pooja dagar
@poojadagar
Strategy and analytics professional driving data-led decisions across climate finance.
What I'm looking for
I’m a strategy and analytics professional with 6+ years of experience turning complex problems into structured, actionable insights across climate finance, infrastructure, and high-impact sectors. My work consistently enables measurable outcomes—$100M+ in capital flows and a 20% improvement in investment alignment—while keeping decisions faster, clearer, and better grounded in data.
In my current role as a Sustainability Expert (Strategy & Product Analytics) at M&P Group (Germany, remote), I own product strategy for an AI-driven ESG platform and translate business and regulatory requirements into data-driven workflows and decision tools. I built structured data models for ESG reporting, led double materiality assessments by converting qualitative risks into quantifiable metrics, and evaluated investment portfolios against the EU Taxonomy to improve alignment with sustainability and financial performance goals.
Previously, as a Climate Officer at Small Industries Development Bank of India, I directed evaluation of international climate finance projects and drove data-led interventions achieving 15% emissions reduction, while also increasing ESG-aligned capital allocation by 20%. I’ve also led program and growth analytics—managing KPIs, improving reporting efficiency by 25%, and designing tracking frameworks that increased engagement by 40%—and I’m currently building advanced capabilities in analytics, dashboarding, and AI-driven systems to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sustainability Expert
M&P Group
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year)
Owned product strategy for an AI-driven ESG platform by translating business and regulatory requirements into data-driven workflows and decision tools. Built ESG reporting data models and led double materiality assessments, converting qualitative risks into quantifiable decision metrics.
Strategic Insights Analyst
M&P Group
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year)
Owned the analytical backbone of an AI-driven ESG platform by translating regulatory requirements into structured data workflows for enterprise clients across geographies. Designed ESG data models and converted qualitative materiality assessments into quantified metrics, enabling EU Taxonomy-aligned, executive-ready insight reporting.
Sustainability Consultant
Dseven Living Pvt Ltd
Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 (7 months)
Designed and executed a data-backed growth strategy, increasing engagement by 40% in 3 months. Built customer behavior tracking frameworks and implemented operational improvements across sourcing and waste management.
Growth & Strategy Analyst
Dseven Living Pvt Ltd
Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 (7 months)
Built a data-backed growth strategy from scratch, driving a 40% increase in customer engagement within 3 months through behavioral analysis and targeted intervention design. Implemented customer tracking frameworks that improved repeat participation by 30% and quantified operational inefficiencies to reduce overhead through structured executive reporting.
Strategy & Investment Analyst
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Dec 2023 - Sep 2024 (9 months)
Directed evaluation of international climate finance projects using structured analytical frameworks, contributing to a 15% emissions reduction through data-driven capital allocation decisions. Increased ESG-aligned capital deployment by 20% by assessing investment opportunities via market analysis and competitive intelligence, and delivered executive-ready decarbonisation recommendations for seni
Climate Officer
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Dec 2023 - Sep 2024 (9 months)
Directed evaluation of international climate finance projects, achieving a 15% emissions reduction through data-driven interventions. Assessed investment opportunities, increasing ESG-aligned capital allocation by 20%, and built analytical frameworks for industrial decarbonization.
Program Officer
California Community Action Partnership Association
Nov 2022 - Oct 2023 (11 months)
Managed program data for 450+ households, improving delivery efficiency and performance tracking. Supported $78M in funding through data-backed proposals and improved compliance and reporting efficiency by 25% via structured data systems and training.
Data & Strategy Analyst
California Community Action Partnership Association
Nov 2022 - Oct 2023 (11 months)
Managed and analyzed program data across 450+ households, building KPI dashboards and performance tracking systems that improved delivery efficiency. Supported $78M in funding by translating program outcomes into executive-ready impact analysis, and improved compliance/reporting efficiency by 25% through structured data systems and stakeholder training.
Program Officer
GICIA India Pvt Ltd
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 (9 months)
Conducted lifecycle and sustainability assessments for 60+ clients, generating data-driven recommendations. Supported policy and program design through structured data analysis and translated technical findings into actionable stakeholder strategies.
Sustainability & Insights Analyst
GICIA India Pvt Ltd
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 (9 months)
Conducted lifecycle and sustainability assessments for 60+ clients using qualitative research and data analysis, producing actionable insight reports for business decision-making. Supported policy and programme design through structured market analysis and translated findings into accessible strategies for non-technical stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California, Davis
Master of Science (Public Administration), Community Development
Earned an M.S. in Community Development with a focus on Public Administration.
TERI School of Advanced Studies
Master of Science, Environmental Studies & Resource Management
Earned an M.S. in Environmental Studies and Resource Management.
University of California, Davis
Master of Science, Community Development (Public Administration)
Earned an M.S. in Community Development (Public Administration) at the University of California, Davis.
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