Profile Summary
Results oriented budget professional with 8+ years in federal and local government finance. Expert in budget formulation, forecasting, and grants management. Proven track record of reducing waste, aligning programs with policy goals, and delivering transparent reporting.
Experience
- Led annual budget planning for a $2.8B operating budget and $1.2B capital program.
- Improved forecasting accuracy by 12 percentage points through model enhancements and scenario analysis.
- Implemented zero-based budgeting across 15 agencies increasing transparency and accountability.
- Directed cross functional teams and delivered monthly expenditure variance reporting to executives and oversight committees.
- Developed a multi year capital program totaling $1.2B with priority based planning.
- Performed comprehensive program evaluation and cost benefit analysis to support policy decisions.
- Enhanced financial transparency through standardized dashboards and quarterly performance reports.
Skills
- Budget Formulation and Administration
- Forecasting and Economic Modeling
- Public Sector Accounting and GAAP
- Capital Planning and Grant Management
- Variance Analysis and Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis (Excel, Power BI, SQL basics)
Certifications
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) - 2020
- Public Budgeting and Finance Certification
Education
Master of Public Administration (Budget and Finance), University of Michigan, 2014
Bachelor of Economics, University of Delhi, 2012