Vishnu Padmanabhan
About Vishnu Padmanabhan
Vishnu Padmanabhan is a data journalist currently working at The Economist in Delhi, India. He has held various roles in policy management and analytical communication across multiple organizations, including J-PAL and TechnoServe.
Work at The Economist
Vishnu Padmanabhan has been employed at The Economist as a Data Journalist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on analyzing data to produce insights that inform economic and political discussions. His work contributes to the publication's reputation for providing in-depth analysis and data-driven reporting. He operates from Delhi, India, and has been with the organization for three years.
Previous Experience in Data and Policy Analysis
Prior to his current role, Vishnu Padmanabhan held several positions that enhanced his expertise in data analysis and policy management. He worked as a Policy Manager at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) from 2015 to 2018 in New Delhi, where he focused on poverty alleviation strategies. He also served as an Assistant Project Manager at TechnoServe in Nairobi, Kenya, from 2014 to 2015, and as Lead for Policy and Analytical Communication at the Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) from 2020 to 2021 in Delhi.
Educational Background
Vishnu Padmanabhan has a strong educational background in economics and political economy. He studied at UCL, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from 2006 to 2009. He then attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), achieving a Master of Science in International Political Economy from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he completed his International Baccalaureate at the United World College of South East Asia from 2001 to 2006.
Early Career and Analytical Roles
Vishnu Padmanabhan began his career in analytical roles, including a position as an Analyst at Daiwa Capital Markets in Singapore in 2011. He later worked as an Analyst at PRS Legislative Research in New Delhi from 2012 to 2013. His experience also includes a role as Special Assistant to the Director General at NCAER for seven months in 2013 to 2014, where he contributed to research and policy analysis.
Experience in Sports Analysis
Vishnu Padmanabhan worked as a European Football Analyst at Opta Sports from 2007 to 2011 in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he analyzed football data and statistics, contributing to the understanding of player and team performance. This experience provided him with a unique perspective on data analysis in the sports industry.