Shaurya Tandon
About Shaurya Tandon
Shaurya Tandon serves as the Assistant Manager of Public Policy at the Water Resources Department of the Government of Maharashtra. He has a background in public policy and economics, with experience in various roles related to public policy and skill development.
Current Role at KPMG India
Shaurya Tandon serves as an Assistant Manager in Public Policy at KPMG India. He has been in this role since January 2019, working within the Maharashtra Secretariat Office (Mantralaya) in Mumbai. His responsibilities include advising on public policy matters related to the Water Resources Department of the Government of Maharashtra. He acts as an Officer on Special Duty to the Honorable Minister of the Water Resources Department, contributing to policy formulation and implementation.
Educational Background
Shaurya Tandon has a solid educational foundation in public policy and economics. He completed a Master of Public Policy at St. Xavier's College from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the same institution between 2010 and 2013. He further enhanced his expertise by obtaining a Public Leadership Credential from Harvard Kennedy School from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, he completed a MicroMasters Program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2022 to 2023.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current position, Shaurya Tandon gained diverse experience in public policy and consulting. He worked as a Business Consultant for The Palladium Group from 2016 to 2019, focusing on skill development programs in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Skill Development Society. He also served as a Project Officer at Praja Foundation from 2015 to 2016 and held roles as a Public Policy Intern at Spending & Policy Research Foundation in 2014 and Mazdoor Kisaan Shakti Sangathan in 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Research Associate at CUTS International in 2016.
Consultancy Role in Government
Shaurya Tandon served as a consultant in the office of Shri. Vijay Kumar Gautam, IAS, who was the Former Additional Chief Secretary of the Government of Maharashtra. This role provided him with insights into governmental operations and policy-making processes, further enhancing his understanding of public administration and governance.