cutting-edge RCT methodology development
2024

Indian Business Unit Intern

Athena Infonomics

Led comprehensive analysis of large-scale development initiatives for the Clinton Foundation, focusing on monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

  • Analyzed 3 major development initiatives for Clinton Foundation
  • Developed MEL frameworks across 12 districts
  • Improved reporting efficiency by 20% through process optimization
2024

Investment Banking Analyst

GrowthPal

Specialized in tech startup evaluation for M&A opportunities, focusing on valuation analysis and deal flow optimization.

  • Evaluated 50+ tech startups for M&A potential
  • Improved qualified deal flow by 15% through better targeting
  • Developed comprehensive valuation models for tech sector
2022-2023

Valuation Intern

Colliers International

Conducted comprehensive real estate valuations and contributed to market research publications focused on student housing sector analysis.

  • Conducted valuations for $25M+ in real estate assets
  • Co-authored white paper on student housing market trends
  • Identified 13% CAGR growth potential in student housing sector
2021

Project Intern

Stanford Earth-FUSE

Conducted foundational research on sustainable urban development, focusing on community-based data collection and international policy recommendations.

  • Researched sustainable urban development practices
  • Designed field surveys across 5 diverse neighborhoods
  • Presented findings to international policy teams

Let's Collaborate on Impactful Research

Interested in economic policy research, data analysis projects, or academic collaboration? I'd love to discuss how we can work together.

Currently seeking research opportunities in economic policy, sustainable development, and data-driven policy analysis.

isharaut20@gmail.com

(857) 605-9618

Boston, MA

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