Sheraz

I am SENIOR QUALITATIVE & QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH SPECIALIST Islamabad, Pakistan | M.Phil. Public Policy & Governance (Gold Medalist) | MBA

EXECUTIVE PROFILE Accomplished Senior Research Specialist with over two decades of extensive experience leading end-to-end qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research initiatives. Proven expertise across public policy frameworks, socio-economic development, corporate financial valuations, and international higher education research supervision. Exceptional capability in conceptualizing complex methodologies, designing multi-stage sampling techniques, synthesizing high-volume unstructured qualitative data, and building advanced quantitative econometric models. Recognized for converting intricate empirical findings into strategic policy recommendations, executive briefings, and peer-reviewed academic publications. Adept at steering multi-stakeholder engagements, executing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, and leveraging benchmark frameworks such as the World Bank Business Ready (B-READY) indicator to drive regulatory reforms, institutional performance, and evidence-based decision-making.

CORE TECHNICAL & RESEARCH COMPETENCIES

• Qualitative Methodologies: In-Depth Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Ethnographic Fieldwork, Systematic Thematic Analysis, Content Analysis, Grounded Theory, Process Tracing, Institutional Governance Audits.

• Quantitative Analysis & Modeling: Econometric Modeling, Advanced Regression Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Chi-Square Analyses, Multivariate Statistics, Survey Instrument Design, Probability & Non-Probability Sampling, Financial Valuation, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Models.

• Mixed-Methods Integration: Triangulation Frameworks, Sequential Explanatory & Exploratory Designs, Program Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Policy Impact Assessment, Regulatory Risk Benchmarking.

• Publication & Compliance: APA 7th Edition, Chicago Manual of Style, Institutional Review Board (IRB) Protocols, Ethical Research Standards, Grant Writing, Dissertation & Manuscript Review.

• Software & Technical Tools: Statistical Analysis Suites (SPSS, STATA), Qualitative Data Analysis Tools (NVivo, ATLAS.ti), Data Visualization Dashboards, Advanced Excel Financial Modeling, Visual Studio Code, Scripting & AI-Assisted Workflows.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & STRATEGIC HIGHLIGHTS

Senior Research Consultant & Academic Mentor

• Direct comprehensive mixed-methods research projects for international academic and institutional candidates across Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, and North America.

• Standardize research design protocols, ensuring strict compliance with ethical guidelines, data privacy standards, and university governance frameworks.

• Supervise quantitative data pipelines and qualitative coding structures, combining thematic synthesis with statistical modeling to solve complex socio-economic research questions.

• Publish, edit, and review academic papers, policy monographs, and doctoral dissertations destined for top-tier international journals and policy institutes.

Assistant Director | CPEC-Industrial Cooperation, Board of Investment, Prime Minister’s Office

• Led detailed evaluations of public administrative structures, national infrastructure initiatives, and economic frameworks to enhance governance efficacy and stakeholder coordination.

• Developed multi-tiered survey instruments and structured qualitative interview protocols to extract critical insights from government officials, industry leaders, and international partners.

• Authored high-level policy briefs and strategic white papers for senior government leadership, directly influencing regulatory adjustments and administrative resource allocations.

• Applied global economic evaluation frameworks—including Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and World Bank Business Ready (B-READY) standards—to assess private sector growth drivers and trade competitiveness.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• M.Phil. in Public Policy and Governance (Gold Medalist) | Riphah International University

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) | International Islamic University, Islamabad

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

• Data Synthesis & Analytical Rigor: Proven ability to rapidly distill massive qualitative datasets and complex mathematical outputs into concise, high-impact executive summaries.

• Cross-Disciplinary Versatility: Seamlessly bridges academic social science research, corporate finance principles, and public sector policy planning.

• Stakeholder Leadership: Highly experienced in moderating executive panels, conducting elite stakeholder interviews, and delivering technical findings to non-technical audiences.