Say hello to the DKBLR Core team!
We asked you to stay tuned for more information & we are back with it! The Bengaluru chapter of DataKind was started in August 2014. We have come a long way past 7 years with ton of learning & reflections. Our plans for 2022 are only getting bigger with our eyes & heart set on high impact projects & working with amazing volunteers to build a stronger community! With DK Global backing our enthusiasm & supporting us every step in the way & banking on the wisdom of some uber-cool ex-Chapter Leaders & ex- core team members (stay tuned for an exclusive post on them!) , we are carving out newer approaches to partner engagement, volunteer engagement, communications & project management.
Today, we would like to introduce you all to the folks that make up DKBLR Core team
Samriddhi
One-liner about yourself: Data driven economist
Profession: Economist and GIS Specialist at CivicDataLab
What about DKBLR motivates you in 2 lines: Working with non-profits in aiding social development
Interests: I enjoy travelling and taking guided walks through the city’s history and culture
Based out of: Bengaluru
Puneeth Narayana
One-liner about yourself: Data driven life long learner
Profession: Product Manager — Data and ML, Myntra
What about DKBLR motivates you in 2 lines: Helping data solve some of the pressing social and economic problems of the day.
Interests: Food, Sports and Technology
Based out of: Mysuru
Priyanka Kalmane
One-liner about yourself: Lover of all things hand-made, afternoon naps, sprouting seeds, momos, stories about people & Blossoms book store :)
Profession: Data Services Manager at Better Cotton Initiative
What about DKBLR motivates you in 2 lines: The people you meet (both volunteers & partners), the potential of data to solve/uncover challenges in social, economic & environmental development.
Interests: Painting, Gardening, Reading, Carnatic music & napping
Based out of: Namma City, Bengaluru
Soumya Ranjan Mohanty
One-liner about yourself: Storyteller using data & AI
Profession: Lead Data Scientist @ Gramener
What about DKBLR motivates you in 2 lines: DK provides wings to organizations willing to make an impact using their data.
Interests: Open Source, Data, AI & EdTech
Based out of: Odisha — Remote
Vivek Shrinivasan
One-liner about yourself: Design driven engineer
Profession: UX Designer at SAP Labs
What about DKBLR motivates you in 2 lines: DataKind provides me the platform to really align my unique background from design and data science into a fulfilling and meaningful contribution for the social good
Interests: I love building products (the fun is in the journey). Avid footballer. Loves Biryanis.
Based out of: Bengaluru & planning on going Remote (:D)
DataKind is always looking for volunteers to make social impact. You can join us on Slack to know about what’s happening. If you are interested in joining the Bangalore chapter’s core team, check out how you can get involved.
We also have a new beta version website which you can check out for more details.
Follow us on twitter for more frequent updates or on github to contribute.
