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A dynamic Senior Biostatistician and Data Scientist seeks to bring an accomplished combination of education and experience to an industry-leading employer. 15+ years of experience in related data analysis, computer programming, and instruction roles for distinguished universities. Ph.D. in Biostatistics, with an M.S. in both Bio-Engineering and Applied Mathematics. Proficient in data management, mathematical modeling, grad/undergrad instruction, longitudinal/statistical analysis, project management, and more. Diligent and goal-oriented, with the skills, education, and hands-on experience needed to make an immediate impact as part of any fast-paced team.

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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.

**I am a Quickbooks ProAdvisor and reseller who can offer significant discounts on new Quickbooks Online accounts as well as multi-company discounts on new accounts! Discounts only apply to new Quickbooks accounts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am a certified Quickbooks Level 1 and Level 2 ProAdvisor, with experience working for a CPA firm in Northern Virginia. Currently, I am accepting new clients as I grow my business founded in 2022, The Robinson VAST Company, LLC. I am currently assisting over 20 clients, some with multiple Quickbooks companies, in 2025. Occasionally, I accept new clients as time allows. Please message me to find out if we would be the perfect match to work together! Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed and behind with the business side of your business? Are your bookkeeping and/or ongoing business tasks something that you would rather leave to someone else? Do you need more time to focus on the qualities of your business that make it unique, special and successful? If so, I can help! My passion is in supporting small to medium businesses to achieve their goals by providing a high level of professional bookkeeping services. One of my greatest hopes is that my assistance will help business owners free up time and space allowing them to focus on their top priorities. As I gained business and bookkeeping experience, I began to notice an important pattern with the clients that I assisted. In order to focus on the top priorities of their businesses, entrepreneurs and owners desperately needed bookkeeping and admin support just to be able to free up enough time to allow more focus on the work that made their businesses special, unique and most importantly, SUCCESSFUL! If you would like to find out how my assistance could elevate your business, please follow the clear and simple steps outlined below explaining how we can work together. 1. Contact me to set up an interview or free consultation. 2. Explain the pain points of your business and/or the help you are seeking that would provide the assistance to free up more time for you to focus on your core business offerings. 3. I will gather the information from our meeting and create a custom proposal inline with your business necessities and priorities. (No obligation and completely risk-free). 4. If you agree with my proposal and want to move forward in working together, hire me on Upwork. 5. I will get started managing your books right away. I look forward to working with you! Message me and let's chat! *Qualifications: Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration with various accounting classes as part of the curriculum, Quickbooks Level 1 & Level 2 ProAdvisor with Platinum status, and Wave Accounting experience, professional bookkeeper, business specialist with management and leadership experience gained through assisting diverse business types and structures.

I advise early-stage, seed, and pre-seed startups with market research, product development, and investment materials. I also work directly with investors and VCs, providing them with due diligence, market research, data analysts services. I know what investors look for in startups. More importantly, I know what will disqualify a candidate from being considered. I will help you validate your market fit by targeting the right people, understanding your competition, refining your business model and strategy, and positioning your business so that it is attractive to both customers and investors. I specialize in: • Market Research & Data Analysis • Market Sizing & Segmentation • Customer Discovery & User Research • Startup Evaluation & Business Models • Competitive Analysis & Technology Review • Unique Value Proposition & Competitive Advantage • Product Validation & Product-Market-Fit • Rapid Prototyping & Minimum Viable Product (MVP) • User Acquisition, Conversion, & Retention • Pitching and Pitch Decks, & Approaching Investors I work with startups, established businesses, and investors who wish to know more about a particular industry, market, product, niche, or customer group. My market research has helped clients to secure funding, target new markets, launch products, anticipate trends, develop features, mitigate financial risks, create marketing campaigns, increase customer lifetime value (CLTV), decrease customer acquisition costs (CAC), improve margins, form strategic partnerships, make smart hiring decisions, streamline operations, and execute on their long-term vision. CLIENT SERVICES & DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: Market Research Studies and Reports • Market Research Studies: Longitudinal Studies, Controlled Studies, Study Design • User Research Studies: Interviews, Focus Groups, Surveys, Polls, Customer Feedback • Reports: Complete Market Research/Industry Reports, Whitepapers, Literature Reviews Business Research, Reports, and Presentation Materials • Competitive Analyses: SWOT, PESTLE, Levels of Competition, Features Matrix, Pricing Strategy • Business Memos: Executive Summaries, Product Briefs, Case Studies, Financial Performance • Investment Memos: UVP, Technology Review, Organizational Charts, Forecasts, Valuations • Data Analysis: Spreadsheets, Sales Calculators and Forecasting, Sales and Market Performance • Data Visualizations: Interactive Dashboards, Custom Infographics, Graphs, Charts, Tables, Maps • Presentations: Pitch Decks, Investor Presentations, Product Demos/Brochures, One-Pagers New Product Development and Product Management: • Product Design: Mockups, Wireframes, Prototypes, Design Criteria, Decision Matrices • UX/UI: UX Audits, A/B Testing, Customer Personas, User Stories • Product Development: Bill of Materials, Financial Projections, Supplier CRM, Procurement • Product Management: Product Roadmaps, Gantt Charts, Stakeholder Mapping, Product Proposals Business Programs for Incubators, Accelerators, and Universities • Program Evaluations: Performance Review, Problem Areas, Recommended Interventions • Business Course Creation: Course Curriculum, Schedule, Course Materials and Assignments • Course Management: Recruitment, Instruction, Ongoing Communications, Feedback, Evaluations

Hi, I’m Dr. Soleyman Paydar — a Statistician & Data Analyst with 17+ years of experience. I specialize in performing high-quality statistical analyses for academic, medical, and business research, and I have extensive experience preparing complete data analysis chapters for Master’s and PhD dissertations. My services include: • Comprehensive data analysis using SPSS, AMOS, and SmartPLS • Clear interpretation of quantitative results • Full APA-formatted reporting, including tables, figures, citations, and narrative explanations ready to insert into your thesis or manuscript • Guidance on methodology, research design, and statistical justification • Free initial consultation to discuss your research needs and determine the best statistical approach With a strong background in advanced statistical modeling, SEM, PLS-SEM, multivariate analysis, and non-parametric methods, I ensure your results are accurate, defensible, and aligned with academic standards. I’m committed to delivering professional, timely, and high-quality work. Feel free to reach out—I look forward to supporting your research success. Very Respectfully, Dr. Soleyman Paydar