Data Analytics • Monitoring & Evaluation • Digital Solutions Systems

Monitoring. Technology. Impact.

Hi, I'm Md Zeeshan Ali.
A Programme Monitoring and Digital Systems Professional with 9+ years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL), programme quality, digital data systems, dashboards, MIS, software development and evidence-based decision making.
I build technology that helps organisations monitor programmes, improve data quality and create measurable social impact.

Years Experience

Professional

20K

Records Managed

Digital Systems

200+

Villages Covered

Dumka • Pakur • Jamtara

Data AnalyticsMonitoring & EvaluationProgramme QualityData QualityMIS & ReportingDashboard DevelopmentAdvanced ExcelSQLPower BIPythonSPSSData VisualizationKoboToolboxODKSurveyCTOCommCareDigital Data SystemsGoogle Apps Script

My Project

Profile

Md Zeeshan Ali

Current Role

Program Associate, Monitoring

Location

Dumka, Jharkhand, India

About

Bridging Ground Realities with Digital Innovation.

Development sector professional with 9+ years of experience in child protection, education, WASH, and adolescent girls' programmes. Beyond my core expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and Data Quality, I specialize in building custom responsive websites, mobile-friendly web applications, and professional digital forms. Expert in version control via GitHub, professional hosting solutions, and VS Code workflows.

Professional Certifications & Trainings

Child Protection & Gender Sensitivity

The Aangan Trust

2024 Kolkata

Mental Health & LMIS

Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation-US

2023 Ranchi

Affectionate Family for Every Child (AFEC)

UNICEF / CHILDLINE India Foundation

2022 Ranchi

mWater Surveyor Training

WaterAid India / CINI

2017 Dumka

Services

Specialized Skills for High-Impact Delivery.

MEL & Program Quality

Rigorous frameworks for field monitoring, data verification, baseline-endlines, and indicator tracking.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)Data Quality Assurance (DQA)Logframe & Indicator TrackingQuantitative & Qualitative Data AnalysisCase Management Tracking

Data Systems & Survey Tools

Advanced digital data collection, mobile surveys, and large-scale case management systems.

KOBO ToolboxODKCommCareSurveyCTOmWater SurveyorZoho CRMGoogle Sheets (Advanced)

Dashboards & Visualization

Interactive visual reports transforming complex field data into actionable leadership intelligence.

Looker Studio & Power BI (Basic)TableauData Visualization Dashboards

Digital Dev & Web Tech

Custom web development, responsive applications, automated workflows, and open-source solutions.

Custom Website DevelopmentMobile Responsive DesignGitHub & Open SourceWebsite Hosting & DeploymentProgressive Web Apps (PWA)VS Code Professional WorkflowCustomizable Digital Forms

Projects

Systems Built for Real Scale.

All Projects Archive

Monitoring Systems

ATS Pro: Attendance Tracking System

A web-based attendance and registration system with real-time data entry and automatic PDF generation.

Key ImpactMonitored 10,000+ child-level records and reduced reporting errors by 40%.

Google Apps ScriptGoogle SheetsHTML/CSS

View Case Study

Data Visualization

Safety Mapping & Analytics Dashboard

Integrated dashboard for real-time visualization of safety concerns, risk categories, and geographical trends.

Key ImpactEnabled district-level planning for 309+ schools based on live risk-mapping data.

Google Looker StudioKOBO ToolboxAI Insights

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Journey

9+ Years of Dedicated Service.

Program Associate, Monitoring (Monitoring and Evaluation)

04/2026 – Present

The Aangan Trust - K&I, Safety Studio Team Jharkhand

Key Responsibilities

Supporting programme monitoring and digital monitoring systems across Dumka, Pakur, and Jamtara.
Coordinating with district teams and Girls Safety Guides (GSGs) to ensure accurate reporting.
Providing technical support to GSGs on the Safety Studio application.
Collaborating with MEL and Knowledge & Impact teams for evidence-based decision-making.

Key Achievements

•Improved data quality by strengthening review, verification, and feedback processes.
•Designed and managed KOBO Toolbox forms for baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
•Strengthened capacity of field teams through training on digital monitoring tools.

Data Field Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation & MIS)

01/2024 – 03/2026

The Aangan Trust - Knowledge & Impact Team Dumka, Jharkhand

Key Responsibilities

Coordinated M&E activities across multiple districts ensuring regular tracking of interventions.
Managed MIS dashboards and attendance tracking systems for data accuracy.
Worked with schools, Panchayat members, and local officials to improve child protection responses.
Used hyper-local data to identify vulnerable households related to child labour and early marriage.

Key Achievements

•Monitored 10,000+ child-level case records across 200+ villages.
•Led large-scale digital data coverage managing 20,000+ individual records.
•Tracked and supported 1,200+ irregular adolescent girls using ATS.
•Enabled education re-engagement for 500+ school dropouts.

MIS Officer & Documentation Officer

05/2023 – 01/2024

Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation - US (via Gram Jyoti) Dumka, Jharkhand

Key Responsibilities

Managed district-level MIS systems for child marriage, labour, and trafficking cases.
Prepared qualitative and quantitative progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintained project databases using Zoho CRM ensuring data integrity.

Key Achievements

•Provided critical technical support (hardware/software) to strengthen MIS operations.
•Supported project leadership with data-based insights for corrective actions.

Counsellor & MIS Coordinator

04/2020 – 08/2023

CHILDLINE India Foundation (Collaboration with Miracle & UNICEF) Dumka, Jharkhand

Key Responsibilities

Managed case management data systems for structured documentation of CNCP cases.
Supported Expedited Case Management (ECM) and family-based care initiatives.
Worked closely with DCPU, CWC, and district child protection stakeholders.

Key Achievements

•Ensured accurate MIS reporting and compliance during COVID-19 response.
•Participated in district-level awareness programs on child rights and safeguarding.

Cluster Coordinator | Field Coordinator

07/2016 – 03/2020

WaterAid India (via Gram Jyoti & CINI) Dumka, Jharkhand

Key Responsibilities

Implemented and monitored WASH and school-based programs including SVSA initiatives.
Managed field data, MIS reporting, and technical monitoring of WASH infrastructure.
Coordinated with BEEO, Teachers, and PRI members for behavior change campaigns.

Key Achievements

•Successfully managed technical monitoring of rural WASH infrastructure.
•Supported dropout tracking and re-enrolment efforts at the cluster level.

Media

Digital Stories & Media Gallery.

Open Full Media Center

Dashboard • Google Looker Studio

Girls' Safety Mapping Analytics

Real-time visualization of safety concerns across 309+ schools.

View in Media Hub

Documentary • Field Story

ATS Pro Digital Registration

A video demonstration of digital data collection in remote villages.

View in Media Hub

Story

From a Collapsed Hut to a Calling.

“My past wasn't a weight holding me down—it was a voice guiding me forward.”

Early Childhood • Ranishwar, Dumka

The Roots of Simplicity

Born into a small family in the village of Ranishwar. Life was simple, but financial circumstances after my paternal grandfather's passing led to the separation of our large joint family. At age 10, I was sent to live with my maternal grandfather in Dumka town for a better chance at life.

“A childhood defined by separation and a silent longing for home.”

The Turning Point • The Ancestral Hut

2:30 AM: The Collapse

During a heavy 5-day rain, while visiting my parents, our mud and thatch house caved in at midnight. The sound of rain, the screams of my family, and the terrifying darkness carved a memory that defined my path. That night, I truly understood the physical and emotional weight of poverty.

“The moment I realized poverty wasn't just a condition, but a vulnerability.”

Education & Identity • Private vs. Government School

The Outsider

Admitted to a private school, I felt the sting of societal judgment. I was the boy from poverty, unable to look peers in the eye. It was only when I moved to a government school that I felt I belonged—finding peace among children who shared my struggles and my hunger for a better tomorrow.

“Finding belonging in a community that didn't judge my background.”

Professional Awakening • Childline India Foundation

Finding My Voice

Starting my first job with Childline changed everything. The children I had worried about were now in front of me. I didn't just see them with sympathy; I saw my own reflection in their eyes. My pain found a purpose—to be a bridge for those who are never heard.

“Transitioning from a survivor of poverty to a voice for the vulnerable.”

The Vision • Present & Future

A Calling to Leadership

Today, I stand as a testament to resilience. My mission is clear: No child should ever sleep in fear, cry in a collapsing house, or feel ashamed to dream. My story is now my responsibility.

“Building 'Roofs of Hope' for every child through data and dedication.”

No child should ever
sleep in fear.

Transforming individual pain into public responsibility. Building roofs of hope and evidence-driven protection systems for vulnerable communities.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

Everything you need to know regarding MEL capabilities, digital tools, field background, and collaboration.

I specialize in Programme Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), Data Quality Assurance (DQA), and Digital Information Systems (MIS). My work bridges field monitoring with modern technology—developing automated dashboards, KOBO Toolbox / mobile survey tools, Google Apps Script systems, and custom web applications.

Core Expertise