Passionate about leveraging data and economic insights to drive strategic decision-making, I bring almost ten years of experience in economics, finance, and data analysis to help clients achieve their goals.
As a Top Rated Plus freelancer on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score, I deliver high-quality work that consistently exceeds client expectations. My ranking among the top 3% of performers reflects a commitment to excellence and results-driven performance.
I hold a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Helsinki and a Bachelor's degree in Econometrics. My specialized studies in behavioral economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam provide me with a unique perspective on economics and tackling complex projects.
๐ Research Expertise
Economic Research:
โ Developed health economics models and authored accompanying white papers and a journal
article.
โ Worked as a research assistant for professors at Harvard and Penn State.
โ Assisted a senior researcher at the Hong Kong Finance Ministry.
โ Assisted graduate students with dissertations and reviewed research papers on macroeconomic
trends and investment environments.
Market Research:
โ Prepared case studies, pitch decks, and competitor analyses for various clients across different
industries.
โ Conducted M&A research, contributing to global expansion strategies for multinational
corporations.
โ Analyzed mergers and acquisitions to provide actionable insights that informed executive
decision-making.
๐ฆ Financial Analysis
โ Managed over โฌ50 million in development costs at OP, Finland's largest commercial bank,
overseeing tracking and forecasting of costs and reporting directly to management.
โ Built financial models, including three-statement models and DCF valuation analyses.
โ Raised capital for a trading firm, facilitating their financial growth and market expansion.
โ Developed a financial analysis tool for a hedge fund, enhancing their investment decision-making
processes.
โ Collaborated with investment firms, hedge funds, and trading companies to support strategic
decisions.
๐ Data Analysis
Data Visualization:
๐ Automated data processes and visualized data for a Swedish non-profit, standardizing their
reporting to clients.
๐ Built a dynamic Brand Health Dashboard for a medical device manufacturer in Japan, automating
data processing, specifying key performance indicators, and delivering actionable insights.
Data Analysis:
๐ค Worked with an AI/ML team to integrate behavioral insights into a health app, enhancing user
experience through data-driven improvements.
๐ Collaborated with a Harvard professor to analyze Fannie Mae mortgage data, using SQL to pull
and manipulate data samples for research purposes.
๐ง Analyzed sensor data from power plants in South Africa to predict failures and optimize
operations, utilizing MS SQL to access and combine data from multiple sources.
๐ง Technical Skills
๐ Spreadsheets: Excel, Google Sheets
๐ Data Visualization: Power BI, Tableau
๐ Programming & Statistical Tools: Python, R-Studio, Stata
๐๏ธ Databases: SQL
๐ Language Proficiency
๐ซ๐ฎ Finnish (Native)
๐ฌ๐ง English (Fluent)
๐ธ๐ช Swedish (Proficient)
My multilingual abilities allow me to effectively collaborate with clients in diverse international settings.
Qualitative Research
Microsoft Power BI
SQL
Tableau
Microsoft Excel
Market Research
Data Analysis
R
Report Writing
Market Analysis
Online Research
Economics
Econometrics
Economic Analysis
Microeconomics
Doreen K.
Helsinki, Finland
$40/hr
5.0
88 jobs
I am a researcher with over 10 years in the research industry. Whether you are trying to get someone to hold your hand throughout your research process or do your research for professional and personal development, I am here for you. You've found the right freelancer whether you are working on time crunch or have a flexible deadline. You project will be the top in my priority list from the time you agree to work with me to the time you say that you're 100% satisfied with the work.
I can handle research in vast fields which include, but not limited to:
1. Accounting, Statistics and Finance
2. Business, marketing and management
3. History, Political Science and International Relations
4. Nursing and Psychology
5. Communications and Literature
I'm conversant with the most commonly used citation styles, which are: MLA, APA, Harvard, Chicago, Turabian, Vancouver and Oscola.
I offer research services in:
1. Research articles and Reports
2. Literature reviews
3. Reflective writing and annotated Bibliographies
4. Case studies and White papers
5. Paraphrasing, rephrasing and rewriting
6. Editing and proofreading
7. Systematic and scoping reviews
8. Humanizing AI written content
I understand that every employer wants plagiarism-free work. Therefore, I offer a free plagiarism report as a proof of originality and an AI report as a proof of human written work. The plagiarism and AI reports are generated using Turnitin.
In addition to research, qualitative and quantitative data analysis is my forte. I am conversant with the following data analysis software:
1. SPSS
2. Python
3. Excel
4. Tableau
5. Jamovi
6. R
7. Stata
Nvivo (for qualitative data analysis).
Statistical Analysis
Research Methods
Research Papers
Editing & Proofreading
Research Summary
Esther L.
Tampere, Finland
$30/hr
4.5
67 jobs
Research is more than writing. It begins with asking the right questions, choosing the right methods, and presenting evidence that can withstand academic scrutiny. For over 25 years, I have helped students and researchers do exactly that.
As a Finland based professor, university lecturer, interdisciplinary researcher, and academic consultant, I have dedicated my career to higher education, research, and academic mentorship. Over the years, I have worked with undergraduate students, Master's candidates, doctoral researchers, university academics, professionals, research institutions, public sector organizations, and private organizations across a wide range of disciplines and sectors.
My experience spans the social sciences, business, economics, marketing, psychology, education, languages, humanities, and interdisciplinary research. This broad academic and professional background enables me to support clients across a wide range of disciplines while tailoring every project to its unique academic, institutional, or organizational requirements.
Throughout my career, I have supervised, mentored, and supported students, researchers, and professionals from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds, helping them navigate the research process with clarity, confidence, and academic integrity.
My goal is straightforward: to help you produce research that reflects your ideas, meets rigorous academic standards, and stands up to careful examination.
๐ Academic services
โ๏ธ Research proposal development
โ๏ธ Thesis and dissertation writing, structuring, and coaching
โ๏ธ Research papers
โ๏ธ Essays
โ๏ธ Case studies
โ๏ธ Capstone projects
โ๏ธ Literature reviews and theoretical framework development
โ๏ธ Journal articles and manuscripts for publication
โ๏ธ Supervisor and examiner feedback revision
โ๏ธ Qualitative and quantitative research methodology
โ๏ธ Data analysis using SPSS, STATA, SAS, and NVivo
โ๏ธ Interpretation and presentation of research findings
โ๏ธ Academic editing, proofreading, and language refinement
โ๏ธ Referencing and formatting using APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, and OSCOLA
๐ What you can expect
โ Clear and practical academic guidance
โ A well structured, coherent, and academically sound research project
โ Strong methodology and meaningful data interpretation
โ Professional editing that improves clarity while preserving your academic voice
โ Reliable communication and timely delivery
โ A polished document that meets university and publication standards
๐ค About me
I am a Finland based professor, interdisciplinary researcher, project manager, and academic consultant with more than 25 years of experience in higher education, research supervision, international research, and multidisciplinary consulting.
My academic qualifications include a PhD in Applied Languages (English and Literature), an MBA in Marketing and Management, and a BBA in International Business Administration.
My professional experience extends beyond academia to international research, employment services, multicultural development, public sector projects, and cross cultural collaboration. This broad background enables me to combine academic rigor with practical insight while working effectively with clients across different countries, institutions, and disciplines.
๐ฉ Let's work together
Whether you need support with a thesis, dissertation, research paper, journal article, essay, case study, literature review, research proposal, or data analysis project, I would be pleased to discuss your requirements and identify the best way forward for your work.
Would you like us to discuss your project and explore how I can contribute to its success? Simply press the 'Invite to Job' button to send me an interview invitation. If you're ready to get started, press the 'Hire' button, and I'll begin working on your project immediately.
I look forward to working with you ๐ค
Qualitative Research
Research Papers
Academic Proofreading
Counseling Psychology
Research Interviews
Quantitative Research
Quantitative Analysis
Scientific Literature Review
Academic Research
Report Writing
Research Proposals
Scientific Research
Academic Writing
Online Writing
Academic Editing
Nabeel A.
Helsinki, Finland
$30/hr
5.0
31 jobs
I hold a Master's degree in Information Systems from Finland. With three years of work experience as a Technical writer, I have contributed to the growth of my organization and executed various writing projects successfully. I have also been working as an IT Trainer, responsible for teaching Java, C++, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and other programming languages.
Overall, I possess a strong combination of technical writing, data analytics, and research skills, making me a valuable asset in any writing or technical role.
On-Page SEO
Proposal Writing
Tableau
Figma
Microsoft Power BI
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud
Database Query
Business Report
Data Visualization
SQL
Academic Writing
Content Writing
Blog Writing
Website Content
Creative Writing
Aisvarya A.
Turku, Finland
$75/hr
4.7
51 jobs
I am a doctoral researcher at the University of Turku and the co-founder of brilloconnetz.com. I have over 10 years of post-study experience working in 6 countries, spanning 3 continents.
My current research focuses on combining gamification and LLMs to design a dynamic interviewer and analyzer. Specifically, it includes:
๐ฎ Gamification: Use of large language models (LLMs) to achieve dynamic, gamified user interface design.
๐ค Artificial Intelligence: Specialising in prompt engineering for LLMs.
๐ Qualitative Analysis: Performing qualitative analyses with LLMs (system and user prompts within systematic frameworks), RAG & LLM model fine-tuning
๐ฃ๏ธ Interviews: Utilising local LLMs such as Llama, Gemma, and Phi to perform automated dynamic interviews without human intervention.
๐ Cybersecurity and Privacy Concerns: Addressing challenges and risks in utilising LLMs for qualitative analysis, interviews, and gamification.
Previous Education
๐ Bachelorโs Degree: Bachelorโs in Computer Applications from Bangalore University with a First-Class, 2011
๐ Masterโs Degrees:
1. Software Engineering from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom. Merit, 2012
2. Cybersecurity from the University of Turku, Finland. 4.78/5, 2023
My Company
๐ Program, Process & Product Evaluation
๐ Meta-Synthesis, Literature Research, Systematic Review, Market & Customer Research
๐ Helping Organizations Maximize Resources, Eliminate Waste & Increase Output/Turnover
๐ป Leading Software and AI Projects
๐ Data Analysis
๐ Cybersecurity & Risk Assessment
๐ฉโ๐ซ Training & Workshop Organization
๐ Social Impact: Passionate about social and non-profit entrepreneurship, actively seeking opportunities to contribute to the progress and betterment of our world.
Work Experience
02/01/2022 โ CURRENT, Turku, Finland
๐จโ๐ผ Project Manager: PLAYKOSMOS
๐๏ธ Architecture Development: Designed the architecture for the Playkosmos mobile app and backend microservices.
๐ฅ Staff Recruitment: Recruited personnel for the project.
๐ Team Management: Managed and scheduled tasks and workloads for diverse teams, including Flutter, Node JS, Java Developers, Illustrators, and UX Designers
๐ Code Logic Review: Reviewed the applicationโs code logic to ensure quality and efficiency.
๐ก๏ธ Pentesting: API pentesting
07/07/2023 โ CURRENT, London, United Kingdom
๐ฉโ๐ป Project Manager: Leading the Equality Accelerator website project by Plan International.
๐จ Team Management: Responsible for managing UX designers, illustrators, and developers.
โ Best Practices: Ensures adherence to best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
๐ Client-Centric Approach: Guarantees that the clientโs requirements are fully captured and implemented.
01/12/2020 โ 03/04/2021 Stockholm, Sweden
๐ Evaluation Experience: Part of a team of evaluators for the REACH Disaster Management Platform (piloted in Indonesia) for MSF.
๐ Scope: Conducted a desk-based review, key informants' interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, and data analysis.
๐ Tools Used: Excel and SPSS for primary data analysis.
๐ Outcome: Delivered a final report with actionable recommendations for the client.
03/03/2021 โ 05/05/2021, London, United Kingdom
๐ฑ Website Design: Designed a diverse and empowered girls' toolkit mobile website for Plan International.
๐ User Experience Survey: Developed a post-website user experience survey to gather insights from future website users.
03/11/2014 โ 17/12/2015, Lagos, Nigeria
๐ผ Financial Risk Management: Previous work experience in Financial Risk Management at KPMG, Nigeria.
๐ Model Building: Developed various financial models to support organisational decision-making.
๐ Policy Writing: Authored policies for banks, governmental organisations, and other entities on pricing and risk management to ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.
๐ Framework Compliance: Built Excel models tailored to different banking frameworks.
โ๏ธ Automation: Automated various banking workflows, improving efficiency and compliance.
08/09/2005 โ 07/09/2008 Colombo, Sri Lanka
๐ Youth Facilitator: At age 16, served as a Youth Facilitator for the National Action Plan on Youth Employment (NAP) supported by:
๐ข International Labour Organisation (ILO)
๐ Youth Employment Network Sri Lanka (YEN-SL)
๐๏ธ Ministry of Skills Development and Public Enterprise Reforms
๐๏ธ Youth Parliament Member: Participated in the Sri Lankan Youth Parliament (SLYP), majoring in Youth Empowerment, funded by USAID.
๐ฅ Youth Engagement: Actively engaged youth via focus groups, workshops, and research to explore optimal use of the country's resources for economic prosperity.
๐ Notable Contribution: Authored a booklet titled "Palmyrah Resources for SocialโEconomic Development" and submitted it to the Palmyrah Development Board of Sri Lanka.
๐ค Co-Creation Workshops: Facilitated various youth co-creation workshops to collaboratively test ideas before recommending them to stakeholders.
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