Aditya Kaudan works as an Analyst-Advocacy at Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)’s Secretariat, New Delhi. He has worked for both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors in roles like policy, youth leadership, consultancy, strategy, business development and advocacy; delivering turn-key projects across domains like emerging technology (virtual/mixed reality), non-motorized transport, lifestyle correction, and clean energy at national and global levels.

Prior to joining CDRI, he worked with the Mission’s Director Office, Smart City Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Govt. of India as a Policy Associate.

Mr. Kaudan holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, a PGP in Policy, Design and Management from Indian School of Public Policy, New Delhi, and a Certificate Programme in Public Policy and International Development from Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago