Saloni Khurana, Economist

Just the beginning ...

I started Data with Saloni in 2019, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, I saw researchers, students, and professionals struggling across platforms—disconnected from resources, support, and technical help. As a data-focused economist, I wanted to contribute meaningfully by building something practical and responsive. What began as a small effort to support data analysis and econometric work quickly evolved into a broader initiative that supported institutions, firms, and students worldwide.

I’m a data person at heart and always open to collaborate on research, diagnostics, and training—especially where data meets policy.

🌍Institutional Collaborations

Select data and research consultancy roles with academic and policy institutions:

Ashoka University, India
Labor Markets and Gender: Analyzed firm-size-related trends in female labor force participation in India using PLFS data.

Labor Diagnostics and Big Data Analytics: Analyzed employment and unemployment trends across states and sectors using PLFS and CMIE.

Big Data Analysis: Generated 5,000+ labor market indicators from NSS and PLFS rounds for dissemination via the CEDA portal.

Qatar University, Qatar
Biostatistics and Meta-Analysis: Conducted survival data analysis using threshold regression models; mentored three junior researchers on meta-analysis techniques.
FSG, Mumbai, India
Big Data Management: Developed a harmonized national employment dataset for research use.
Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, India
Industrial Structure and Factor Endowments: Researched changes in factor proportions in India’s manufacturing sector.
Deft Advisory & Research, India
Post-Disaster Needs Assessment & Skills Assessment: Assessed labor market impacts in South Africa and Azerbaijan during COVID-19; evaluated skill training effectiveness in India.

🌍Firm-Level Engagements

Applied data services and technical contributions for private-sector clients:

Worked with Flipkart vendors on Power BI dashboards and sales analytics.
Supported IndiaMART-associated firms with microdata cleaning and report automation.
Provided statistical and editorial services for publication houses—including book review.

🌍Student and Employment Contributions

Teaching, mentoring, and team building:

Taught 500+ students globally in econometrics, statistics, data science, and machine learning through structured online formats and short-term courses.
Supervised 50+ students on their undergraduate and postgraduate theses, with a focus on applied econometrics and development data.
Hired and trained 4 interns/researchers to assist with firm- and student-facing work. All have since secured positions in academic and policy institutions.

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