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Benjamin B.

Adelaide, Australia

$30/hr
5.0
18 jobs

My key skills are in Research, Analytics and Policy. My Freelance experience is diverse covering: - NDIS Report Writing and Research for a NDIS provider. - AI Government Policy Review, Policy Research and AI training for large clients. - Real Estate Research, Policy and Law Analysis for a Buyers Agent - Real Estate Town Planning application research for a Buyers Agent. - Research and Advocacy Report Writing for a Youth Political Science Nonprofit. My experience comes from: - Policy Analyst experienced in writing government submissions and Advocacy reports on various Sustainability and Climate Change topics. - Policy Officer (Environmental Impacts) contributing to state, national and international policy discussion in Clean Air and Plastics focusing on Health Impacts and Root Causes. - A Big 4 professional services firm for 1.5 years in Infrastructure Economics and Real Estate. - Part of a Diverse Lived Experience Policy Panel supporting a Mental Health peak body to advocate and contribute to the Policy discussion as the face of mental health consumers. - Active Lived Experience Advocate in Government Committees and Co Designing Research and Projects with Nonprofits and Universities. My qualifications are a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) and I am working on a Master of Environment and Climate Emergency. I have achieved 2 Head of School Commendations for my high grades. I have over 6 years experience in Governance positions in Youth and Conservation nonprofits including over 1.5 years as a Nonprofit Board Secretary. I hold a Diploma of Governance from the Institute of Community Directors Australia. Feel Free to reach out and have a chat to see how I can help you!

  • Environment
  • Sustainability
  • Urban Planning
  • Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
  • Report Writing
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Policy Analysis
  • Public Policy
  • Disaster Recovery
  • AI Content Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Policy Writing
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Real Estate
  • Article Writing
  • Market Research
  • Industry Research
  • Data Collection
Nosha A.

London, United Kingdom

$30/hr
4.9
358 jobs

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5.0 I am a research associate and data analyst with strong expertise in environmental science, air quality modelling, climate policy analysis, statistical modelling, and academic research. I support clients with high-quality technical analysis, data-driven research, scientific writing, and coding across a wide range of academic and professional projects. My technical skills include data science, machine learning, statistical analysis, Python, R, Fortran, geospatial analysis, air pollution modelling, climate and environmental data analysis, and scientific visualization. I can help with data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, model development, regression analysis, machine learning workflows, code debugging, automation, reproducible research pipelines, and interpretation of complex results. Alongside my technical work, I also provide academic writing, editing, proofreading, and research mentoring services. I help students, researchers, and professionals improve the clarity, structure, coherence, and academic quality of their work. This includes literature reviews, methodology sections, research proposals, dissertations, journal manuscripts, reports, presentations, and data analysis write-ups. I also specialize in improving and humanizing AI-generated texts. I can revise AI-assisted writing to make it sound more natural, original, academically appropriate, and aligned with the intended audience, while preserving the author’s ideas and voice. My approach is careful, reliable, and detail-oriented. I aim to deliver work that is technically accurate, clearly written, and suitable for academic, professional, or publication purposes. Whether you need support with data analysis, coding, research design, scientific interpretation, academic writing, or editing, I can help turn complex ideas and datasets into clear, polished, and meaningful outputs Some of my previous client's feedback: "He has great knowledge and provide the information which I need immediately" "He is really easy to contact and he did a great job" "The job Nosha completed was excellent. He was very easy to work with, understood perfectly what I needed and was always available to talk about the project. He completed the work ahead of time and with very high quality. I fully recommend him" "He understood the job very quickly and did exactly as per requirement. Submitted on time. Punctual. And knows his work well. Very happy with his work." "He is a real creative and resourceful software engineer. He is very professional. I really recommend him for any work" "Nosha did a good job and is a great self-starter. Did not have any questions and got the job as I asked. Would highly recommend him."

  • GIS
  • R
  • Scientific Literature Review
  • Environmental Science
  • Python
  • Data Analysis
  • Fortran
  • Academic Writing
  • Proofreading
  • MATLAB
  • Literature Review
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Copy Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Machine Learning
  • Geospatial Data
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Overleaf
Nathan S.

Exeter, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I am a PhD researcher specializing in water quality and ecological impacts within river restoration projects. With over seven years of experience, I effectively combine academic research with practical applications in the UK water sector. My expertise includes wastewater network modeling to analyze pollution from combined sewer overflows and developing Python-based software to enhance operational efficiency. I also actively contribute to citizen science initiatives, believing that community-led research plays a vital role in addressing water challenges. Whether you need data analysis, consultancy, or research support, I bring a blend of technical skills and strategic thinking to deliver impactful results. Let's discuss how I can assist with your project and drive meaningful outcomes in environmental science.

  • Environment
  • Python
  • Object Detection
  • Water
  • Research & Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Extraction
  • Machine Learning
  • Sustainability
  • College & University
Marine I.

Cordoba, Argentina

$50/hr
4.8
67 jobs

Engineer (M.Sc.) with 13+ years of experience in the energy industry and environmental consulting. Specialized in carbon accounting, decarbonization strategy design, and climate policy advisory for governments, corporates, and communities. Currently leading the first province-wide GHG inventory and decarbonization roadmap for Córdoba, Argentina. Contributor to the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Technical Working Group, providing global guidance on market-based accounting approaches. My motivation stems from being an agent of change in environmental care and the fight against climate change. I am passionate about achieving a clean, sustainable, and affordable energy supply. Core competencies: Community & Corporate GHG Inventories (Scope 1, 2 & 3) - Climate Action Plans & Decarbonization Roadmaps - Renewable Energy Integration & Energy Transition Policy - Carbon Markets, Offsets & Environmental Attributes - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Product Carbon Footprinting - Science-Based Targets (SBTi) & Net-Zero Strategy - Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building I am committed to contributing my expertise to drive meaningful change and support organizations in their sustainability journeys.

  • Data Analysis
  • Quantitative Research
  • Technical Writing
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Wastewater Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Energy Optimization
  • Petroleum Engineering
Neesha B.

Rochester, Minnesota

$85/hr
5.0
124 jobs

I'm an experienced sustainability writer, researcher, and consultant specializing in biology, sustainability, CSR, and ESG analysis and reporting. My educational background in Biology and Environment Science has helped ensure I will always write high-quality content sourced from peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, and reliable research groups. No greenwashing here! If you like a job done thoroughly, we'll get along well. I have been in the sustainability field for 9 years and love every part of it, from shoveling compost to calculating emissions to researching new credentials and standards in the industry. Projects I've worked on include: - ESG Reports for both public and private companies, government, and higher education aligned to GRI, SDG, IPCC, and SASB standards - B2C articles, web pages, product descriptions, books, and thought leadership posts - B2B white papers, internal reports, technical research, and data analysis - Providing feedback on new sustainability-related products and services such as carbon accounting platforms or decarbonization software - acting as a Sustainability Director-for-hire for small businesses, sitting in on investor calls, managing philanthropy and giving, and overseeing teams carrying out sustainability efforts and measuring ESG metrics and KPIs I've worked with clients in a variety of industries: manufacturing, energy, marketing, fashion, science, academia, travel, finance, and more. New to sustainability? No problem! Whether you've been around a while and need help with your ESG report, or are just getting your business off the ground and are looking for SEO-optimized content or a benchmarking analysis of your industry's sustainability initiatives, I'd love to help out! My passion is for science and sustainability, but if you're in need of a thorough researcher and editor I'm happy to research and write about all types of content :)

  • Environment
  • Content SEO
  • Environmental Science
  • Sustainability
  • Proofreading
  • Content Editing
  • Website Content
  • Blog Content
  • Research Papers
  • Content Writing
  • Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
  • Environment & Green Technology
  • Environmental Analysis Software
  • Report Writing
  • White Paper Writing
Jason M.

San Diego, California

$95/hr
4.9
48 jobs

🚀 🥇 Expert-Vetted Talent | Principal AI/ML | GenAI, LLM, RAG, Fine-tuning, Cloud(Azure, AWS, GCP) | Healthcare & FinTech I transform complex business challenges into cutting-edge AI solutions. With 15+ years leading AI/ML initiatives and a Doctor of Philosophy in Machine Learning from Iowa State University, Master's in Computational Neuroscience from UC San Diego, I deliver production-ready GenAI systems that drive measurable ROI. ✅ What I Offer: • GenAI & LLM Solutions: Custom GPT fine-tuning, prompt engineering, multi-agent systems, RAG architectures • Production AI Systems: End-to-end ML pipelines, MLOps, model deployment at enterprise scale • Healthcare AI: Clinical trial automation, medical document generation, HIPAA-compliant solutions • AI Strategy & Architecture: Technical roadmapping, proof-of-concepts, AI transformation leadership • Full-Stack AI Development: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, AWS, GCP, Azure, Vector DBs, Kubernetes 🎯 Recent Achievements: • Built AI system processing 100K+ clinical trials for pharma enterprise, enabling intelligent Q&A and benchmarking • Developed GenAI platform generating 100+ page clinical trial protocols with 95% accuracy • Led 60+ engineer team delivering first commercial AI healthcare product at ResMed (NYSE: RMD) • Created $1M+ revenue AI products in first year at multiple startups • Secured $3.5M+ funding through strategic AI product development 💼 Industry Expertise: • Healthcare/Pharma: Clinical trials, EHR integration, medical AI, FDA-regulated software • FinTech: Real-time fraud detection, risk assessment, payment processing systems • Enterprise SaaS: Multi-tenant architectures, API development, scalable AI services • Retail/E-commerce: Recommendation engines, inventory optimization, customer analytics 🔧 Technical Stack: AI/ML: GPT-4/5, Claude, Llama, BERT, Transformers, Fine-tuning, RLHF, RAG, Vector Databases Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Ruby, Go, SQL Frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, LangChain, Scikit-learn, FastAPI Cloud/DevOps: AWS (SageMaker, Lambda, ECS), GCP (Vertex AI), Azure, Kubernetes, Docker Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Pinecone, Weaviate, ChromaDB Tools: MLflow, Weights & Biases, Git, CI/CD, Jupyter, Streamlit 📊 Quantifiable Impact: • 73% engagement increase for nonprofit youth chatbot with emotional intelligence • 94% accuracy in crisis detection for at-risk populations • 10X growth in subscriber base through AI-driven optimizations • 100+ pages of medical documents generated with regulatory compliance • $100K+/month revenue generated through ML-powered ad targeting 🎓 Credentials: • M.Sci. Computational Neuroscience - UC San Diego • IBM Certified: RAG and Agentic AI • Deep Learning Specialization - Coursera • Published researcher in AI/ML (Psychological Science, ICSE) • 4 provisional patents in AI/computer vision 🌟 What Sets Me Apart: Unlike typical developers, I combine deep technical expertise with business acumen from leading multiple successful startups. I don't just build models – I architect complete AI ecosystems that scale, comply with regulations, and deliver measurable business value. My neuroscience background provides unique insights into building truly intelligent systems that understand human behavior and needs. 📋 Services I Provide: • Custom LLM fine-tuning and deployment • RAG system architecture and implementation • Multi-agent AI system development • Healthcare AI and medical document automation • AI-powered data extraction and processing • Computer vision and image analysis solutions • Production ML pipeline development • AI strategy consulting and roadmapping • Technical due diligence for AI projects • Team mentoring and AI capability building 🤝 Working With Me: I pride myself on clear communication, translating complex AI concepts into actionable business strategies. Whether you need a production-ready AI system, strategic guidance, or technical leadership, I deliver solutions that exceed expectations. I'm available for both short-term projects and long-term engagements. Ready to transform your business with AI? Let's discuss how I can help you leverage the latest in GenAI, LLMs, and machine learning to achieve your goals. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, GenAI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, GPT-4, GPT-5, Large Language Models, LLM, Fine-tuning, RAG, Retrieval Augmented Generation, RLHF, Vector Database, Embeddings, Transformers, NLP, Computer Vision, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Python, AWS, GCP, Azure, Healthcare AI, FinTech AI, MLOps, AI Architecture, Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Hugging Face

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Extraction
  • ETL Pipeline
  • Data Analysis
  • Large Language Model
  • AI Agent Development
  • AI Bot
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Data Science
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Python
  • MLOps
  • Generative AI
  • Prompt Engineering

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