Shishir Shahnawaz, PhD
About Shishir Shahnawaz, PhD
Shishir Shahnawaz, PhD, serves as a Senior Corporate Services Officer at the Canada Revenue Agency and has extensive experience in economic analysis and international development. He has held various roles within the Government of Canada and other organizations, contributing to policy development and socioeconomic research across multiple continents.
Work at Government of Canada
Shishir Shahnawaz currently serves as a Senior Corporate Services Officer at the Canada Revenue Agency, a position he has held since 2020. Prior to this role, he worked as an International Development Project Advisor at Global Affairs Canada from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Economic Analyst at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation from 2015 to 2018 and as a Research Advisor at the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada from 2014 to 2015. Shahnawaz has accumulated significant experience within various departments of the Government of Canada over the years.
Education and Expertise
Shishir Shahnawaz holds a PhD in Development Economics and International Development from the University of Manchester, which he completed from 2006 to 2009. He also earned an MBA in Finance from the Faculty of Management Studies at the University of Delhi between 1999 and 2001. Additionally, he obtained a B.Com. (Honours) in Business Management from Shri Ram College of Commerce from 1994 to 1997. His educational background is complemented by an MSc in International Planning & Development from Cardiff University, completed in 2006. Shahnawaz specializes in data analytics, socioeconomic problem identification, and strategic planning.
Background
Shishir Shahnawaz began his career as an Economic Analyst at the World Bank in 1997, focusing on trade conditions in key industries. He has worked in various capacities across multiple organizations, including the International Finance Corporation, where he advised South-Asian governments on policy alternatives. His experience spans over two decades and includes roles in research, project coordination, and teaching. Since 2013, he has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa, contributing to academic discourse in his field.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Shishir Shahnawaz has developed expertise in managing grants and contribution projects, negotiating contracts, and analyzing socio-political and economic risks. He has firsthand experience observing economies across four continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. His skills in data analytics and visualization allow him to synthesize insights that address socioeconomic challenges. Shahnawaz has also been involved in managing external stakeholder relations, particularly with international donors, enhancing collaboration and project effectiveness.