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Ian D.

McKinney, United States

$200/hr
5.0
144 jobs
I have 20 years designing and leading strategic, multi-discipline, enterprise-wide programs, managing $100M+ budgets, encompassing 500 staff across 90 countries. I have built and sold companies, expanded internationally, acquired patents, and raised funding for start-ups, pre-revenue and beyond. My current and ongoing clients include Angels and VC’s, for whom I perform due diligence of deals. I’m lucky therefore to truly understand what we/they look for, and can help you meet their standards, avoid the traps, and maximize your bargaining potential. I advise clients ranging from the boot-strapped, pre-revenue entrepreneurs, up to $1BN recurring revenue corporations. That work typically comprises strategy development, business planning, financial projections, and valuations. No matter the project, I’ll guide you through every step and take as much off of your plate as I can, while always ensuring you are fully informed of my progress and that you understand key decision points. On an hourly basis I charge $200 per hour. However, if you require specific items, I typically fix-bid those projects, a non-exhaustive list of which is noted below, along with starting costs: - Business plans, including pro forma financial projections $6,000 - Financial pro forma projections $3,000 - Full raise package (business plan, projections, pitch deck* and investor memo*) $7,000 - Buy/sell side valuations starting at $1000 (DCF + Multiplier) & $2,500+ custom/detail - Pitch deck $1,500 (exclusive of financial projections) * - Pitch deck $4,000 (inclusive of detailed financial projections) * * Inclusive of all content, and basic design principles, but excludes deep design e.g., creation of style guide, logos, graphics, and pictures. I relish the opportunity to discuss further the benefit I can bring to you while uncovering more about your upcoming projects and challenges. Detailed references are available upon request.
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Consulting
  • Business Plan
  • Startup Consulting
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Accounting
  • Venture Capital Consulting
  • Business Valuation
  • Project Management
Patrick C.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

$110/hr
5.0
78 jobs
I will help you implement, customize, maintain, and support Jira, Jira Service management, and Confluence. ⏰ 14,000 hours worked across over 70 happy customers on Upwork. Atlassian Credentials: 🎖Certified in Jira Administration for Cloud (ACP-120) 🎖Certified in Managing Jira Projects for Cloud (ACP-MJCP) 🎖Certified in Managing Jira Projects for Data Center 🎖Certified in Agile Development with Jira Software (ACP-JSW) 🎖Certified Confluence Administrator (ACP-CA) 🎖Skills Badge: Extended Project Administration in Jira Data Center 🎖Pro Skills Badge: Jira Reporting and Dashboards (APB-JRAD) 🎖Skills Badge: Customizing Jira Workflows (APB-JRAD) 🎖Pro Skills Badge: Confluence Space Administration (APB-CSA) 🎖Skills Badge: Confluence Content Management (ASB-CCM) Product Management Credentials: ✅ PMC Level 1 Certified I can help you by ⭐ Assessing business requirements/needs and translating them into Atlassian tools with various applications ⭐ Initially setting up Atlassian tools (Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jira Align, etc) ⭐ Supporting those tools on an ongoing basis. Maintenance, further configurations and customizations, and reporting are all areas of expertise ⭐ Training on all things related to Atlassian. Once the initial setup is complete, if your team would like a handover, I am happy to train the team on Jira basics then give some others training on administration. ⭐ Cleaning up your Jira instance. When instances are setup by people without experience or if your team has too many admins, things can spiral out of control and cause more harm than good. I help to clean the mess up and provide some ⭐ Safely and securely allowing external users to access your Jira instance. If you would like customers or 3rd part agents to access your system, there is a safe and secure way to permission the entire instance so that they do not see sensitive information. Examples of unwanted information could include other user's names (GDPR requirement) or internal projects/Spaces. ⭐ Migration from Server to Cloud or Data Center ⭐ Vetting, validating, installing and configuring Atlassian Marketplace apps ⭐ Integrating Jira with external tools such as Aha! Roadmaps, Monday.com, and GitHub Keywords: Atlassian Consultant, Jira Consultant, Atlassian Jira Consultant, Confluence Consultant, Atlassian Confluence Consultant, Jira Service Management Consultant, Atlassian Jira Service Management Consultant, Atlassian Expert, Jira Expert, Atlassian Jira Expert, Confluence Expert, Atlassian Confluence Expert, Jira Service Management Expert, Atlassian Jira Service Management Expert, Atlassian SME, Jira SME, Confluence SME, Jira Service Management SME, Jira migration, Jira Professional, Jira Workflows, Jira Screens, Jira Permissions, Jira Custom Fields, Jira Automation, Jira Architect, Jira Support, Jira Services, Jira Administrator, Jira Admin, Confluence Administrator, Confluence Admin, Automation for Jira, Atlassian Consultancy, Jira Consultancy, Confluence Consultancy, Jira Service Management Consultancy, Advanced Roadmaps, Jira Align, Bitbucket, Jira Product Discovery, Atlas, Scrum, Kanban, Agile, Requirements Gathering, SAFe, Scaled Agile, Optimize Jira, OpsGenie, a bit of api calls, Agile at Scale
  • Scrum
  • Jira
  • Agile Project Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • Scaled Agile Framework
  • System Configuration
  • Kanban Methodology
  • Product Management
  • Kanban Board
  • Agile Software Development
  • Automation
  • ITIL
Andrew L.

Saint Paul, United States

$80/hr
5.0
73 jobs
JIRA & AGILE CONSULTING I've been involved with over 900 project teams in Jira during my 8+ years as an Administrator. These projects came from all business functions, and there were a few that I helped grow into 500-1,000 person initiatives. While working with 3M, the user presence went from 2,000 users to over 14,000. I was able to scale our operations along with this exponential growth and received several customer services accolades even though the size of our team stayed the same. I have an extensive background in agile, process improvement, and lean six sigma. After running many successful installations, upgrades, integrations with other systems, and optimization projects within this space - I take pride in delivering a quality experience & empowering end-users. PROJECT MANAGEMENT I have led more than a dozen projects over the past few years within the software development space. Leveraging my PMP, Agile Scrum Master, & Product Owner certifications - these have largely been a success. I enjoy being able to work with teams around the globe and have been able run projects in a wide variety of businesses: Medical, Sales, Automotive, Aerospace, Personal Safety, & End-user training.
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • Business Analysis
  • Management Information System
  • Atlassian Bamboo
  • Agile Software Development
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Business IT Alignment
  • GitHub
  • Atlassian Crowd
  • AWS CloudFormation
  • Amazon S3
Cristian A.

Kennesaw, United States

$60/hr
5.0
47 jobs
Experienced and Passionate Professional Excel VBA Developer / Power BI known for resolving complex problems, and providing solutions. Developed macros using VBA to provide data analytics, automate reports, gather data from external sources, and time management. I am eager to provide reliable, and consistent results. Please contact me so we can discuss how we can work together to fully meet your business needs.
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Visual Basic for Applications
  • Macro Programming
  • English to Spanish Translation
  • Visual Basic
  • Tutoring
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • Business Analysis
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
Aleksei Z.

Tallinn, Estonia

$50/hr
5.0
30 jobs
One man to complete your task from start to 100% up and running! I design and develop pages from scratch. I can code websites myself but I have chosen to work mostly with Webflow as I believe it is the best platform to host/build websites. Always take your target audience in account while designing I provide a solution that visually speaks for your business and provides a good browsing experience for the visitor. I usually prefer to discuss the details over a call, as its the fastest way to gain mutual understanding of the project.
  • Web Design
  • Adaptive Web Design
  • User Interface Design
  • UX & UI
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Web Development
  • Business Analysis
Mikita D.

Warsaw, Poland

$100/hr
5.0
25 jobs
Certified Tableau Partner • Over 7 years of quality experience in BI & Data Visualization • Business Intelligence Strategy Consulting (PWC, Bain) • Full-time Freelancer I bring 7+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, and Digital Transformation, having worked with Big 3 & Big 4 consulting firms, startups, and Fortune 500 companies. What I Offer: - End-to-End Tableau Solutions: From data preparation to dashboard development, I deliver a comprehensive service tailored to your needs. - Technical Stack: Tableau (Desktop, Prep, Server), Google Workspace, SmartSheet, Excel (with Power Query). - Skills: Dashboard Development, Data Manipulation, ETL, UX/UI-focused design, app-like interactivity. Industry Expertise: Consulting, Life Sciences, E-Commerce, Real Estate, and more. - Certifications: Tableau Data Analyst & Tableau Desktop Specialist. Client Success Stories: - Online Education: Designed real-time KPI dashboards that increased user engagement and retention while optimizing online course performance. - Luxury Brands: Led digital transformation by streamlining data entry and implementing Tableau-based reporting systems, boosting efficiency. - AI Startup: Developed Tableau dashboards pivotal to securing $14M in Series A funding, with strategic audits and solutions. - Automotive Supply Chain: Created a real-time inventory dashboard, cutting procurement costs by 15%. - Medical Devices: Enabled strategic market expansion through advanced data visualization, resulting in a significant sales boost. Why Work With Me? - Comprehensive Solutions: I go beyond dashboards to deliver tailored, A-to-Z BI strategies. - Client-Centric Approach: Focused on cost efficiency, maximum support, and interactive, user-friendly designs. - Proven Results: Expertise backed by real-world success and trusted by global consulting firms.
  • Dashboard
  • Data Visualization
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Business Analysis
  • ETL
  • Analytics
  • Operations Analytics
  • Tableau
  • Data Analytics & Visualization Software
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Cleaning
  • Data Engineering
  • SQL

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How to Hire Top Business Analysts

How to hire business analysts

In the modern marketplace, a business’s success depends upon its ability to collect the right information and act upon it. A business analyst can help you identify KPIs, formulate strategies, communicate stakeholder objectives, and otherwise reduce the administrative overhead associated with running a business.

So how do you hire business analysts? What follows are some tips for finding top business analysts on Upwork.

How to shortlist business analysis professionals

As you’re browsing available business analysis consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a business analyst who understands the language of your business so they can effectively communicate requirements from stakeholders.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., creating presentations with Lucidchart).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular business analyst.

How to write an effective business analyst job post

With a clear picture of your ideal business analyst in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective business analyst job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From requirements gathering to stakeholder management, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain presentation tools, collaborative software, or data analytics suites, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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BUSINESS ANALYSTS FAQ

What is a business analyst?

A business analyst is someone who gathers requirements from management and stakeholders and develops a plan of action on how to meet their goals. They analyze the business to see which resources (such as employees and company assets) are available and which need to be acquired. A big part of the role is serving as an information liaison between different departments of a company.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in business analysis professionals:

  • Business analysis (e.g., business process modeling, continuity planning)
  • Data analytics
  • Strong written and verbal communication

Why hire business analysts?

The trick to finding top business analysts is to identify your needs. Do you need only basic administrative help, or are you also seeking the strong data analytics skills of a business intelligence analyst to assist with data mergers, master reports, and process improvements? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire a business analyst?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced business analyst may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their business analysis services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

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