Short Biography

I am Md. Arfat Uddin, a Data Management Officer at the BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, where I have been serving since January 2019. With over 15 years of experience in research data management, I previously worked for 12 years (2006–2018) as a Data Management Assistant at BRAC's Research and Evaluation Division (RED).

My academic background includes an MSS in Sociology, supplemented by extensive hands-on experience in data management. I specialize in digital data collection systems, including SurveyCTO, Kobo Toolbox, and ODK, and my expertise covers the complete data management lifecycle—from developing and deploying digital collection tools to data cleaning, quality assurance, and statistical analysis using SPSS and STATA.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to significant research studies spanning education, health, nutrition, and social issues, I am skilled in training field research teams, supervising data collection processes, and ensuring data quality through comprehensive monitoring and validation procedures.

My commitment to excellence and ability to meet critical deadlines have made me a valuable asset in supporting evidence-based research initiatives across various thematic areas in Bangladesh.