Vishal Potluri
About Vishal Potluri
Vishal Potluri is a Senior Economist at the Overseas Development Institute, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Xavier's College and a Master of Arts from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Current Role at Overseas Development Institute
Vishal Potluri serves as a Senior Economist at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2016. In this role, he contributes to research and analysis on economic issues, focusing on development policies and their impacts. His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to inform policy decisions and improve economic outcomes in developing regions.
Educational Background
Vishal Potluri completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at St. Xavier's College from 2009 to 2012. He then pursued a Master of Arts at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he studied at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) and Duke University in 2013, although the duration of this study was not specified.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Vishal Potluri worked as a summer intern at the Government of India in the Rural Livelihoods sector in 2013 for two months. He also held the position of Team Head for Quantitative Analysis at Mumbaivotes.com from 2011 to 2012, where he worked for eight months. These roles provided him with valuable experience in economic analysis and policy development.
Internship and Early Career
Vishal Potluri's early career included an internship at the Government of India, focusing on rural livelihoods in 2013. This experience allowed him to gain insights into governmental operations and the challenges faced in rural economic development. His role at Mumbaivotes.com further developed his skills in quantitative analysis, contributing to his expertise in economic research.