I first felt that question in the field, leading South Kalimantan’s Census operations as Ketua Mako during the pandemic. The numbers were never just numbers: migrant workers paying more than they earn, and families who existed in real life but not in the record. In moments like that, I realized data can either stay silent—or it can speak for those no one hears.
Since then, my mission has been simple: let data amplify unheard voices.
For the past 8+ years at BPS-Statistics Indonesia, I’ve worked to make that real—strengthening statistics so policy reflects people, not assumptions. Along the way, I’ve mentored young data minds, and collaborated with the UN on big data and inequality. What I’ve learned is this: the most powerful data doesn’t just inform decisions. It moves people—helping us grow personally, professionally, and as part of something bigger.
Outside work, I find joy in simple things: warm pisang goreng, designing clean infographics, and growing a grassroots community of young statisticians through Esbe.
If you believe data should be more than just numbers, let’s connect. I'd love to hear your story.
Check out my → 📄 Resume or → 💼 LinkedIn.
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A few of individual and collaborative projects in journey as a statistician and data scientist.
<aside> 💡 See my other 18 research projects on → 📄 Resume or → Google Scholar
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Some sharing sessions on webinars and conferences.