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Tapobrata Das G.

West Windsor Township, New Jersey

$25/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Technical Business Analyst, Product Manager & Project Management Consultant with 16+ years of experience delivering data-driven digital solutions in 4 core industries: 🔹Banking 🔹Fintech 🔹Insurance 🔹Human Resources My tenure with Tier-1 organizations like JP Morgan Chase ( 7 Years) , Capgemini (4 Years ) , and Aon Hewitt (2 Years) has endowed me with: 🔹Deep domain expertise 🔹A proven track record of driving results in high-stakes enterprise environments I specialize in: 🔹Evaluating systems, processes, and user experiences 🔹Bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams 🔹Translating ambiguous business problems into clear, structured requirements, process designs, and actionable delivery plans Whether you need: 🔹 A Business Requirements Documentation (BRD) crafted from scratch 🔹 Functional Requirements Documents (FRD) 🔹 User Stories & Acceptance Criteria 🔹 Agile/Scrum Documentation 🔹 An Agile team led through a complex sprint cycle 🔹 A system implementation managed end-to-end 🔹 UAT Planning & Support 🔹 Process Flow Diagrams 🔹 Gap Analysis 🔹 Data Mapping & Workflow Documentation 🔹 Stakeholder Communication 🔹 Project Coordination & Delivery Support I bring structured thinking, strong communication, and enterprise-level execution to every engagement. 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗘 📌 Business Analysis Requirement Gathering • Functional Analysis • Documentation • Technical Writing • Workflow Analysis • Process Improvement • UAT • Functional Testing • Production Support • Business Process Design • SOPs • Roadmap Delivery 📌 Agile & Project Management Sprint Planning • User Stories • Backlog Management • Stakeholder Management • Risk Assessment • Status Reporting • Vendor Coordination 📌 Domain Expertise Banking • Credit Cards • Fintech • Insurance • HR Systems • Clinical Research • Data Management 📌 Data & Technical Skills SQL • SAS • Informatica • Teradata • ETL • Data Mapping • Data Quality • Reporting 📌 Tools & Platforms Jira • Confluence • MS Excel • MS Project • SharePoint • Tableau • Power BI • Salesforce CRM • ERP Oracle HCM, SAP HR 📌 Methodologies Agile • Scrum • Waterfall • SAFe ✅ Why clients work with me: ✔ I offer a unique combination of Business Analyst, Project Manager, Product Manager, Client Engagement Manager, Client Interview, Operation Consultant, Operation Manager, Business Manager, Technical Business Analyst, Operation Team Member, Business Development Manager and communication leadership roles which are typically handled by separate resources. ✔I serve as a central coordination partner across clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams — simplifying collaboration and improving execution efficiency across projects. ✔ Clear and structured documentation ✔ Strong business-to-technology communication ✔ Enterprise project experience ✔ Reliable stakeholder management ✔ Fast learning and problem-solving ability ✔ Detail-oriented delivery approach In addition to delivery roles, I have participated in hiring panels, helping organizations evaluate candidates and align talent with business and team needs. Clients consistently value my ability to clarify complex requirements, bridge business and technology teams, and drive projects towards successful outcomes, as reflected in my portfolio items Let’s discuss how I can help streamline your requirements and bring delivery excellence to your next project. Thank you!

  • Business Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Agile Project Management
  • Dev & IT Project Management
  • Digital Project Management
  • IT Project Management
  • Customer Experience Management Software
  • Product Backlog
  • Requirements Specification
  • Product Requirements Document
  • Requirement Management
  • Requirement Analysis
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Business Process Management
  • Agile Software Development
  • AI Product Management
  • Jira
  • Software Design
  • Qualitative Research
  • Software Consultation
Jamie U.

Pensacola, Florida

$25/hr
5.0
26 jobs

PMP-certified Program Manager and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt specializing in supply chain, product, and project management. I bring structure, strategy, and execution to complex operations, from global logistics and vendor management to product launches and digital content. If your project needs a seasoned professional who gets results without the hand-holding, let's talk. Core services: Project & Program Management · Supply Chain Optimization · Product Management · Process Improvement (LSSB) · Digital Content Strategy · SOP Development · Vendor & Supplier Management · Risk Management · Cross-functional Team Leadership · KPI & Performance Reporting · Logistics & Global Trade · Agile & Waterfall Project Delivery · Business Operations Consulting · Stakeholder Communication · Budget & Resource Planning

  • International Development
  • Product Development
  • Agile Software Development
  • Agile Project Management
  • Project Management
  • Management Skills
  • Business Management
  • Oracle Enterprise Service Bus
  • Microsoft Virtual Server
  • Google Closure
  • Jira
Jim D.

California, Maryland

$45/hr
5.0
312 jobs

Fractional Systems Engineer & Infrastructure Advisor Complex IT, Data Center & Delivery Systems Overview / Summary I work with organizations that operate complex technical environments and need clarity, stability, and credible decision-making, not surface-level explanations. My background is in systems engineering and large-scale technical operations, where infrastructure is not theoretical. It is power distribution, cooling, cabling, monitoring, automation, and governance operating under real constraints. Over the past two decades, I’ve worked across defense, enterprise IT, and modernization programs where reliability, transparency, and risk discipline matter more than speed or marketing narratives. Today, I support clients in three primary ways: • Explaining complex IT and data center infrastructure for technical and semi-technical audiences • Designing and auditing system-level delivery and governance models where failure carries real consequences • Translating engineering reality into executive-ready insight without diluting technical truth Clients tend to engage me when: • Oversimplification would be dangerous • Infrastructure needs to be understood as a system, not a checklist • Content, analysis, or guidance must reflect how environments behave in production I’m known for connecting the dots between physical infrastructure, automation, monitoring, and human decision-making — and for communicating those connections clearly to the people accountable for outcomes. What I’m Typically Hired For • Infrastructure & Systems Analysis Making complex environments intelligible across technical, operational, and leadership layers. • Technical Thought Leadership & Educational Content Producing accurate, credible material on IT infrastructure, data centers, automation, and systems governance. • Delivery & Governance Stabilization Helping organizations regain control when projects, platforms, or portfolios drift out of alignment. • Human-Centered Automation & Monitoring Strategy Designing automation and observability approaches that support — not replace — accountable human judgment. Selected Outcomes • Supported 200+ complex initiatives across regulated and high-risk environments • Helped organisations reduce rework and delivery friction through system-level modelling and clarity • Enabled executives and technical leaders to make better decisions by seeing infrastructure holistically • Delivered over $300K in consulting value through focused, high-trust engagements How Engagements Usually Work Most clients engage me in one of the following ways: • A diagnostic review of infrastructure, delivery, or governance challenges • A targeted advisory engagement focused on a specific technical or operational problem • A fractional advisory role supporting ongoing clarity, decision-making, or content development Engagements are typically milestone-based or retainer-driven, depending on scope and duration. Core Domains & Tools Systems Engineering • IT & Data Center Infrastructure • Infrastructure Monitoring & Observability Automation Strategy • Model-Based Delivery & Governance • Risk & Reliability Technical Writing & Thought Leadership • Executive Translation Microsoft 365 • PowerShell • SharePoint • Enterprise Collaboration Platforms Working Philosophy Technology should make systems clearer, not more opaque. Automation should elevate human judgment, not obscure accountability. Good infrastructure thinking respects reality — not just diagrams. If your organization needs someone who understands how complex technical systems behave in the real world — and can communicate that understanding with precision — we should talk.

  • Report Writing
  • Computer Skills
  • Academic Writing
  • Business Writing
  • English
  • Technical Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Software
  • Blog Content
  • Technical Report
  • Qualitative Research
  • Requirement Analysis
  • Website Content
Ritu K.

Mason, Ohio

$60/hr
4.6
9 jobs

I am a chemical engineer who loves to work on sustainable and circular solutions to reduce our impacts on planet earth. I have over 15 years of experience in process engineering, consulting, and training in diverse streams including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), GHG accounting, circular economy, biofuels, waste upcycling. I have experience in utilizing data analysis tools to derive insights for environmental footprints. I want to harness my skills to assist businesses in attaining their circularity and sustainability goals.

  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Sustainability
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Green Technology
  • Data Analysis
  • Chemistry
  • Tutoring
Nicholas R.

York, Pennsylvania

$50/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I have over 15 years of experience bringing projects from concept to production — covering manufacturing automation, IT systems, compliance readiness, and custom software development. My career started with manufacturing, robotics, CNC automation and has grown to include app development, MSP service delivery, and GRC audit readiness. This mix lets me move easily between physical systems, digital workflows, and compliance frameworks — building solutions that work on the factory floor, inside IT environments, and in front of auditors. GRC & Audit Readiness • SOC 2 Type 1 & Type 2 prep • ISO 27001 implementation • CMMC readiness for DoD suppliers • NIST 800-171 / 800-53 gap assessments • Risk registers, policies, and evidence tracking systems MSP & IT Services • Microsoft 365 & Azure administration • Identity and access management (MFA, conditional access, Defender) • IT service workflows, ticketing, and monitoring • Project management and client-facing documentation Engineering & Automation Expertise • DFM for injection molded products • Injection mold design and product development • CNC programming (lathe, mill, Swiss) • Robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, collaborative robots) • Automated cell design, production, commissioning • Conveyor & material handling systems App & Software Development • Web apps: PHP, React, Node.js, Tailwind, APIs • Desktop apps: Python, Streamlit, Electron.js • Mobile apps: React Native, Expo, Android/iOS builds • Workflow automation: Power Automate, Excel Online, SharePoint • Data & reporting: Power BI, dashboards, quoting/ROI calculators Typical Projects I Deliver • SOC 2 readiness roadmaps and evidence trackers • End-to-end order & incident management systems (PHP + Excel Online + Power Automate) • Risk registers and policy templates tailored to NIST/ISO • Quoting calculators (Excel/Python/Streamlit) with automated PDF output • Mobile apps for workforce reporting, tracking, and task management • Shop floor dashboards linking CNC / robotics data into KPIs • Custom API integrations to connect CRMs, ERPs, and production systems If you’re looking for someone who understands engineering, IT, and compliance, I can deliver practical, scalable solutions that combine automation depth with modern app development and GRC audit readiness. Let’s talk about your project, whether you need audit prep, MSP support, automation, or application development.

  • SOC 2
  • Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
  • CMMC
  • ISO 27001
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • Information Security
  • IT Project Management
  • Microsoft Power Automate
  • Automation
  • Process Optimization
  • Risk Management
  • Policy Development
  • Managed Services
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
Corinne F.

Napa, California

$65/hr
5.0
6 jobs

My career in workplace safety is built from a simple belief: safety should make sense to the people doing the work. After years working hands-on in manufacturing environments, I saw how often safety programs looked good on paper but failed on the floor. So I began consulting to help small businesses build systems that are clear, practical, and actually used. I provide HSE consulting and workplace safety support for small manufacturing and automotive companies, including: Safety policy and procedure development OSHA-aligned program creation and documentation Workplace safety audits and gap assessments Job hazard analyses (JHAs) ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 Internal Audit / Compliance Guidance Training program development and custom training content SDS program organization and hazard communication support Incident review and corrective action planning Safety culture improvement strategy My focus isn’t just compliance — it’s clarity. I help owners and managers turn overwhelming regulatory requirements into organized, streamlined systems their teams can confidently follow. As my service offerings grow, I’m also integrating human-centered design principles into my work, with the long-term vision of building more intuitive, user-friendly workplace systems. Because safety shouldn’t live in a binder. It should live in how your business operates every day.

  • Safety Assessment
  • Safety Engineering
  • Workplace Safety & Health
  • ISO 14001
  • Training & Development
  • Policy Development
  • Ergonomics
  • Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Management
  • Program Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Employee Training
  • Occupational Health
  • Facility Design
  • Environmental, Health & Safety Software
  • Management Consulting
  • User Experience
  • UX & UI Design
  • Human Factors Analysis

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