Daisy Babu
@daisybabu
I am an experienced executive assistant who combines administrative excellence with Python data analysis skills.
What I'm looking for
I am an Executive Assistant at a global consulting firm since April 2022, managing complex calendars, international travel, client meetings, LCT contract logging, invoice processing, and precise budget and expense management to ensure seamless executive operations.
I leverage advanced Microsoft Office tools, Python, and Excel for data handling and analysis, drive process improvements, and contributed to an internal IT initiative by preparing and presenting IT skills talks to improve team productivity.
My academic background in biology (MSc, BSc) and Ph.D. research experience sharpened my analytical rigor; I have co-authored research papers, led field data collection, and organized major academic events and teaching activities that demonstrate leadership and collaborative execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant
McKinsey & Company
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Provide advanced executive support to senior leaders at McKinsey & Company, managing complex calendars, client meetings, and international travel while handling LCT contract logging, invoice processing, and budget and expense management to improve operational efficiency.
Ph.D. Researcher (Discontinued)
Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Conducted behavioral research involving field data collection and advanced Excel-based analysis to derive accurate, actionable insights for academic evaluation.
Summer Intern
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Completed three consecutive summer internships contributing to research on free-ranging dog behavior, co-authoring three published papers and performing data collection and analysis.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Assisted faculty in delivering laboratory instruction, supervised student field experiments, and evaluated assignments to support undergraduate biology courses.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Led small-group laboratory sessions and instructed students on lab safety and equipment handling to improve hands-on engagement and learning outcomes.
Event Organizer
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Organized the Understanding Behaviour 2019 conference with over 500 attendees, managing logistics, speakers, and participant experience to ensure smooth execution.
Event Organizer
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 7 months)
Co-organized the Ambassadors of Evolution 2017 outreach workshop for over 50 underprivileged children, designing hands-on experiments to foster scientific interest.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Adam Mickiewicz University
Ph.D. (Discontinued), Behavioural Biology
2020 - 2022
Activities and societies: Field data collection, data processing, and advanced Excel-based analysis.
Pursued doctoral research in behavioural biology with field data collection and advanced data analysis; program discontinued in 2022.
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
Master of Science, Biology
Activities and societies: Graduate Teaching Assistant; participated in summer research internships and contributed to laboratory and field research projects.
Master of Science in Biology completed in 2020 at IISER Kolkata, with teaching assistant responsibilities and participation in summer research internships.
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Activities and societies: Graduate Teaching Assistant for general biology labs; organized outreach events; participated in Behaviour and Ecology Lab research and co-authored published papers.
Bachelor of Science in Biology completed in 2020 at IISER Kolkata; involved in laboratory teaching assistance and student outreach event organization.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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