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A poor valuation doesn’t just cost you thousands—it can cost you millions $$$, along with wasted time and stress. I help searchers, private equity groups, and business owners value private small to midsize businesses for investment, partner buyouts, tax, and litigation purposes. Unlike many finance freelancers on Upwork, I’ve personally invested in, operated, bought & sold, made and lost money on private acquisitions and investments. That real-world risk taught me the stakes of an inaccurate valuation. For the past 15 years, I’ve analyzed thousands of startups and small- and mid-sized businesses and have become certified across multiple SME appraisal and finance bodies. I am certified by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) and the International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA). I follow a structured process that documents every step, explains conclusions, and ensures credibility. Services Include: 🤝 Partner Buyouts - deliver certified, accurate and defensible valuations when an owner is considering selling to a business partner or related party. 📑 Business Acquisition Investment Review & LBO Analysis – get value of a private business you are considering acquiring or investing in. 🧾 Tax & Estate Valuation – independent certified business valuations for estate and gift tax reporting as required by the IRS. ⚖️ Litigation Valuation – lost profits and economic damage reports based on court-tested techniques that deliver accurate estimates of SME private business value. 🚀 Startup & Venture Capital Valuation – get an accurate and defensible pre-money value for your startup or investment. 📈 Strategic Planning – provides owners, leadership teams, and investors with a clear view of business value to guide growth strategies. 🚚 Equipment Valuation – Certified desktop appraisals for machinery, vehicles, and other equipment assets. 🧮 Quality of Earnings - assess the quality of reported EBITDA adjustments and discretionary earnings of the business 💵 Proof of Cash – our best defender against fraud and manipulation of financial statements 🔄 Working Capital – create accurate estimates for operating working capital needs and target PEG for negotiations. 💼 Acquisition CFO – support from post-acquisition accounting integration and cash flow forecasting. Why Work With Me: ✔️ Authoritative knowledge: thousands of businesses analyzed ✔️ Certified across multiple Institutes (CVA®, BCA®, CMEA®, FMVA®, and more) ✔️ Proven structured process that documents every step for credibility ✔️ Deliver fast turnaround (24–48 hours) when deadlines are tight ✔️ Top Rated on Upwork with 100% job satisfaction rating What Upwork Clients Say: 💬 “Josh is exceptional at what he does and provided the exact skills I needed for a potential business acquisition. Accountants might be able to review financials, but Josh knows exactly what to look for. 💬 "Josh is hands down one of the best consultants I’ve worked with on up work. He is perhaps the most professional person I’ve worked with, as well as the most talented business valuation expert I’ve ever worked with." 💬"Working with Josh has been one of the best decisions we've made. We're happy to recommend him to anyone looking to understand the value of their company." About Me: I’m Josh and 15 years ago when I got out of the military I wanted to buy a business. When I got the numbers from the business I wanted to buy, despite having a degree in finance, I could not come up with how they put the numbers together. I outsourced the analysis to different financial professionals but got conflicting information on the business’s value. The pressure mounted as I was about to put up a significant amount of my net worth, and I could not sleep. From that moment, I vowed to never be put in this position again and have been on a quest to know how these companies are valued. This past decade I’ve analyzed thousands of these businesses along with gaining multiple business appraisal institute certifications. To go along with my degrees and certifications, I have read over 400 books on private business valuation and transaction analysis. My credentials include: ✸ Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)® ✸ Business Certified Appraiser (BCA)® ✸ Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA)® ✸ Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® ✸ Professional Bookkeeper (PB)® ✸ QuickBooks Specialist (QS)® ✸ Profit and Growth Expert (PGE)® ✸ Certified Turnaround Analyst (CTA)® ✸ Accredited Small Business Consultant (ASBC)® ✸ M.S. in Applied Economics (MSAE) – Johns Hopkins University ✸ M.S. in Finance (MSF) – George Washington University ✸ B.B.A. in Finance—Radford University ✸ Certificate in Forecasting in Organizations—Johns Hopkins University ✸ Certificate in Real Estate Finance and Investment—New York University I’m new to Upwork and offering introductory pricing to build client relationships here. I offer a free consultation, so send me a message.

🏆 EXPERT-VETTED TOP 1% ON UPWORK |⭐ 5-Star Ratings | Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling|💎MASTER/PHD THESIS Help |✅Statistics, Panel Data, Time series Econometrics |✅ R, PYTHON, SAS, Tableau, Power BI | ✅Data Science, Machine Learning Models | ✅STATA Master, Large Survey Data and Regression Analysis, Economic Policy Evaluation, Predictive Financial Modeling | 🏆PhD and 20 years of experience. ABOUT ME: 🏆 EXPERT-VETTED and TOP RATED PLUS status (TOP 1% on UPWORK) 🥇20 years of working experience with large corporations and institutions (Amazon, the World Bank, International Financial Corporation, University of Pennsylvania) 🎓PhD/Professor in Econometrics/Statistics/Data Science 💎Provide effective help for MASTER/PHD THESIS With proven tracked records of success in Upwork (Expert Vetted Top 1% and Top Rated Plus), overwhelmingly positive feedback with 5* ratings, my PhD and 20 years of experience, I can definitely help you bring out the highest quality, great results for your project and achieve your business goals. I have over 20 years of experience in empirical research, statistical analysis, econometric modeling, data science, machine learning models, data analysis (panel data analysis and time series analysis, complex survey design and analysis), data visualization, storytelling, and project management. I enjoy creating dashboards of data analytics to provide data insights, data trend, meaningful graphs, statistical analysis, story-telling summary that serves as key benchmark to influence business decision. Moreover, I also provide robust statistical evidence, regression/correlation analysis, machine learning predictive models to provide supportive and significant results for business projects. I also help clients understand different statistical techniques, regression techniques, learn excellent statistical language including STATA, SAS, R, and Python to make your life easier. My previous projects on machine learning and econometric modeling include the followings but not limited to: - Data Analysis, Large Survey Data Analytics and Data Visualization. - Linear regression with panel data and time series data. - Forecasting model for time series analysis - Financial modeling such as stock returns, cryptocurrency price prediction, financial indices and financial performance prediction. - Machine Learning models: Random forest, decision trees, KNN, neural network,... - Logistic models, multinomial logit models, ordered logit models. - Economics research, market research, house price, mortgage default prediction, - Program evaluation using different methods such as difference in difference, propensity score matching, instrument variables, fixed effects, regression discontinuity design. I am happy to share my knowledge on machine learning modeling as well as quantitative and analytical skills to help you succeed in your project. In addition, with my experience in participating and presenting in thousands of academic and industry conferences, supervising and guiding hundreds of college and graduate students in their thesis/dissertation, I am very confident that I can help you make a difference in your project and bring out the highest quality and great results for your Master or PhD's thesis/dissertation project. I can also provide statistical advice and statistical analysis including: - Descriptive Statistics. - Bi-variate analyses such as t-tests, correlations, chi-square tests and non-parametric tests for normal and non-normal data. - Multivariate analyses such as ANOVA, MANOVA, LDA, PCA and factoring analysis, regression analysis (see econometric models above). - Review and interpret statistical output, set up the appropriate hypothesis testing and write up conclusion and policy recommendation. - Tutoring Statistics, Math and Econometric courses: including both introduction and advanced courses. I have experience with different types of data including: - Survey data (household, market research, firm/business/country data, house price, loan performance, accounting, finance, health, labor and income, etc.) - Panel data - Time series data I help clients put together and analyze different types of survey data, panel and time series data, getting the data insights, build data trend and data stories with meaningful graphs and great visualization. With proven tracked records of success in Upwork (Expert Vetted Top 1% and Top rated), overwhelmingly positive feedback with 5* ratings, my PhD and 20 years of experience, I can definitely help you bring out the highest quality, great results for your project and achieve your business goals. Looking forward to working with you soon, Dr. Victoria

I help businesses turn messy data, unclear processes, and complex financial questions into clear financial models, reliable reporting systems, and better decisions. I am an Engineer with a Master’s in Financial Engineering, over 15 years of experience, and professional certifications in Financial Modeling & Valuation and Financial Planning & Analysis. As a Certified FMVA® and FPAP™ professional, and former COO/CFO, I bring a rare combination of technical, financial, and executive experience to every project. My work focuses on financial modeling, FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, valuation, reporting automation, dashboards, and decision-support systems. I help growth-stage and established businesses improve financial visibility, reduce manual work, and build tools that are accurate, scalable, and practical in real operating environments. I support clients who need help with: - Financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning - FP&A support, KPI frameworks, and management reporting - Cash flow analysis, scenario modeling, and capital project feasibility - Business valuation, profitability analysis, and churn analysis - Pipeline analysis, revenue & cost modeling, and data migration - Excel and Google Sheets model design, cleanup, and optimization - Workflow automation and API-based integrations - Dashboards, reporting packs, and data visualization My approach is analytical, practical, and results-driven. I do not just build spreadsheets, I build decision-making tools that help clients understand performance, identify risks, and act with confidence. Core Skills: - Advanced Excel and Google Sheets - Financial modeling and FP&A - Forecasting and budgeting - KPI design and performance analysis - Cash flow and scenario analysis - Python and VBA - Workflow automation - API integrations - Power BI and Tableau - Dashboard design and reporting automation Certifications & Education: - Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) — Corporate Finance Institute - Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAP™) – Corporate Finance Institute - FP&A Excel Modeling Specialization – Corporate Finance Institute - Master's in Finance & Management - Bachelor's in Engineering If you need a financial partner who can think strategically, build rigorously, and deliver fast, let's talk. I respond promptly and offer a free discovery call for qualified projects.

Data Scientist | AI & ML Engineer | Data Analyst | Python | SQL | Power BI | LLM & RAG Hi, I'm Shahab 👋 Most businesses are sitting on data they're not using and drowning in manual work they shouldn't be touching. I build the machine learning models, AI applications and dashboards that fix both and I make sure they actually ship, not just sit in a notebook. Over the past 5+ years I've helped companies turn messy data and repetitive workflows into predictive models, LLM-powered tools, and BI dashboards their teams actually use to make decisions. 🔧 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱: - Data analysis & exploration, turning messy raw data into clear answers and insights - Statistical analysis & A/B testing, hypothesis testing, significance, and confidence behind your decisions - Data visualization & Power BI dashboards, reports non-technical stakeholders actually understand - Predictive & forecasting models, churn, demand, pricing, classification - AI assistants and chatbots powered by LLMs (OpenAI, Hugging Face) - RAG systems that let a model answer from YOUR documents and data - Power BI dashboards that turn raw data into clear, decision-ready reporting - Python automation that removes hours of manual work every week - End-to-end data pipelines cleaning, processing, deployment 🛠️ 𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁: - 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: Python, Pandas, NumPy, R, RStudio, SQL, Excel - 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: SciPy, statsmodels, hypothesis testing, regression, A/B testing - 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost - 𝗟𝗟𝗠𝘀 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜: LangChain, RAG, Vector DBs, OpenAI, Hugging Face, AI Agents - 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗕𝗜: Power BI, Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn - 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: FastAPI, REST APIs, Docker, AWS, Streamlit, Git/GitHub Whether it's a machine learning model, an AI chatbot, a RAG application, a Power BI dashboard, or an automation that buys back your week send me a message or invite me to your job. Tell me the problem you're trying to solve and I'll tell you the best way.

Hi, I'm Ignatius, with over 25 years of experience in financial markets research and analysis, across asset classes such as equities, commodities, FX, and derivatives. My educational qualifications include a Master of Economics, an MBA in Finance & Marketing, and a Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) from the International Federation of Technical Analysts, Inc (IFTA). I also completed CMT Level 2. My key areas of specialization are in preparing customized equity research reports, industry reports, market commentaries, analytical articles, corporate announcements, reviews of forex/CFD brokers, and scripts for YouTube and social media platforms. I’m also extremely good at technical (chart) analysis, and preparing business plans, financial and LBO models. On the training front, I conduct online/classroom training workshops on technical analysis, trading strategies, and derivatives, with emphasis on options. I am also associated with some financial institutions as their guest faculty, delivering classroom training on various financial markets topics at Business Schools. In addition, I also assist students with their assignments in financial modeling, portfolio models and derivatives. Lastly, I manage a portfolio and trade in US equities, precious metals, and energy. I have extensive experience with the thinkorswim (TOS) & Charles Schwab platforms. I am privileged to be associated with clients across geographies and have delivered high-quality equity research reports and 1000s of analytical articles on the global financial markets. My clients include forex, equities, & commodity brokers, financial institutions, trading members on various exchanges, established websites catering to the financial services industry, and educational/ training institutions. Please contact me for all your financial markets research, financial modeling & business valuation, training, & content requirements. I assure you that you will be extremely pleased with the quality of my work. Thank you...

I worked in M&A advisory under an award-winning business broker at JRC Advisors, where I handled valuation, due diligence, and deal research on the sell side everyday. I bring real transactional experience and youthful intent to every business engagement. I'm also very good at sales! What I do for clients: - Business Valuation — SDE, EBITDA multiples, asset-based, and income-approach models tailored to your industry and deal size - Buy-Side & Sell-Side Due Diligence — financial statement analysis, risk flagging, quality of earnings, and deal memos that help you close or walk away with confidence - M&A Research & Target Sourcing — identifying acquisition targets, comparable sales data, and market positioning - AI-Powered Business Analysis — I use automation to compress research timelines and deliver sharper insights faster than traditional analysts - Financial Consulting for Banks & Brokers — pitch decks, CIMs, buyer/seller calls, and advisory support I've worked with clients across financial services, banking, and SME consulting. My focus is precision and speed — you get work that's deal-ready, not draft-ready. Who I work best with: business brokers, private equity scouts, entrepreneurs evaluating acquisitions, lenders underwriting deals, and financial consulting firms needing overflow capacity. Let's talk about your deal.