Project Management Risk Assessment

Vaishali Pahal

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Geopolitical intelligence and risk assessment professional with over three years of experience in analyzing data, developing actionable insights, and providing strategic recommendations to diverse clients. Skilled in using various analytical tools and methods to identify patterns, trends, and risks in complex datasets. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Strengths and Expertise

Tools and Platforms: JIRA, Confluence, MS Excel, MS Visio, MS Project, Slack, Trello, OneNote, SharePoint, SQL, MS Office Suite.

Skills: Research and Analysis, Data Analysis, Security and Compliance, Report Writing, Database Management, OSINT, Risk Assessment, Project Management, Client and Vendor Relationship Management. Relevant Experience

Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst – MitKat Advisory (India) November 2020- December 2022

• Developed risk assessments and mitigation recommendations based on geopolitical developments affecting business continuity.

• Gathered and analyzed transnational threat intelligence for the Corporate Security and Resiliency team.

• Prepared travel risk advisories, situation reports & incident advisories for stakeholders.

• Communicate with relevant networks/agencies for reliable and timely intel.

• Monitored and reported security-related incidents in real time using diverse sources and platforms.

• Delivered predictive risk assessments and strategic intelligence products to 15+ clients across industries and regions.

• Measured impact and effectiveness of intelligence products through KPI tracking and client feedback.

• Collaborated globally to expand coverage of MitKat's intelligence products beyond APAC. Freelancer – Field Research Assistant January 2018 – March 2018

• Assisted journalists in conducting in-depth interviews, collected research data, and compiled reports.

• Gathered data through experimentation, surveys, and focus groups. Project Coordinator – Sphinx Vision Services February 2017 – July 2018

• Acted as the liaison between delivery teams, technical and business stakeholders to understand consumer demands for new and existing features to manage and prioritize project roadmap leading to 23% increment in customer satisfaction.

• Served as the primary liaison between technical and business teams, fostering clear communication and translating business requirements into technical specifications.

• Coordinated project activities to ensure timely and organized execution of tasks.

• Monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), spearheading continuous improvement initiatives based on insights.

• Documented user stories, backlog, and requirements using JIRA and Confluence, resulting in a 20% reduction in project delivery delays.

• Utilized SQL to extract and analyze data.

• Collected and analyzed market data, transforming it into actionable insights to support strategic decision making.

Business Developer Associate – Imagine Interactive Consulting December 2015 – February 2017

• Spearheaded project management initiatives, ensuring seamless execution of client engagements, deadlines, and deliverables.

• Successfully managed a diverse portfolio of projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

• Performed marketing, sales, and customer service functions to support business growth and client relationships.

• Collaborated on administrative tasks to optimize operational efficiency and meet organizational expectations.

Education

Newcastle University, United Kingdom – Masters in International Political Economy December 2019 Coursework: Theories and Theorists of International Political Economy, Thinking about Politics, State in International Political Economy, American Foreign Policy, Politics of Global Change, United Nations, and Global Governance. Delhi University, India – Bachelor’s in Economics July 2015 Volunteer Experience

Associate, International Counsel Forum April 2021 – Present

• Founding team member, developing research proposals, objectives, and plans.

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