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Fakiha K.

Coventry, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Technical Business Analyst with 4 years of experience helping businesses translate requirements into effective technology solutions. I specialize in: • Business & Requirements Analysis • Agile/Scrum Project Delivery • BRD/FRD Documentation • User Stories & Acceptance Criteria • Gap Analysis & Process Improvement • API Testing using Postman • SQL & Database Analysis • Functional & Regression Testing • Jira & Confluence Management Currently working on software implementation and process optimization projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product, Development, QA, and Client Support. I have hands-on experience throughout the SDLC, from requirements gathering and stakeholder communication to testing, documentation, and solution delivery. Tools & Technologies: Jira, Confluence, Postman, SQL, Tableau, Figma, Balsamiq, JMeter, Oracle DB I focus on delivering clear communication, structured documentation, and practical solutions that improve efficiency and support successful project outcomes. Let’s connect to discuss how I can support your project.

  • Business Analysis
  • QA Testing
  • Agile Project Management
  • Requirement Analysis
  • SQL
  • Postman
  • Scrum
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Gap Analysis
  • Documentation
  • API
  • Software Testing
  • Configuration Management
Noman R.

Karachi, Pakistan

$10/hr
4.6
144 jobs

Are you a business owner or entrepreneur looking to build a web or mobile app? Been there! I launched my own app successfully and can help you not only develop, but also strategize how to build and launch your app. Book your consultation today to understand the ins and outs of bringing an app to life: How much it costs, how long it takes, what’s the process and more. These are the results my clients are getting: • $100M+ raised by clients • 50% of working hours cut with business platforms • 100+ users across products built • 10K+ five-star reviews across products built • Top 1% in App Design & Development on Upwork ---------------------------------------------- I offer a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝟯𝟬-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to discuss and refine your idea, recommend the right tech stack, and forecast any ongoing costs as your user base grows, so you avoid surprises and make informed decision with clarity. ---------------------------------------------- Words from a recent client after working with us: (check more on my profile below) "Noman Razzaq 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 10 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨. 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Bill Kocjancic 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙈𝙚𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙧 (𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙙𝙤𝙢) ---------------------------------------------- I've majored in software engineering, and I've used a myriad of technologies to help various businesses create mobile apps that have generated millions in revenue. Over the past 5+ years, I have developed a wide range of iOS and Android mobile apps. ✅ Food delivery app ✅ Ride booking app (like Uber) ✅ Real estate listing app (Like Airbnb) ✅ Social media mobile app (like TikTok/Instagram) ✅ Startups/Investment management mobile app ✅ Wellness mobile app ✅ Fitness and Nutrition mobile app (like CalAI, MyFitnessPal) ✅ Sports mobile app ✅ E-commerce mobile app ✅ Language Learning Mobile App (Like Duolingo) ✅ Event management mobile app ✅ Grocery/Meal Planning mobile app ✅ Freelance mobile app ✅ Service Booking Mobile App (Home/HVAC) ✅ Inventory Management Mobile App ✅ Learning Management Mobile App ✅ Appointment Booking Mobile App (Salon/Doctor) ✅ Venue Booking Mobile App (Sports/Events) ✅ Task Management Mobile App (Project Management/To-Do) ✅ On-Demand Custom Mobile Apps ---------------------------------------------- As your 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, I go above and beyond to ensure your app’s success, from concept to launch. What I Also Bring Beyond Development: → Technology & architecture consulting → Product roadmap & feature prioritization → Help you understand any possible ongoing costs with the project → Cost-effective tech stack selection with long-term cost planning → Scalability strategy as your user base grows → Technical support during investor or stakeholder discussions ---------------------------------------------- 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 I provide free post-delivery support for 8 weeks, followed by flexible maintenance plans based on your product needs, usage scale, and future roadmap, always discussed transparently. ---------------------------------------------- 🚀 If you’re looking for someone who understands your product, owns outcomes, communicates clearly, and thinks long-term, let’s connect and build something solid. ❗❗ Check out my portfolio! ❗❗ Highlighted Skills: Full Stack Developer | Expert Full Stack Developer | Full Stack Mobile App Developer | Full Stack AI Developer | Expert Full Stack Mobile App Developer | Mobile Developer | iOS Developer | Android App Developer | Mobile App Development | Cross platform development | AI App Developer | AI App | Mobile Developer | App Developer | Mobile App Development Consultation | IT Consultation | App Developer | AI App Developer | iOS App Development | iOS App | Android App Development | Hybrid App development | Mobile App Development Consultation | Flutter | Firebase | Dart | Flutter Dart | Flutter Firebase | iOS Development | Android App Development | Smartphone | User Authentication | In App Purchases | API Integration

  • Mobile App Redesign
  • Android App Development
  • App Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • Mobile App Design
  • Mobile App
  • iOS Development
  • Smartphone
  • AI App Development
  • Hybrid App Development
  • Mobile App Development Consultation
  • Flutter
  • Firebase
  • AI Mobile App Development
  • React Native
  • Mobile App Bug Fix
  • iPhone & iPad Apps
  • Website to Mobile App Conversion
  • Android App
  • iOS
Ashish C.

Mohali, India

$25/hr
4.9
166 jobs

I help healthcare, enterprise, and SaaS teams turn complex requirements into secure, scalable, production-ready software. With 22+ years of experience, I have built and optimized HealthTech platforms, enterprise SaaS applications, AI-enabled workflows, API integrations, analytics dashboards, and data pipelines for clients across the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, UAE, and other markets. My core strength is combining business analysis, product thinking, and technical execution to deliver practical solutions that are aligned with real operational needs. I work across AI, agentic automation, LLMs, RAG, NLP, ML, system integration, and full-stack development. I have extensive experience in: Healthcare software: EHR/EMR, telehealth, patient engagement, patient monitoring, RCM, HEDIS, risk adjustment, care gap analytics, lab systems, practice management, and insurance workflows Enterprise SaaS: multi-tenant platforms, dashboards, workflow automation, analytics, and secure integrations AI enablement: OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, LLM applications, RAG systems, XAI, intelligent automation, and decision support Integration work: HL7, FHIR, CCDA, Mirth Connect, EMR/EHR integrations, and enterprise APIs Data and reporting: Power BI, Tableau, SSRS, SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, and operational analytics My preferred stack includes .NET Core 8 9 & 10, ASP.NET C#, Python, FastAPI, ReactJS, Angular, JavaScript, PHP, Laravel, and SQL-based architectures, with cloud experience across Azure and AWS. I also represent a team with deep healthcare domain experience, supported by senior system analysts and a doctor (Critical Care Specialist). We understand the operational, compliance, and clinical realities behind healthcare software, including HIPAA-focused implementation and technical safeguards. What I deliver AI-powered SaaS and enterprise applications Healthcare platforms and telehealth solutions API integrations and interoperability layers Analytics dashboards and reporting systems Workflow automation and intelligent assistants MVPs, modernization projects, and product rebuilds Why clients work with me Strong architecture and product judgment Clear communication and ownership Deep healthcare and enterprise domain experience Balanced execution across strategy, design, and delivery Focus on scalable, maintainable, real-world solutions If you need a reliable AI, healthcare, or SaaS engineer who can translate business requirements into working software, I am ready to help.

  • C#
  • React
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • HIPAA
  • Python
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • Healthcare IT
  • PostgreSQL
  • .NET Framework
  • API
  • Microsoft Azure
  • FastAPI
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • Web Application
  • TypeScript
  • API Integration
  • Software Testing
Leonard W.

Carmel, California

$190/hr
5.0
158 jobs

RATING★★★★★ Expert business plan writing and consulting by a nationally-recognized professional firm since 1979. BPlanning is the leading national business plan writing firm offering products and services, changing the way serious companies approach the art of business management. We assist clients in the preparation of professional business plans that get results as well as provide onsite management consulting, project management, funding, and human resource products and services. With over 40 years of experience in business strategy, investment advisory, and project management, I serve as Managing Director of BPlanning, one of the nation’s most established business planning and management consulting firms (founded 1979). We operate on a transparent fixed-fee structure for comprehensive business planning engagements, ensuring clarity, accountability, and measurable value. Sample plans are available in our Upwork portfolio and on our website. Why BPlanning • 5,000+ clients served nationwide • 500+ verified five-star reviews across Upwork and RFP platforms • Millions of dollars in funding secured through our documentation • Dedicated team of MBA and Ph.D.-level consultants, analysts, and financial modelers Our clients have included organizations such as Shell Oil, Roche Diagnostics, Rockwell, YUM Brands, Kontron, the University of Hawaii, the University of Maryland, and numerous growth-stage ventures and nonprofits. We also operate SBAplan, assisting clients with SBA and USDA-backed financing strategies. Customized services and products include: * Onsite & Offsite Consulting Services * Strategic Business Plans * Marketing and Action Plans * Research * Presentations * Implementation Services * Private Placement Memorandums * Website Development * Management Consulting * Project Management * Business Organization * Fund Raising * Human Resource services and products, including Policy & Procedure Manual, Employee Handbook, and several Instructional Business Manuals.

  • Business Development
  • Business Plan
  • Management Consulting
  • Business Management
Saad N.

Lahore Cantt, Pakistan

$20/hr
5.0
36 jobs

𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐀𝐈 & 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐆𝐓𝐌 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞. Since 2005, I have worked in the trenches as a Business Development Manager, opening doors and closing deals. Today, I leverage that 20-year foundation as a Business Development Consultant exclusively for the AI and SaaS sectors. If you have a growth plan but need someone to actually execute it from ICP definition to booking qualified meetings and negotiating deals—I am your partner. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫: I don’t just "advise." I execute. Think of me as your fractional expert who rolls up their sleeves: 𝐀𝐈 & 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 𝐆𝐓𝐌 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Data-driven plans built for technical products. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: Using Apollo, LinkedIn, and Upwork Bidding to fill your calendar. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐁𝐌: Personalized messaging that resonates with CTOs and Heads of Data. 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: I handle the entire cycle—research to close—so you can focus on shipping code. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞? I combine the strategic oversight of a consultant with the "hunter" mindset of a seasoned BDM. I specialize in the unique sales cycles of software and agentic AI tools, delivering clarity and momentum. Ready for a Consultant who actually executes? 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬.

  • Business Development
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Email Marketing
  • LinkedIn Marketing
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Email Automation
  • Lead Generation
  • Facebook Advertising
  • LinkedIn Profile Optimization
  • Market Research
  • Team Building
  • Team Management
  • Outreach Strategy
  • Marketing Consulting
Ahsan I.

Nowshera Kalan, Pakistan

$15/hr
5.0
29 jobs

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 | 𝟓𝟎+ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 I am an AI/ML engineer specializing in end-to-end artificial intelligence development — from concept to deployed, scalable systems that solve real business problems. With 8+ years building machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI solutions for global clients (including Huawei and Turing), I deliver reliable, production-grade systems — not just prototypes. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭: ✓ Full-stack AI delivery: requirements → architecture → deployment → maintenance ✓ Battle-tested across 50+ international projects ✓ Focus on business impact, not just technical complexity ✓ Clear communication and rapid iteration cycles 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Computer Vision & Image Processing: Object detection | Image classification | ANPR systems | Face recognition | Video analytics | Image segmentation | OCR | Real-time tracking Natural Language Processing & LLMs: Chatbot development | RAG systems | LLM fine-tuning | Text generation | Sentiment analysis | Document summarization | Named entity recognition | GPT/Claude integration Audio & Speech Technologies: Automatic speech recognition (ASR) | Text-to-speech (TTS) | Speaker identification | Audio classification | Voice cloning | Noise reduction 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤:Python | TensorFlow | PyTorch | Keras | Scikit-learn | Hugging Face | LangChain | OpenAI API | FastAPI | Flask | Docker | AWS | Azure 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡:I take full ownership — understanding your use case, recommending the right approach, building the solution, and ensuring it works reliably in production. You get working software, comprehensive documentation, and post-deployment support. 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫: Custom AI model development and training ML pipeline design and automation API development and third-party integration Proof-of-concept to production scaling Legacy system modernization with AI Let's discuss how AI can create measurable value for your business. Message me with your project details, and I'll respond with relevant examples and a clear path forward.

  • Python
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Image Processing
  • Machine Learning Model
  • Flask
  • Neural Network
  • PyTorch
  • Computer Science
  • Deep Neural Network
  • Machine Learning
  • Apache MXNet
  • Convolutional Neural Network
  • Computer Vision
  • API Development
  • TensorFlow

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How To Hire Top Business Development Analysts

Businesses looking to grow and adapt in a changing market might want the expertise and knowledge of a Business Development Analysis on their team. But finding the right one equipped with your company's required skills can be challenging. Upwork can help you browse, interview, and hire a Business Development Analyst for your next project. 

What Is A Business Development Analyst?

A business development analyst will exhibit the research, financial, organizational, and writing skills necessary to evaluate your business concept and chart a course for success. An expert in business development offers practical business knowledge and an outsider’s perspective, enabling them to identify challenges and opportunities that can improve your business.

Cost Of Hiring A Business Development Analyst

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

  • An experienced business development 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 development analyst services more competitively. 

Business Development Analyst Solutions for Businesses

Market Analysis and Expansion Strategies

Business Development Analysts can conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, assess market needs, and pinpoint need opportunities. They can help businesses understand which markets to enter and suggest strategies for effective market expansion.

Strategic Partnerships and Alliances

Business Development Analysts can help identify and assess potential partners or alliances that can provide strategic advantages. 

How do you hire a business development analyst?

You can source business development analyst talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a business development analyst.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • Shortlist and interview business development analysts. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview. 
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Business Development Analyst FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do you write a business development analyst job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. 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.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords your ideal candidate will likely type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample business development analyst job post titles:

  • Business development analyst sought to help define our business objectives
  • A business plan needs review by a seasoned business analyst
  • Looking for an experienced business analyst to help me determine pricing and product mix

Project description

An effective business development analyst job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From business plan writing to financial analysis, 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 industries, business sizes, or audience types, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Business Development Analyst Responsibilities

Here are some examples of business development analyst job responsibilities:

  • Review and edit my business plan to ensure it’s ready to be shared
  • Develop our company’s product and pricing mix, so it’s right for our industry
  • Make sure price points provide adequate profit margin for required growth

Business Development Analyst Requirements and Qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in a business development analyst. Here are some examples:

  • An MBA from an accredited university required
  • Track record of consulting with Fortune 500 companies
  • Ability to review and refine business plans and marketing campaigns

Ready to see enhanced growth opportunities? Hire a Business Development Analyst on Upwork today!