Mr. Mohan Baliyarsingh, Director – Operations
Mr. Baliyarsingh to his credit has more than 2 decades of experience and expertise in the field of livelihoods promotion and microfinance operations. He has served in different national level institutions like, Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi, CARE India (CASHE Program), ACCION International and ACCESS Development Services in different capacities. A major part of his career has been devoted towards management of Microfinance Projects and training programs on various facets of Microfinance including financial literacy trainings. He has immensely contributed towards development of audio, video, pictorial presentations, training materials, tips for trainers on Financial Literacy and SHG-Federation Management in English, Hindi and Odia languages. His close association and handholding support created a no. of successful and replicable community managed organizations and Microfinance Institutions in Odisha. He holds a Post-Graduation Diploma in Management from Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur University and Post-Graduation in History from Utkal University.
Mr. Bikram Kesari Patra, Head – Finance
Mr. Bikram Patra holds an MBA degree in Finance & HR and done his Bachelor degree in Commerce from Utkal University. He has to his credit close to 25 years of experience in finance and accounts. In his previous engagements, he has helped a handful of non-profits in organising their finance structure and trained a cadre of human resources capable of handling the accounting functions in the respective NGOs. A tactful and thorough accounting professional, who takes avid interest in training and capacity building of microfinance field officers and SHGs. Mr. Patra in his current role leads the accounts & finance vertical of Mahashakti and takes additional responsibility of legal and regulatory compliances.
Mr. Arun Kumar Pattnaik, Head – Internal Audit & Risk Management
Mr. Pattnaik looks after the Internal Audit related compliances of Mahashakti group of entities. He has significantly contributed towards the growth and expansion of services of Mahashakti Group. While being with Mahashakti for close to 15 years, he has practically witnessed the changing paradigm of the microfinance management and operations over the years. He holds dual Masters, one in Commerce and the other in Business Administration (MBA).
Mr. Rama Ballav Pattnayak, Head – IT
Mr. Pattnayak takes keen interest in handling the IT integration related role and its implementation in operational methodology. Prior to joining the team, he has worked with international funder like UNDP, supported projects in mass education and financial inclusion. Mr. Pattnayak connects his IT skills with that of risk management aspects in developing the IT framework for smooth and hassle-free operational service delivery. He was taking care of the MIS related deliverables of a non-profit and a cooperative in Kalahandi district, which were supported under the coveted CARE CASHE program. He is currently taking the lead in understanding the operational requirements and IT related supports to make the service delivery simple.
Mr. Debendra Kumar Samal, Head – HR
Mr. Samal, an HR professional, has accumulated over 8 years of intensive learning in HRM. Prior to joining Sampark, he has demonstrated his HRM skills in various entities from the development, education and corporate sector. Mr. Samal has taken keen interest in implementing technological interventions for better and smart management of HR duties in his previous roles. He brought that understanding to his current role at Sampark and subsequently has taken lead in the implementation of electronic tracking, providing inputs in the development of a comprehensive HRMS and bringing automation to the payroll process. He is maintaining a dedicated focus on organizational effectiveness and customer services. He has a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), PM & IR (Master in Personnel Management & Industrial Relation) and MSW from Utkal University.
Mr. Simanchal Pattnayak, Zonal Business Head
Mr. Pattnayak has more than 23 years of experience in the development sector working on the areas of Human Rights, Good Governance and Microfinance operations. While working closely with the peoples from the economically backward districts of Odisha, he has understood the local socio-cultural traits and their livelihood options. Mr. Pattnayak’s people connect skills helping the project and microfinance operations team in reaching out to the target and deserved sections of the society at ease. He has done his Masters in Arts from Berhampur University.
Ms. Ruby Tripathy, Head – Insurance
Ms. Tripathy has gained experience of handling the client and employee insurance part while handling the current role for close to 5 years. She to her credit has more than 9 years of work history after completion of her MA in Arts. Ms. Tripathy has earlier worked in the State Government set up as a Data Analyst, that has helped her gaining significant IT skills. She currently ensures that insurance related settlements are done in a hassle-free manner, for both clients as well as staff levels.
Mr. Bimal Kanta Panda, Head – Training & Hygiene
Mr. Panda holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Jyoti Vihar, Sambalpur University. Throughout his more than 2 decades long work history he has designed numerous theme based training modules for different non-profit organisations. Most part of his working tenure has been spent in the backward regions of the state and he devoted his time and energy towards the capacity building of NGO functionaries and project managers. While mixing his prior engagements and years long training expertise, he is leading the training department of Mahashakti and designs training modules as per the operational methodology and related regulatory requirements of the development and microfinance sector.
Mr. Mihir Ranjan Sagar, Project Manager – Crop Husbandry
A thorough agriculture production and marketing professional, who has about 2 decades of project management, implementation and agri-value chain experience. He has been associated with different agriculture focused projects throughout his career. In his most recent engagement, prior to joining Mahashakti, Mr. Sagar was the team lead at one of the zones of the OIIPCRA project of the State Government. At Mahashakti, he is taking care of all the agriculture production, technical know-how support services and providing training to employees and FPO functionaries on these areas.
Mr Ashish Kumar Nayak, Senior Manager – Strategies
Mr. Nayak has completed B. Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar. After accumulating experiences in his core domain for about 5 years, he pursued his MBA in Rural Management from Xavier School of Rural Management (XIMB-RM), Bhubaneswar. For the last three years he has been associated with Mahashakti; his quick learning and understanding of the sector has made him a thorough professional in handling the strategic initiatives of the organisation.
Mr. Ramesh Chandra Pradhan, Manager – Accounts
Mr. Pradhan has more than 8 years of experience in the finance department of Mahashakti Foundation. He joined with Mahashakti Foundation during 2006 as Accountant and now looking after managing banking operations of the institution. He also very good knowledge on financial management, cash flow analysis, portfolio tracking and book keeping of the NGO as well as finance sector.
Mr. Hrushikesh Sahu, Sr. Manager
An astute project manager and takes keen interest in understanding the deliverables and impact of different projects run by Mahashakti. He has attended numerous training programs on renewable energy, agriculture promotion and microfinance management from acclaimed institutions like TERI, New Delhi and BIRD, Lucknow. In his more than 12 years of association in development sector, he has been associated with a sizeable no. of developmental projects implemented by the State Government and Non-profits. Mahashakti engages him as a Sr. professional in monitoring and reviewing the ongoing projects and its reporting.
Mr. Saroj Kumar Mohapatra, Manager – Statutory Compliances
Mr. Saroj Kumar Mohapatra holds a Diploma in Finance & Accounting from NIIT and a Master’s degree in Finance & Control from Utkal university. After completion of his Master’s degree, he worked with HDFC Bank’s SLI division (CSR), where he worked on budgeting and cost control aspects. Apart from that, he has worked for State Bank of India, Axis Bank and Canara Bank for tax audit purposes. Currently, Mr. Mohapatra is engaged in the secretarial compliance and audit matters of the company. He holds a certificate in Sustainability & Social norms from Xavier University, Bhubaneswar.
Mr. Peetar Chand Panigrahi, Project Manager
Mr. Peeter Chand Panigrahi has to his credit more than 10 years of experience in livelihood promotion, implementation of developmental projects and microcredit operations. A Graduate in Arts from Sambalpur University, Mr. Panigrahi has acquired core field and operations management skills throughout his career.
Mr. Debendra Mishra, Project Manager
Mr. Mishra has acquired mixture of experience and expertise while working with Government, Corporate (CSR) and Non-profits. He specifically gained knowledge and understanding on improved farm practices, promotion of FPOs and market linkage of their produce. In his previous engagements with progressive non-profits, he has got opportunities to attend agriculture focused training programs organised by ICRISAT and ALC India. At Mahashakti he is currently looking after the CSR projects as well as technical aspects of FPO promotion and their registration.
Mr. Jalandhar Parida, Agri Expert
Mr. Parida in his more than 2 decades long agriculture and livelihood focused experience, has worked in a no. of big budget projected supported by international, national level funding agencies and flagship Government programs. He has learned technical aspects of agriculture and indigenous livelihood promotion activities while working in different districts of Odisha. At Mahashakti, he guides his colleagues in developing meaningful IEC materials on agricultural production and best practices which are being used for agricultural focused project activities. Mr. Parida is currently engaged in the HDFC Bank supported Focused Rural Development Project.