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Thank you for taking a look at my profile here on Upwork! I would love the opportunity to help you answer the questions you need to answer or solve the problems you need to solve.
The kinds of clients I work with most often:
โ Have a lot of data, but donโt know how to unlock the insights hidden inside it
โ Know the specific questions or problems theyโre hoping to solve with their data, but need help on the technical side with data wrangling and modeling
โ Need to build out a forecast, classification, ranking, or impact model, but arenโt sure where to begin
โ Are students (DNP, PhD, etc.), researchers, or survey designers who need help with statistical analysis
โ Need help organizing and visualizing their data in a way that can clearly and effectively communicate key information
โ Are seeking help to design an analytical methodology, but plan to do the actual analysis in-house
Ultimately, regardless of the industry or specific context or circumstance, what my clients want (and what I am able to successfully provide them) are the answers, insights, patterns, and connections that can be illuminated through thoughtful, creative, and intelligent data analysis.
The reviews of my work have been extremely positive. . .
"๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐'๐๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐'๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ต๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐.โ - Biotech company financial forecast model
"๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฎ ๐๐ธ๐ถ๐น๐น ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐, ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ป๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฑ. ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฎ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ." - Tech-forward real estate company algorithm development
"๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ผ๐๐๐ฝ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ด๐ผ๐ฎ๐น ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ผ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐. ๐ง๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ถ๐, ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต. " - Online/retail business customer and purchase analysis
โ A bit more about me:
My passion, skills, and experience center on the application of data science and analytics to help clients solve business problems, make smart decisions, and uncover truths about people, systems, and organizations. I have worked with clients in a diverse range of sectors and industries including healthcare, pharma, biotech, real estate, management consulting, retail, restaurants, e-commerce, online subscription services, and more. I have also worked with clients in both academia and government and have conducted data science training seminars at the Texas Medical Center, at a major oil and gas company, and elsewhere.
โ Skills & Proficiencies
โ Data modeling (linear and logistic regression, machine learning, prediction, optimization models, decision models, simulation, ranking models, classification models)
โ Statistical analysis & consulting
โ Custom survey design & data analysis
โ Quantitative analysis
โ Shiny app development
โ Data science consulting (e.g. designing methodologies to solve business problems)
โ Data team consulting (how to grow your team, who to hire/what to look for, assessments and training)
โ Building / optimizing / expanding new or existing data models
โ Operationalization / conceptual modeling
โ End-to-end data science project delivery, including data capture, modeling, deep analysis, and presentation of results
โ Tools & Platforms
โ R
โ Shiny
โ ggplot2, corrplot
โ MS Excel Expert
โ Database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Heroku, etc.)
โ Survey platforms (Typeform, Survey Monkey, Fast Ask, Conjointly)
โ Credentials & Professional Experience
โ 18+ years in data analytics space which includes:
โ 11+ years as a data science and analytics freelance professional
โ 2.5 years leading the data solutions team at a marketing strategy firm in Tokyo
โ 6.5 years in International Business Development at MD Anderson Cancer Center
โ CAP (Certified Analytics Professional) (2014-current)
โ MBA from the University of Houston (2013)
โ BS in Biology from the University of Arizona (2002)
๐Does it sound like I might be a good fit? ๐คฉ Send me a message describing your problem or project, and we can begin discussing how I may be able to help! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Thanks for reading and I hope to hear from you!
Data Science
Data Analysis
R
Statistical Analysis
Data Modeling
Microsoft Excel
Predictive Analytics
Survey Design
Linear Regression
Survey Data Analysis
Business Modeling
Analytics
Quantitative Analysis
Data Visualization
Survey Question Writing
Nguyen Anh Huy N.
Takamatsu, Japan
$45/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I am a multilingual full-stack developer, data engineer and data scientist speaking 5 languages (Dutch, English, Japanese, German and Vietnamese) and am based in Japan.
I studied law and ended up in software engineering & data science.
I design and build complete end-to-end data systems, owning everything from backend pipelines to business logic to frontend UI experiences.
I work best in cross-functional and multilingual environments and projects where speed, clarity and impact matter. I enjoy solving technical problems and clarifying them in language that anyone can understand, and I like bridging gaps between technical experts and non-technical stakeholders for that purpose, utilizing my data visualization and front-end skills.
Data Analysis
Python
Data Extraction
ETL
Front-End Development
SQL
Data Engineering
Data Visualization
Back-End Development
Data Cleaning
BigQuery
Tableau
pandas
Japanese
Market Research
Aitulla Labib L.
Kyoto, Japan
$20/hr
4.7
15 jobs
I am a Python Data Analyst & ML Engineer specializing in transforming raw data into clear, decision-ready insights for research and business applications.
With a strong background in Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn) and R, I work across the full data pipeline โ from data cleaning and feature engineering to statistical analysis, machine learning modeling, and performance evaluation. My approach focuses on structured, reproducible analytical workflows that produce accurate and interpretable results.
My experience includes developing end-to-end analytical systems such as an Earthquake Risk Prediction platform, where machine learning techniques were applied to historical datasets and results were presented through clear visual outputs. I have also contributed to AI-driven analytics and operational data analysis projects.
What I can help with:
โข Data cleaning, preprocessing, and structured analysis (Python, R, SQL)
โข Machine learning models (classification & regression)
โข Research and thesis data analysis with clear methodology
โข Statistical analysis and predictive modeling
โข Data visualization, charts, dashboards, and reporting
โข Clear explanations and well-documented analytical reports
My work emphasizes clarity, reliability, and delivering insights that support informed decision-making.
Data Analysis
Python
R
Data Visualization
Microsoft Excel
Statistical Analysis
Research Paper Writing
Technical Writing
Report Writing
Academic Editing
Proofreading
Data Interpretation
PowerPoint Presentation
Presentation Design
Infographic
Yuhi N.
Toda, Japan
$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Native Japanese translator with 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Analyst. I bridge the gap between complex technical concepts and natural Japanese expression, specializing in the localization of data-driven platforms and financial content.
Unlike general translators, I bring hands-on expertise in SQL, Python, and Tableau to every project. This allows me to translate technical documentation, BI tool interfaces, and analytical reports with 100% technical accuracy.
My Specializations:
IT & Data Science: Localization of SaaS tools, technical manuals, and API documentation.
Finance & Investment: Deep understanding of US stock markets, cryptocurrency (Web3/Mining), and market research reports.
Business Localization: Adapting marketing materials for the Japanese market while maintaining the original brand voice.
Having managed large-scale data projects at a major Japanese telecommunications company (JCOM), I understand the importance of precision and deadlines.
Letโs discuss how I can help your project resonate with the Japanese audience.
Data Analysis
Machine Learning
Python
Japanese
English
Statistical Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Tableau
Academic Translation
Business Translation
Data Visualization
Technical Writing
Albert O.
Higashihiroshima, Japan
$4/hr
5.0
2 jobs
I am a data scientist, experienced in data scraping, mining, and analysis. Whether you are trying to discover hidden information, or notice complex data patterns, I can be able to help any time. I have also particpated in App testing, machine learning and training and I can do great in this field too.
Data Analysis
Data Mining
Analytical Presentation
Data Extraction
Jiefeng K.
Tsukuba, Japan
$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I am a data scientist, working on environmental science and environmental economics. I focus on energy model, carbon emission accounting, mobility big data analysis, and biodiversity.
Data Analysis
R
Big Data
Environment
Sustainability
Energy
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