Wichan C•••

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I am a dedicated statistician and project manager with over 20 years of experience in data management and statistical analysis, specializing in national surveys and census operations. I currently lead strategic planning and coordination efforts for Thailand’s 2025 Population and Housing Census. With strong expertise in data visualization, demographic estimation, and project execution, I integrate statistical methodologies with digital tools like Power BI and Microsoft Excel to drive data-informed policy decisions. My professional journey includes managing multi-year national projects, developing real-time dashboards for labor force monitoring, and supporting data-driven strategies for poverty alleviation at the subnational level. I am passionate about using data to inform inclusive, effective public policy and continuously seek to bridge the gap between statistics and societal impact. Experience Highlights Director, Population and Demographic Statistics Group National Statistical Office of Thailand Year – Present - Lead the planning and implementation of the 2025 Population and Housing Census of Thailand, ensuring alignment with international standards and effective inter-agency collaboration- Manage the census life cycle, including budgeting, risk management, data strategy, and system development. Senior Statistician & Project Manager National Statistical Office of Thailand Past Years of Role - Oversaw statistical projects for more than four years, including national household surveys and labor market monitoring initiatives- Applied Microsoft Excel for generating monthly population estimates, leveraging advanced formulas and time-series techniques- Utilized Power BI (5+ years) to: Design and present quarterly labor force survey dashboards. Track data collection progress and evaluate data integrity. Calculate monthly and quarterly survey weights to ensure representativeness. Monitor real-time progress and quality assurance in the pilot poverty data systems project in Chumphon and Sing Buri provinces.