Shubham Gupta
GDI Research Assistant, Needs Assessments and Impact Studies, India
Shubham Gupta is a seasoned Senior Manager with over nine years of progressive leadership in start-ups and non-profits. Proven expertise in needs assessments, impact studies and data analysis, operations, and cross-functional team leadership. Gupta specializes in development and implementation of detailed project plans for solarization initiatives in rural public health clinics and schools. He works primarily in India, designing and conducting multi-phase impact evaluations, including:
>Baseline surveys to assess pre-intervention status and community energy needs.
>Midline and endline surveys to measure improvements in healthcare delivery, school attendance, nighttime safety, and women’s productivity.
>Focus group discussions to gather qualitative insights on community perception and system benefits.
>Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to derive impact metrics, such as reduced outage hours, increased patient throughput, extended study hours, and reduction in kerosene dependency.
>Cultivating and maintaining partnerships with local organizations, academic institutions, government bodies, and other stakeholders to enhance project outcomes.
>Contributing to strategic planning, aligning projects with the organization’s long-term goals and identifying new opportunities for project development and expansion.
With an MBA in Supply Chain Management and broad experience on the ground, Gupta brings a unique perspective to technically oriented impact evaluations.