Aadarsh Patel

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT AADARSH PATEL

I’m an MBA (Sustainable Development) student at IIFM Bhopal, driven by a strong interest in how sustainability, policy, and business decisions translate into real-world impact. I enjoy taking on complex problems—whether they relate to environmental governance, industrial sustainability, or development challenges—and working through them with curiosity and discipline.• Fieldwork Trainee, Tamil Nadu Forest Department – Worked closely with forest officials and local communities on Joint Forest Management practices, gaining hands-on exposure to sustainable governance, conservation, and stakeholder coordination.• Student Intern, Manufacturing Export Firm – Collaborated with quality control teams and observed processing operations, building an understanding of operational efficiency, quality standards, and responsible industrial practices.• Started with Agriculture, stayed for Sustainability – My B.Sc.(Hons) in Horticulture grounded me in ecosystems, natural resource management, and production systems, shaping how I now approach sustainability across value chains.• Research & Policy Exposure – Conducted qualitative research and impact assessment for development programs and worked on a comparative analysis of WTO trade disputes, strengthening my analytical and policy-oriented thinking.• Comfortable with numbers and analysis – Skilled in Excel, Power BI, and basic GIS (QGIS), with a growing interest in using data to support sustainability and ESG decision-making.• Leadership & teamwork – Former Kabaddi team captain and active volunteer, comfortable working in diverse teams and representing collective interests.• Exploring AI & data applications – Curious about how emerging technologies can support sustainability reporting, environmental analysis, and better decision-making.Highly conscious of environmental impact and motivated to contribute to responsible, outcome-oriented sustainability initiatives.