I completed a B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. In addition to that, I have a PGDM in Rural Management from Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi. I also hold a Masters degree in Development Practice (MDP) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai.

I have about 4.5 years of experience in the developmental sector. Initial three years, I worked as Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellow (PMRDF) with the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India. Currently, I work with Ernst & Young LLP in one of their projects in Odisha, India. I have rich public procurement experience particularly in the developmental space. I have done public procurement for Livelihoods, Health, Nutrition and other similar sectors, throughout my career.

I was actively involved in public procurement, yet, I didn’t have the required theoretical framework to back decisions that I took as a procurement specialist. Hence, I was convinced that this course would enable me to fill that gap, and provide me a golden opportunity to better my knowledge and skills in public procurement.

Public procurement is very important in developmental governance. I will ensure that I imbibe and inculcate the professionalism of public procurement in all procurement advice given to my clients – including the government.

This is one of the best MOOC courses that I have taken. The simplicity and design of the course will enable any layman without any knowledge of procurement to understand the nuances of it with relevant examples. This is a gold mine.