Team
Our Team
The core team includes senior management team and other technical experts. Company's core team possess a wide range of skills.
Dr. Pramod Gautam (MD, PGDHM)
Managing Director
With over 25 years of experience in public health and social development, Dr.Pramod Gautam has led projects in RMNCH+A, Nutrition, HIV, and NCDs with organizations like WHO,UNICEF, and Savethe Children. As Principal Investigator at Basic Paradigm, his research includes impact assessments and baseline studies in adolescent health, child marriage, nutrition, and education. He has also managed corporate hospitals and Technical Support Units across multiple states.
Dr. Pramod Gautam
Managing Director
Mathew Koshi (MBA)
Director, Operations
Mathew Koshi is an experienced operations professional with over two decades of expertise infinancial management, grant compliance, and multi-donor project oversight. He has worked with leading organizations like IBM, UNICEF, PATH, and Save the Children, excelling in project management,procurement, and risk mitigation. Currently, as a Grant Management Consultant at IBM, he oversees DFID- and USAID-funded initiatives, ensuring compliance and efficient financial operations. Fluent infour languages, Mathewholdsa Master of Commerceanda Postgraduate Diploma in Management,with a strong focus on operational excellence and ethical resource management.
Mathew Koshi
Director, Operations
Mr.Abhishek Jain
Communication and Capacity Building Expert
Abhishek jain,a postgraduate in Business Management, brings 28 years of experience in capacity building and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) across health, nutrition, WASH, education, and women empowerment. He has worked in 16 Indian states and over 16 countries,designing evidence-based strategies and developing 34 training manuals for organizations like UNICEF, FHI360,bsl, Lupin Foundation, and Reliance Foundation. Abhishek specializes in training delivery, SBCC strategy development, and community mobilization, conducting TOT sessions for diverse cadres, while producing impactful media content tos upport advocacy and training.
Mr.Abhishek Jain
Communicationand Capacity Building Expert
Mr. Malay Das (MA)
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Expert
With nearly 20 years of experience in MEL, Mr.Malay Das has led evaluations across social protection, poverty alleviation, public health, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and energyin India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Laos. He specializes in cross-sectional, longitudinal, and panel surveys, developing Theories of Change, and using diverse frameworks like OECD-DAC, PESTLE, and the Sustainable Rural Livelihood framework. Malay has expertise in CSR strategy design, competition mapping, and Social Return on Investment (SROI) estimation, witha strong focus on evidence-based decision-making and program impact analysis.
Mr. Malay Das
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Expert
Ms. Ruchi Verma (MSc)
(Senior Consultant - Monitoring & Evaluation)
With over 12 years of experience in IT and public health, Ms. Ruchi Verma specializes in developing and managing health information systems, M&E frameworks, and digital solutions. She has expertise data analysis, report writing, and designing dashboards for data-driven decision-making. Ruchi has successfully led team sof upto 60 members, ensuring data quality, operational excellence, and program effectiveness. Her work includes developing automated reports, conducting field visits, and collaborating with stake holders to improve health programs at state and national levels.
Ms. Ruchi Verma
(Senior Consultant - Monitoring & Evaluation)
Ms. Thota Maheshwari (MSW)
Senior Consultant - Capacity Building
With 25 years of experience in SRHR, HIV program management, and capacity building, Ms. Maheshwari currently works as Senior Program Officer at India HIV/AIDS Alliance. She has extensive experience designing training modules and tools for service providers in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, enhancing community mobilization and service delivery. Her consultancy work includes projects with EngenderHealth, Water Aid India, and Save the Children. Ms. Maheshwari has contributed to national programs like NUHM and Mission Indradhanush, and holdsa Master's in Social Workwith two gold medals. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu and has international experience as a trainer and researcher.
Ms. Thota Maheshwari
Senior Consultant - Capacity Building
Mr. Kripashankar Yadav (MSW)
Communication & Capacity Building Specialist
With 24 years of experience in public health, nutrition, and WASH, Mr.Yadav has worked with organizations like CARE, UNICEF, and Save the Children. He specializes in program management, social mobilization, and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC). Mr. Yadav has developed impactful SBCC strategies and training materials, and pioneered initiatives like Rajasthan's first Pneumonia Skill Lab and WASH programs in Madhya Pradesh. He has played a key role in national programs such as Swachh Bharat Mission and Mission Indradhanush and has trained thousands of frontline workers to promote health and hygiene.
Mr. Kripashankar Yadav
Communication & Capacity Building Specialist
Roshan Patil (MPH)
Research Officer
Roshan Patil is a development professional with over two years of experience in health, nutrition, and education projects. He specializes in field monitoring, data analysis, team management, and policy documentation. He has contributed to key initiatives like assessing victim services in Maharashtra and documenting early intervention processes for children with hearing impairments under Save the Children India. Roshan also developed SOPs for MASOOM's night schools, showcasing his expertise in creating actionable frameworks for impactful change.
Roshan Patil
Research Officer
Salini Mandal (MA)
Research Officer
Salini Mondal,a GNU Sociology graduate, is a social researcher specializing in gender, education, and development. With over a year of experience, she has worked on teacher capacity-building, curriculum development, and program implementation. At CETE, TISS, she implemented the CTLT project, coordinating teacher training sessions and co-drafting impact reports. Asa Researcher for the Punjab Congress, she contributed to the 2022 election manifesto, focusing on women,education, health, and employment. Salini also developed content for KONTHO,aligning with its mission. Skilled in research, program management, and capacity building, she brings a dynamic approach to social development.
Salini Mandal
Research Officer
Arkajyoti Deb Roy
Data Analyst
Arkajyoti Deb Roy is a proficient Data Analyst with expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, econometrics, and clinical trials. Skilled in R, SAS, STATA, and advanced Excel, he specializes in monitoring, evaluation, and learning. He has applied advanced techniques like logistic regression, Random Forest, Lasso, and Ridgetoanalyze socio-economicand health factors, predict outcomes, and evaluate model performance. Arkajyoti's experience includes CDISC compliance, survival analysis, and visualizing data insights to drive impactful research outcomes.
Arkajyoti Deb Roy
Data Analyst
Amisha Bhalla (MA)
Research Associate
Amisha Bhalla, an Economics postgraduate from Panjab University, has experience in policy research and monitoring and evaluation. At UNDP, she contributed to Haryana's Output-Outcome Frame Report 2024-25, facilitated workshops for Vision 2047, and conducted research on MSMEs and emerging technologies. She has also authored policy papers in legal, economic, and international relations domains.
Amisha Bhalla
Research Associate
Ashlesha Mishra (MPH)
Research Associate
Ashlesha Mishra, a public health researcher with expertise in nutrition and community health, holds an MPH from IIPH Gandhinagar and wasa gold medalist in her B.Sc. in Public Health Nutrition from MSU Baroda. Asa Research Associate at Basic Paradigm Pvt. Ltd., she works on field design, team training, data analysis, and reporting for clients like Save the Children, jhpiego, and Nutrition International. Her experience includes internships with jhpiego on adolescent dietary diversity and Save the Children on maternal and child health.A skilled leader, Ashlesha has ledmenstrual hygiene education initiatives and is proficient in Microsoft Office and STATA, with fluency in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
Ashlesha Mishra
Research Associate
Amit Juyal (MBA)
Admin and Account Officer
Amit juyal is a finance professional with expertise in accounting, taxation, and financial management. Holding an MBA in Finance from IGNOU, he serves asa Finance Officer at Basic Paradigm Pvt. Ltd. excelling in GST compliance, income tax management, auditing, and financial reporting. Proficient in Tally ERP 9.0 and advanced Excel, Amit manages accounts payable, bankreconciliations, and monthly financial closures. With strong analytical skills and certifications in IT and Tally, he is a proactive team player adeptat delivering results under pressure.
Amit Juyal
Admin and Account Officer
