Somia Nasim

I would describe myself as a contemporary researcher and analyst developing and learning all the time. I'm not as experienced as my colleagues Peter Goff or Clare Tagg, but for me they are both great mentors and I've learnt much from working with them.

I'm currently working at QCDA, as a Research Data Manager, managing and directing a range of innovative evidence and data management projects, strategic research reviews and research process projects across QCDA programmes, including the 14-19 Reform, Qualification Credit Framework, Adult Skills and Curriculum.

My interest in research started from university, where as sad as it may sound; I really enjoyed conducting both my under and post graduate dissertation. At this point I had to make a difficult choice either to do a PhD or venture into the working the world. As you can see the avenue of work won but I'm still hoping to do a PhD.

My first job was a graduate placement for a year at the Learning and Skills Council, it was here that my interest in research and educational field developed. From here I moved to strategic management and research consultancy working on a range of projects in the skills and educational field, I got the opportunity to develop my research and project management skills. After a short stint at one of the Sector Skills Council – Energy and Utility Skills, I moved to QCDA. At Energy and Utility Skills I managed the Sectors Skills Agreement national, regional and sub-sector analysis and reporting. This included the examination of a number of different datasets using SPSS, literature review and primary research.

I am an experienced researcher with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the skills and education arena. In terms of research I have experience of research management and planning, policy development, technical research skills which include qualitative and quantitative methods, research instrument design, data analysis and interpretation, MIS development and reporting.

Contact Details

Somia Nasim
e-mail Somia.Nasim@qcda.org.uk
Tel no 07515 189774