I help professionals move from job searching to strategic career positioning.
With over 12 years of experience across strategy, career development, and academia, I specialize in one-to-one career coaching, focusing on CV critique, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and structured job search strategies. My approach goes beyond generic advice—I work with you to position your profile competitively and align it with real market expectations.
I have supported 1000+ candidates from all levels across corporate and academic environments, helping them:
Build high-impact, results-driven CVs
Prepare for interviews with confidence and structure
Develop targeted job search strategies
Position themselves for leadership and growth roles
Design their full career plan
My background as an executive director for capacity building on the national level, combined with academic engagement allows me to bring a structured, practical, and effective approach to career development.
Teaching Arabic
Career Coaching
Educational Leadership
Business & Career Coaching Services
Human Resources Consulting
Human Resources Strategy
Curriculum Development
Education Framework
Leadership Training
Education
Syed Zeshan A.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Planner and Supply Chain Specialist helping e-commerce and DTC brands with inventory management, demand forecasting, procurement, and sourcing. I turn messy spreadsheets, unclear product costing, and unstructured operations into simple, reliable systems that give you clarity and control.
I recently delivered a $1,725 supply chain project on Upwork (5-star rating) covering global sourcing, logistics coordination, and inventory optimization.
Services I offer:
- Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning (Excel / Google Sheets)
- Inventory Tracking, Optimization & Stock Control
- Product Costing & Cost Reduction Models
- Supplier Sourcing & Procurement (Alibaba & Global)
- Logistics Coordination & Supply Planning
- Supply Chain Data Cleanup, Dashboards & Reporting (Power BI / Excel)
Results I've delivered:
- Reduced excess inventory by 25%
- Achieved 90% on-time production
- Managed international sourcing and procurement
- Improved operational structure for e-commerce and DTC businesses
Tools & expertise: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, demand planning, time series forecasting, supply chain optimization, warehouse and inventory management.
How I work:
1. Understand your current problem.
2. Fix the root cause.
3. Build a system you can actually use.
Newer to Upwork but backed by years of supply chain experience across e-commerce and consulting. Send me a message with your challenge, and I'll review it and suggest a clear approach before we start.
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management Software
Demand Planning
Time Series Forecasting
Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
Data Analysis
Inventory Management
Warehouse Management
Microsoft Excel
Supply Chain Optimization
Rami M.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs
🚀 Looking to expand your business into Saudi Arabia? I’m here to help you make it happen.
Hi, I’m Rami — based in Saudi Arabia — and I specialize in supporting international companies that want to enter the Saudi market.
With hands-on experience helping businesses understand the local landscape, connect with the right partners, and develop market strategies, I provide reliable support in:
✅ Local Sales/Marketing Representative
✅ Market Research & Insights
✅ Business Development & B2B Outreach
✅ Lead Generation & Strategic Partnerships
✅ Go-to-Market Strategy & Local Business Setup Support
✅ Ongoing Consultation for Growth in Saudi Arabia
I’ve helped various companies navigate the challenges of launching or expanding into the Saudi market, from understanding client behaviors and competition, to creating direct business opportunities.
💡 Why work with me?
Because I combine local knowledge, strategic thinking, and a proactive attitude to help your business grow in Saudi Arabia, as if I were part of your team.
Let’s talk about how I can help your business take its first (or next!) step into the Saudi market. 🇸🇦
Automation
Automated Workflow
Business Development
Web Development
Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
CRM Software
Pitch Deck
Company Profile
Benchmarking
SEMrush
Web Hosting
Business Management
Virtual Assistance
Microsoft Power BI
Jamilah C.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Hi, I’m Jie Chen — a bilingual (Mandarin/English) business development professional with experience driving cross-border partnerships, managing multi-million-dollar projects, and supporting executive-level decision-making.
Currently based in Riyadh, I specialize in:
-Business matchmaking between Chinese and Middle Eastern companies
-Market and industry research
-Project coordination, negotiation support, and due diligence
-Government relations and media communication (China-focused)
Whether you're expanding into new markets, building government or investor connections, or need a culturally fluent partner to manage deals and research, I bring both strategy and execution to the table.
Let’s connect and create something impactful across borders!
Chinese Sign Language
Project Management
Academic Research
Microsoft Project
Market Research
Company Research
Research Methods
Gohar A.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
$25/hr
5.0
13 jobs
I build production AI agents, apps and automations on the Microsoft stack - not demos. Solutions that run on real business data, survive real users, and get formally signed off by the people who have to live with them. Microsoft Certified AI Agent Builder (AB-620).
Most AI agent work is a chatbot with a knowledge base bolted on, and it breaks the moment it meets a real document set. What I do is architecture: what the model retrieves, what a deterministic flow does instead, and how it behaves when a user asks something nobody scoped.
AI AGENTS
- Copilot Studio agents grounded in SharePoint, Dataverse and enterprise document sets (RAG, semantic search, knowledge scoping)
- Agent flows that do the deterministic work retrieval alone cannot - folder enumeration, multi-file analysis, validation, Excel/CSV reporting
- Document intelligence pipelines (Azure AI Document Intelligence) that make scanned, image-only PDFs readable by agents - the most common reason an agent "can't find" a document
- Agent instruction and prompt engineering: output templates, reasoning depth, consistency across runs
- Multi-tenant packaging: solution-based ALM, environment variables for every customer-specific value (site URLs, list IDs, group IDs, thresholds), versioned and upgradeable, documented so your own consultants deploy and support it without calling me
POWER AUTOMATE
- Approval chains, notification and escalation logic, document generation, scheduled and event-driven flows
- Adaptive Cards in Teams and Outlook so users action and update records without leaving where they work
- Integrations: REST APIs, OAuth2, custom connectors, Entra ID app registrations, SAP OData, Azure Functions, Logic Apps
- Built to survive production: structured error handling, logging and retry, so failures are traceable rather than silent
- Desktop and attended RPA (Power Automate Desktop, UiPath) for legacy systems with no API
POWER APPS
- Canvas and model-driven apps: employee self-service and HR portals, approval tracking, asset and inventory management, inspection and audit forms
- Power Pages portals for external users, customers and suppliers
- Dataverse data modelling, security roles and business rules underneath
- Embedded in Teams and SharePoint so adoption does not depend on learning a new place to go
Not every problem needs an agent. Often it is a clean form and a flow that removes six manual handoffs, and I will tell you when that is the case.
RECENT PRODUCTION WORK
- Legal agreement analysis agent - extracts clauses, obligations and key terms from a curated, access-restricted SharePoint library. Adopted by the General Counsel.
- Compliance scanning agent - validates 19 mandatory fields per sourcing initiative across a five-stage folder structure, outputs consolidated Excel reports. Proven across 30 initiatives and 500+ documents.
- Multi-supplier financial risk agent - analyses supplier financials for profitability, liquidity, debt and cash-flow risk in a single run. Signed off by the procurement business owner.
- Leadership decision-support and voting platform (Power Apps, Power Pages, Power Automate, Power BI) for a Dubai government authority, with predictive KPIs and risk scoring.
HOW I WORK
Discovery call, scoping, prototype, pilot with real users, documentation, handover.
I own a licensed Microsoft 365 and Power Platform environment with Copilot Studio, so I can build and test entirely on my own tenant using synthetic data. No access to your tenant, no customer data in my hands, no sub-processor exposure under GDPR. You get a deployment package and documentation; you deploy.
Happy to start with a small paid test task before any larger commitment.
STACK
Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Automate (cloud, desktop, agent flows), Power Apps, Power Pages, Dataverse, Power BI, AI Builder, SharePoint Online, Teams, Planner, Outlook, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Document Intelligence, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Entra ID, REST APIs, OAuth2, Claude / Anthropic API, OpenAI API, RAG, prompt engineering, UiPath, Python, SQL
CERTIFICATIONS
- AB-620 - Microsoft Certified: AI Agent Builder Associate
- PL-600 - Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
- PL-500 - Power Automate RPA Developer Associate
- PL-400 - Power Platform Developer Associate
- PL-300 - Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- DP-100 - Azure Data Scientist Associate
GOVERNANCE
Access-scoped knowledge sources, least-privilege design, DLP and tenant governance, data sensitivity handling for regulated and client-confidential material, full handover documentation.
INDUSTRIES
Professional services, legal, accounting, energy, logistics, banking, government, pharmaceutical, retail. Also available for Dynamics 365 work (Business Central, Sales, Customer Service, Field Service).
Overlap available with CET, UK, UAE and Australian business hours. 30-day warranty on delivered solutions.
Free 15-minute scoping call - message me or click Invite to Job and tell me what p
Generative AI
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Business Process Automation
UiPath
Automation Anywhere
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Email Automation
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n8n
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Automated Workflow
AI Agent Development
Make.com
Abdelrahman M.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Are you looking for a forecasting expert who can optimize your supply chain, reduce waste, and ensure accurate demand planning? Look no further!
I specialize in demand forecasting, material planning, and inventory optimization, helping businesses make data-driven decisions that improve efficiency and profitability. With expertise in time-series analysis, machine learning models, and statistical forecasting techniques, I can help you:
✅ Develop accurate demand forecasts to reduce stockouts and overstock
✅ Optimize material planning for smooth production workflows
✅ Implement AI-driven forecasting models for better predictions
✅ Improve supply chain efficiency with data-driven insights
With a keen eye for trends and deep analytical skills, I provide actionable insights that help businesses stay ahead in today’s dynamic market.
Let’s collaborate to enhance your forecasting accuracy and streamline your planning processes! Message me today to discuss your project. 🚀
Microsoft Excel
Matplotlib
Python
Linear Regression
Data Mining
Six Sigma
Minitab
Data Analysis
Lean Manufacturing
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