IST Lab Alumni Group
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Gayathri H
- Post Doctoral Research Associate
- gayathrih@iisc.ac.in
Title of Project: Innovative for Clean Air (IfCA), to develop a modelling tool to roll out of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points in the city of Bengaluru for private vehicles
Qualifications: PhD
Current Position: IGSTC Postdoctoral fellow at accu:rate GmbH, Munich, Germany
Homepage/LinkedIn link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayathri-harihara-subramanian-ph-d-44a06b69/
Ubaid Illahi
- Post Doctoral Research Associate
- dr.ubaidillahi@gmail.com
Title of Project: Institutionalizing Gender SMART and Gender Astute Mobility
Qualifications: PhD
Current Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Trinity College Dublin
Homepage/LinkedIn link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ubaid-illahi-42811a1b1/
Pooja Raj
- Post Doctoral Research Associate
- poojarajhere@gmail.com
Title of Project: Microscopic Traffic Simulation Modeling to Evaluate Congestion Mitigation Measures in Bengaluru
Qualifications: PhD
Current Position:
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PhD
Gayathri H
- PhD
- gayathrih@iisc.ac.in
Title of thesis: Macroscopic Crowd Flow and Risk Modelling in Mass Religious Gatherings
Qualifications: PhD
Current Position: Post Doctoral Research Associate in IST lab
Vajjarapu Harsha
- PhD
- vajjarapuh@iisc.ac.in
Title of thesis: Evaluating Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Potential of Sustainable Urban Transport Measures in India
Qualifications: PhD
Current Position: Research Associate at International Center for Environmental Audit and Sustainable Development, Jaipur.
Homepage/LinkedIn link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsha-vajjarapu-phd-8450734b/
Mayakuntla Saikiran
- PhD
Title of thesis: Macroscopic modelling of heterogeneous, disordered road traffic flow
Qualifications: PhD
Current Position: Post Doctoral Researcher, University of Chile
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saikiranm92
Varun Raturi
- PhD
Title of thesis: Analyzing intercity modal choice and competition between High Speed Rail (HSR) and other transport modes in Indian Context
Qualifications: PhD
Current Position: Research Associate at University of Glasgow
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varun-raturi-b6b2502a
Rahul T. M
- PhD
Title of thesis: Non Motorized Transport Planning for Indian cities
Qualifications: PhD
Current Position: Assistant Prof. at IIT Ropar
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.iitrpr.ac.in/cse/tmrahul
Manoj M
- PhD
Title of thesis: Analysis and Modelling of Activity-Travel Behaviour of Non-Workers from an Indian city
Qualifications: PhD
Current Position: Assistant Prof. at IIT Delhi
Homepage/LinkedIn link:https://web.iitd.ac.in/~manojm/
M.Tech
Veera Manikanda Prabhu N
- M.Tech
- veeraprabhu@iisc.ac.in
Title of thesis: Qunatification of Urban growth along classified road networks in Bengaluru
Bachelor’s Degree: P A College of Engineeering and Technology
Kiran Kailas Naik
- M.Tech
- kirannaik@iisc.ac.in
Title of thesis: Entropy based Crowd risk prediction.
Bachelor’s Degree: Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE), Andheri (W), Mumbai
Gaurav Yash Tiwari
- M.Tech
- gauravgy706@gmail.com
Title of Thesis: Studying the location preferences of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Qualification: MTech
Current Position: Data Engineer, Atlas Copco (Gecia), Pune
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav-yash-tiwari-431592244
Ashutosh Dumka (Convenor, IST Lab Alumni Group)
- M.Tech
- ashutoshdumka22@gmail.com
Title of the Thesis: Developing a framework for evaluating pedestrianized urban street based on Quality-of-Life Indicators
Qualification: MTech
Current Position: Ph.D. Scholar at Iowa State University
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashutosh-dumka
Sagar Khurana
- M.Tech
Title of project: Acceptable trip distance for walking in mass religious gatherings - a case study of Kumbh Mela
Qualifications: M.Tech
Current Position: Content developer in Gateforall coaching institute
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Vijay Chauhan
- M.Tech
Title of thesis: Understanding user feedback and perception towards PEDL system in IISc campus
Qualifications: M.Tech
Current Position:
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Sandeep Biban
- M.Tech
Title of thesis: Activity travel choice analysis of pilgrims in mass religious gatherings
Qualifications: M.Tech
Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-biban-535425b1/
Nagesha
- M.Tech
Title of thesis: Price Elasticity of Demand for Urban Bus Transit
Qualifications: M.Tech
Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Nagaraj G
- M.Tech
Title of thesis: Traffic Signal Timing Optimization for Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions Using Modified Webster's Delay Model
Qualifications: M.Tech
Current Position:
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Dinesh Kumar
- M.Tech
Title of thesis: Psycho-physical assessment of drivers for improving road safety
Qualifications: M.Tech
Current Position: Division Traffic Officer KSRTC Mandya Division Mandya
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Annappayya Achari
- M.Tech
Title of thesis: Design of Sustainable Metro Feeder Routes and Coordinated Schedules
Qualifications: M.Tech in Transportation & Infrastructure Engineering
Current Position: Depot Manager, KSRTC, Bengaluru
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annappayya-achar-6171728a
Amalingaya
- M.Tech
Title of thesis: Evaluation of hub-and-spoke model for BMTC operations in Bangalore
Qualifications: M.Tech
Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Saransh Sahu
- M.Tech
- saranshsahu@iisc.ac.in
Title of thesis: Accessing Economic Impacts of High-Speed Connectivity and Accessibility
Qualification: MTech
Current Position: JRF at IST Lab, IISc Bangalore
Homepage/LinkedIn link: www.linkedin.com/in/saransh-sahu
M.Tech Research
Tarun Khandelwal
- M.Tech Research
- tarunk@iisc.ac.in
Title of thesis: Activity-travel behavior modeling of pilgrims in mass religious gatherings
Master’s Degree: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
Bachelor’s Degree: SGB Amravati University, Amravati
Research Staff
Yash Seth
- Research Staff
- yashseth@iisc.ac.in
Title of the project:"New Methodological Framework for People oriented Transportation Planning and towards the achievement of larger sustainable development goals for the Indian cities"
Lab Position: J.R.F.
Qualification:M.Tech (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore)
Ankit Singh
- Research Staff
- ankitks@iisc.ac.in
Title of project: India-UK Collaborative Project between IISc and Energy Systems Catapult Limited, UK on “Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems (ITES): Part of the India-UK Net Zero Centre.
Lab position: SRF
Qualifications: M.Tech (IIT BHU)
Akshaya M Baburaj
- Research Staff
- akshayababuraj12@gmail.com
Title of project: New Methodological Framework for People oriented Transportation Planning and towards the achievement of larger sustainable development goals for the Indian cities
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualification: M Tech in Transportation Engineering Current Position: Transportation Planner, IBI Group, Hyderabad
Homepage/LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaya-m-baburaj-632217221/
N M Anusha
- Research Staff
- nmanusha66@gmail.com
Title of project: "Innovative for Clean Air (IfCA), To develop a modelling tool to roll out of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points in the city of Bengaluru for private vehicles"
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualification: B.Tech Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anusha-n-m-447b24199/
Athish Raj Arvind
- Research Staff
- athishbr@gmail.com
Title of project: "Innovative for Clean Air (IfCA), To develop a modelling tool to roll out of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points in the city of Bengaluru for private vehicles"
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualification: B.Tech Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/athish-raj-arvind-1929711b7/
Poorna Shree S
- Research Staff
- poornas@iisc.ac.in
Title of project: "Innovative for Clean Air (IfCA), To develop a modelling tool to roll out of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points in the city of Bengaluru for private vehicles"
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualification: B.Tech Current Position: Designer, AAREN INTPRO, Bengaluru, India
Homepage/LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poorna-shree-s-425b23199/
Ramesh Babu
- Research Staff
- rameshbabuk@iisc.ac.in
Title of project: "Innovative for Clean Air (IfCA), To develop a modelling tool to roll out of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points in the city of Bengaluru for private vehicles"
Lab position: SRF
Qualification: M.Tech Current Position: Associate Professor, St. Ann's College of Engineering and Technology, AP, India
Homepage/LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshbabu-kommanaboyina-8ba328103/
Isha Narsaria
- Research Staff
Title of the project/Thesis: Impact of rental car services on demographics and satisfaction level of users
Lab Position: Project Assistant
Qualifications: MS in Civil Engineeringg [Concentration: Transportation Engineering]
Current Position: Transportation Engineer, CDM Smith
Homepage/LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isha-narsaria-0664b1ba/
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Nilesh Rai
- Research Staff
Title of project: Urban Mobility Trends in BRIC countries
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualifications: BE Civil Engineering
Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilesh-rai-61397a109
Hitendra Trivedi
- Research Staff
Title of project: The Kumbh Mela Experiment: Measuring and Understanding the dynamics of mankind’s largest crowd
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualifications: PhD
Current Position: Director, Hita Energy Private Limited
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-hitendra-trivedi-0148ba34/
Indu Nair
- Research Staff
Title of project: The Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: S.R.F
Qualifications: MTech in Transportation Engineering Visvevaraya National Institute of Technology
Current Position: Research Volunteer , Chezuba
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indu-jeyesh
K.Raja
- Research Staff
Title of project: Global Mobility Monitor Network
Lab position: S.R.F
Qualifications: B.sc. Physics, GU
Current Position: Founder, Episodiclabs
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajakrishna-kambhampati-a5365a17a/
Mahim khan
- Research Staff
Title of project: Under Reform
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualifications: MTech in Transportation Engineering & Planning from National Institute of Technology,Srinagar
Current Position: PhD Student, Texas A&M University, USA
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahim-khan-610b1044/
Malvika Dixit
- Research Staff
Title of project: Global Mobility Monitor Network
Lab position: S.R.F
Qualifications: MSc in Transport from Imperial College London
Current Position: PhD Candidate, Smart Public Transport Lab at the Transport and Planning (T&P) department, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology.
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.tudelft.nl/en/ceg/about-faculty/departments/transport-planning/staff/personal-pages/m-malvika-dixit/
Megha T Manoj
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualifications: MSc Transport Planning and Engineering, University of Leeds
Current Position: Graduate Transport Planner
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megha-thuluthiyil-manoj/
Mehvish Shah
- Research Staff
Title of project: Climatrans
Lab position: S.R.F
Qualifications: MSc Transport Planning and Engineering, University of Leeds
Current Position: Business Analyst - Microsoft Azure Release Ops / Redmond Washington
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Nathan Keltch
- Research Staff
Title of project: UNDERstanding Indian Urban Governance REFORM – A Comparative Analysis of the Smart City Mission Reforms and their Impact on Sustainable Urban Mobility
Lab position: Intern
Qualifications: Master of Public Service, Clinton School of Public Service, University of Arkansas, USA
Current Position: Mobility Specialist, Department of Transportation, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathankeltch/
Nikhita Rodeja
- Research Staff
Title of project: Climatrans
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualifications: MSc Transport Planning and Engineering, University of Leeds
Current Position: Transport Planner
Homepage/LinkedIn link: http://linkedin.com/in/nikhita-rodeja-558639108
Pooja Patil Joshi
- Research Staff
Title of project: Climatrans
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualifications: Mtech in Highway technology,RVCE,Bengaluru
Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Pragun Vinayak
- Research Staff
Title of project: Influence of childhood and adulthood attitudinal perceptions on bicycle usage in the Bangalore city
Lab position: Research Intern
Qualifications: MS Transportation Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
Current Position: Mobility and Transportation Analytics Consultant, Cambridge Systematics Inc. (Los Angeles)
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pragunvinayak/
Prithvi Bhat Beeramoole
- Research Staff
Title of project: Evaluation of Psycho-physical Traits of Drivers and Applicability of ITS Based Traffic Law Enforcement for improving Road Safety and Mobility in India
Lab position: S.R.F
Qualifications: M.Tech in Highway Technology from R.V College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Current Position: PhD student at Queensland University of Technology
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prithvi-bhat-beeramoole-254b572b/
Punyabeet Sarangi
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: Project Associate
Qualifications: MTech in Transportation Engineering from NIT Patna
Current Position: PhD Student at IIT Delhi
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/punyabeet-sarangi-628430a9/
Rahul Goel
- Research Staff
Title of project: DST(Development of a Simultaneous Approach for Integrated Mass Transit Planning
Lab position: S.R.F
Qualifications:
Current Position: Research Associate, University of Cambridge
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/people/rahul-goel/
S.Sreenivasulu
- Research Staff
Title of project: A goal-oriented method for urban transport strategy development for Indian Metropolitan Areas
Lab position: Research Associate
Qualifications: M.Tech in Transportation Systems Engineering
Current Position: Traffic and Road Safety Expert at M/s Eclat Engineering Consultants, Hyderabad
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sungadi/
Riya Elizebeth Robin
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualifications: MTech in Transportation Engineering
Current Position: German Chancellor Fellow
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riyaelizebethrobin/
Sajitha Sasidharan
- Research Staff
Title of project: Towards an Integrated Global Transport and Health Assessment tool
Lab position: Project Associate
Qualifications: M Tech in Transportation Engineering
Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajitha-sasidharan-7a162a99
Ganashree Shubhank
- Research Staff
Title of project: Evaluation of Psycho-physical Traits of Drivers and Applicability of ITS Based Traffic Law Enforcement for improving Road Safety and Mobility in India
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualifications: M.Tech in Geoinformatics
Current Position: Research associate Remote sensing and GIS
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganashree-ks-ab2171175
Saqib Gulzar (Co-convenor, IST Lab Alumni Group)
- Research Staff
Title of project: Climatrans
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualifications: M.Tech.
Current Position: Ph.D. Candidate, NC State University
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://saqibgulzar.wordpress.ncsu.edu/
Shirin Mary Antony
- Research Staff
Title of project: Integrating Hawkers and Vendors in Pedestrian Policy and Facility Design Guidelines for Bangalore City
Lab position: S.R.F
Qualifications: M-Tech, Traffic &Transportation planning
Current Position: Transport Planner, Arcadis Consulting, Bangalore
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirin-antony-062aa17
Shubham P
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualifications: PGD-DS
Current Position: Product Strategist & Customer Engagement Manager at fbrk.in
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubham-p-a29b66137/
Divyakant Tahlyan
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualifications:
Current Position: Ph.D. Candidate, Northwestern University
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.dtahlyan.com/index.html
Shubhayan Ukil
- Research Staff
Title of project: Towards an Integrated Global Transport and Health Assessment tool
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualifications: Masters in Urban Planning and Policy, University of Illinois, Chicago
Current Position: PhD Student at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor/ Consultant at WRI, India
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhayan-ukil-93401741/
Siddhartha Gulhare
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: Project Associate
Qualifications: M.Tech, Transportation Systems Engineering
Current Position: Phd student at University of Florida
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddhartha-gulhare-b6870833/
Aparna P.M (Co-Convenor, IST Lab Alumni Group)
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: Project Associate
Qualifications: M Tech in Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering, NIT, Calicut
Current Position: Transport Planner, CDM Smith Inc., Qatar
Homepage/LinkedIn link: http://linkedin.com/in/aparna-p-m-14000a111
Suby Charles
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: Project Associate
Qualifications: MTech in Traffic and Transportation planning, NITC
Current Position: Project Officer at IIT Madras
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Chetan Doddamani
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualifications: M.Tech. in Transportation Planning and Engineering, Reva CET, Bangalore
Current Position: Ph.D. Student, IIT Delhi
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chetan-doddamani-9a742217/
Anusha C S
- Research Staff
Title of project: Seismic vulnerability assessment of road network and traffic modelling for post earthquake scenario
Lab position: Passed Research Scholar
Qualifications: Mtech in highway Engineering
Current Position: Traffic engineer and Road Safety Auditor, STREETS Consultants, Bangalore
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://in.linkedin.com/in/anusha-murthy-311a4681
Ankit Rai
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualifications: M.Tech in Transportation Engineering
Current Position: Transportation data analyst, Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankit-k-rai/
Sushma Srinivas
- Research Staff
Title of project: Development of a Simultaneous Approach for Integrated Mass Transit Planning
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualifications: PhD in Civil Engineering (Intelligent Transportation Systems) University of Massachusetts Lowell
Current Position: Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS)/Traffic Engineer AECOM, Boston (USA)
Homepage/LinkedIn link: www.linkedin.com/in/srinivassushma
Anadi Pandhakar
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualifications: MSc in Transportation and Logistics + Blockchain, UBC Vancouver
Current Position: Blockchain Programmer Specialist, Roche Canada
Homepage/LinkedIn link: www.linkedin.com/in/anadi-pandharkar-920a582b
Swarnali Dihingia
- Research Staff
Title of project: Climatrans
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualifications: Masters in Urban Engineering, University of Tokyo
Current Position: PhD student at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swarnali-dihingia-329317113/
Vivek Yadav
- Research Staff
Title of project: Kumbh Mela Experiment
Lab position: Project Assistant
Qualifications:
Current Position: Travel Demand Modeler, Cambridge Systematics Inc
Homepage/LinkedIn link: www.linkedin.com/in/vivekyadav26
Alpana Kumari
- Research Staff
Title of project: land use allocation
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualifications: MBA, IIM Calcutta
Current Position: Deputy Manager, Vedanta Resources
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alpana2001/
Milan Mathew Thomas
- Research Staff
Title of project: A Novel Simulation Based Approach for User-Based Redistribution in Bike Sharing System
Lab position: Research Intern
Qualifications: M Tech in Transportation Engineering
Current Position: Graduate Engineer - Transport, WSP India
Homepage/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milanmathewthomas/
Arathi A A
- Research Staff
Title of project: Multimodal Physical Integration Concept Plan for Bangalore Metro Phase 2
Lab position: J.R.F
Qualifications: M Tech in Transportation Engineering
Current Position: Intern
Homepage/LinkedIn link: www.linkedin.com/in/arathiaa
Srikanth Shastry
- Research Staff
Title of project: A Multi-Objective Transit Trip Itinerary Planning System Using GIS for Bangalore City
Lab position: SRF
Qualifications:
Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Usha Kalpana
- Research Staff
Title of project: Development of a Simultaneous Approach for Integrated Mass Transit Planning
Lab position: Project Trainee
Qualifications:
Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Sandip Sharda
- Research Staff
Title of project: A Multi-Objective Transit Trip Itinerary Planning System Using GIS for Bangalore City
Lab position: SRF
Qualifications:
Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Rahul Kadam
- Research Staff
Title of project: Evaluation of Psycho-Physical Traits of Drivers and Applicability of ITS based Traffic Law Enforcement for Improving Road Safety and Mobility in India
Lab position:
Qualifications:
Current Position:
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Niranjan Hiremath
- Research Staff
Title of project: Evaluation of Psycho-Physical Traits of Drivers and Applicability of ITS based Traffic Law Enforcement for Improving Road Safety and Mobility in India
Lab position: S.R.F
Qualifications: BE, M. Tech (Highway Technology), PhD
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Secretarial Staff
Pallavi S V
- Secretarial Staff
Title of project: Climatrans
Lab position: Secretarial Assistant
Qualifications: MBA
Current Position: Administrative Assistant
Homepage/LinkedIn link:
Ramya S
- Secretarial Staff
Title of project: Climatrans
Lab position: Secretarial Assistant
Qualifications: BBM
Current Position: Secretarial Assistant
Homepage/LinkedIn link: