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Khaled A.

Ottawa, Canada

$85/hr
4.9
85 jobs

"Khaled did a terrific job on the project. The quality of the work was exceptional and he gave it to me a few days earlier than the deadline. He was very cooperative in answering my questions and was very open to making changes. I would highly recommend him as a freelancer." "He went above and beyond to over deliver on a financial analysis and valuation exercise and I was very happy with his results. Khaled was thoughtful, expedient and nice in character, as he always is. I will be looking to use him again at his earliest convenience, very professional and good guy all around. 5/5, A+, Top Shelf!" Those are some of clients testimonials as I am passionate about startups and helping entrepreneurs as well as investors making insightful decisions. I am a finance professional with over 11 years experience in Venture Capital, Investment Banking and Financial Advisory. Currently, I work with Deloitte Canada, as a senior associate specializing in modeling & valuation so you can get the quality of a big 4 firm for a fraction of the price. I developed strong Excel skills building valuation models and reviewing business plans. In my career, I participated in 7+ investments in startups from initiation to closing with over $50 MM under management. I am a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) and certified FMVA (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst) from the Corporate Finance Institute so I can be efficient in delivering you the best practices.

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Projection
  • Financial Modeling
  • Due Diligence
  • Business Modeling
  • Budget Management
  • Business Valuation
  • Private Equity
  • Investment Banking
  • Tech & IT
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Venture Capital Consulting
Junaid A.

Toronto, Canada

$100/hr
5.0
49 jobs

If you need more than just bookkeeping and want real financial clarity in your business, I help companies clean up their accounting, improve financial reporting, and make better financial decisions. I am a Canadian CPA and Top Rated freelancer on Upwork with more than 15 years of experience across accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, and financial strategy. My background includes senior finance roles at organizations such as PwC and Honda, as well as serving as Head of Finance at a large professional services firm. I work with business owners, startups, and growing companies that need strong financial insight and structured financial management. Many businesses reach a stage where bookkeeping alone is not enough. They need reliable financial reporting, financial analysis, and strategic guidance on growth decisions. That is where I add value. I regularly help businesses with: • Financial reporting and performance analysis • Accounting system improvement and financial controls • Budgeting and financial forecasting • Financial modeling and investment analysis • Business planning and financial strategy • Corporate tax planning and financial structuring Common engagements also include QuickBooks Online cleanup, bookkeeping oversight, financial statement preparation, financial analysis, and corporate tax planning. Financial reporting and accounting: I am highly experienced in preparing complete sets of financial statements including: • Profit and loss statements • Statements of financial position • Cash flow statements • Statements of retained earnings • Financial statement notes I have worked extensively with accounting frameworks including IFRS, US GAAP, Canadian GAAP, and ASPE, and regularly assist companies with accounting structure, reporting processes, financial controls, and audit preparation. Financial modeling and analysis: I also build financial models, forecasting tools, and management dashboards in Excel that help leadership teams understand business performance, evaluate opportunities, and make strategic decisions. I have developed a wide range of financial models including: • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) models • Leveraged Buyout (LBO) models • Comparable Company Analysis (CCA) models • IPO valuation models • Consolidation and forecasting models • Budgeting and long-term financial planning models Tax advisory: I also advise businesses on corporate tax matters, helping owners structure their finances efficiently and ensure their accounting and tax reporting are aligned. I regularly assist with corporate tax filings, financial reporting alignment, and GST/HST compliance. Tools and systems: I have extensive experience working with both enterprise and small business financial systems including: QuickBooks Online (QBO) Xero SAP Oracle Microsoft Excel (advanced financial modeling and analytics)

  • Startup Consulting
  • General Ledger
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Tax Return
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Financial Statement
  • Financial Planning
  • Financial Modeling
  • Cost Accounting
  • CPA
Rajan S.

Montreal, Canada

$50/hr
4.8
131 jobs

Big Four consultant, Morgan Stanley, MBA, CFA Level 1. Working with Fortune 500 clients and startups across diverse sectors. I'm the person who turns the research into a decision. ✅ Who am I? - MBA Graduate from IIM Lucknow (FT-100) and Neoma BS, France, with an Engineering background - Successfully cleared the CFA Level 1 exam on the first attempt. - Experienced management consultant and successfully served clients across sectors. ✅ What can I do? ................................................................................. Management Consulting and Research Expert specializing in: -TAM, SAM, SOM - SWOT analysis - Competitor/Competitive assessment - Need-gap analysis - Go-to-Market strategy (GTM) - Entry modes - Revenue enhancement strategies - Business planning and strategy development - Feasibility analysis for new initiatives and projects - Due Diligence - Investment Analysis - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) - Risk Assessment - Financial Planning ✅ Utilizes: ........................................................................... -Market-line, Euromonitor, Statista, Gartner, SAGE, EMIS, Think Cell, and other industry-leading tools for insights and analysis -Data-driven decision-making approach for impactful presentations ✅ Services offered: Strategy and Planning: ............................................. Strategy, Strategic plan, Business plan, Growth strategy, Go-to-market, Business plans and long-term roadmaps, Strategy consultant, Business growth strategy, Market strategy, Operational plan, End-to-end business plan, Multi-stakeholder strategic plan, Market expansion consulting advisor, International expansion, Experience with APAC, US and Middle East Market Entry, Global strategy, Mission-driven consulting Market and Competitive Intelligence: ............................................ Market research, Market analysis and insights, Market sizing, Market scanning, Quantifying market opportunities, Customer insights, Customer preferences, Industry trends, Competitor strategies, Competitive advantage, Product differentiation, Competitor benchmark, Competitive analysis reports, Research, Need-gap analysis. Financial Modeling and Investment: .............................................. Financial modeling, Financial forecast model, Financial projections, Financial analysis, Forecasting, Projections, ROI, FCF projection, Valuation, Valuation analysis, Business valuation, Bracket DCF, Due diligence, Due diligence material for seed financing, fundraising strategy consultant, Cap table, Investment strategy, Investment analyst, Investment fund, Financial services, Financial appendix data, Executive summaries, Presentations, Investor ready business plan Delivery and Advisory: .......................................... Project management, Project rollout plans, Operational roadmap, Implementation, Organizational design, Business operations, Streamline operations, Process improvement, Process maps, SOPs, Delivering SOPs, Business delivery consultant. Tech and Domain Expertise: ......................................... AI and tech-driven strategy, AI strategy consultant, AI savvy consultant, FinTech strategy consultant, FinTech, AI platform, Mobile apps, SAS products, AI startup marketing plan, Construction business consultant, Real estate Sectors Include: .............................................. Engagements in sectors such as Edtech, Fintech, Agtech, Fitness, Agriculture, Automotive, Real Estate, Artificial Intelligence, Metals and Mining, Aerospace, Healthcare, IT, Renewable Energy, E-commerce, Consumer Electronics, Hospitality, Entertainment, Fashion and Apparel, Food and Beverage, Logistics and Supply Chain, Telecommunications, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Gaming, Financial Services, Education, Environmental Sustainability, and Manufacturing. My adaptability and expertise also extend to Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Digital Marketing, Smart Cities, Internet of Things (IoT), SaaS, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, ESG Initiatives, Circular Economy, Smart Manufacturing, Autonomous Vehicles, Insurtech, Proptech, Regtech, Supply Chain Resilience, Precision Agriculture, Personalized Medicine, Telehealth, Remote Work Solutions, Digital Transformation, Smart Homes, Urban Development, Green Buildings, Real Estate Investment, Sustainable Construction, and Infrastructure Development. I have a proven track record in multiple countries worldwide, offering a data-driven approach and customized strategies that cater to the unique needs of diverse industries. - Offering Consultation and Initial Calls. Get in Touch Today Thank you!

  • Strategy
  • Business Plan
  • Management Consulting
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Market Research
  • Qualitative Research
  • Market Analysis
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Audience Segmentation & Targeting
  • Financial Projection
  • Market Segmentation Research
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Business Consulting
  • Pitch Deck
Assem S.

Moncton, Canada

$60/hr
5.0
23 jobs

I build production software for Apple platforms (iOS, tvOS, and watchOS) and Roku. My focus is video streaming, playback, and ad insertion, on a broad foundation of Apple-platform engineering. Across an 18-year software career, 15+ of it on Apple platforms, I've shipped for Bell Crave, Warner Media, ViacomCBS, IBM, and Quber. A few examples of my work: - Delivered Roku development on the Bell Crave streaming platform in BrightScript and SceneGraph, tuning load times and navigation across device tiers. - Tech-led the video player component across the ViacomCBS suite (MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Noggin) on iOS and tvOS, and refactored ~35% of the shared codebase so each brand could extend it without breaking the others. - Built a lightweight HLS interstitial replacement for discontinuity ads via AVAssetResourceLoaderDelegate, parsing HLS manifests on the fly, opening a path to dropping a third-party ad SDK entirely. - Improved a watchOS app's battery life by 400%+ through a standalone design, HealthKit and location optimization, and removing memory leaks. - Integrated CSAI and SSAI ad insertion and analytics across client apps; added SharePlay and unit-test coverage. Streaming and ad insertion are where I go deepest, but they're a specialty, not a fence. I take on a range of Apple-platform contract work: app architecture, performance, complex UI, StoreKit, and more. Earlier on, I built the original Quber fintech app from scratch (users saved over $2M during beta) and worked for years as a 5-star iOS freelancer here on Upwork, with 22+ jobs and several multi-year clients. How I work: practical and honest. I'll tell you when something can't be done, or when a simpler approach saves you time and money. I'd rather scope a project realistically than oversell it. Available now for contract work.

  • iOS Development
  • Swift
  • SwiftUI
  • Objective-C
  • tvOS
  • watchOS
  • iPadOS
  • WatchKit
  • Roku Development
  • BrightScript
  • AV Foundation
  • Video Stream
  • Performance Optimization
  • Ad Server
  • Video Ad
  • UIKit
  • Kotlin
  • StoreKit
  • In-App Purchases
  • RxSwift
  • SQL
  • SQL Programming
  • iPad App Development
Joachim B.

Hamilton, Canada

$55/hr
4.9
211 jobs

I help businesses scale profitable growth through data-driven programmatic advertising and performance media buying. I specialize in planning, launching, and optimizing high-performing programmatic, go-to-Market, and performance marketing campaigns across Display, Video, YouTube, Meta, Tik Tok, CTV, and Social—using advanced targeting, smart bidding, and continuous optimization to maximize ROAS, CPA, and reach. Whether you’re a startup launching your first campaign or an established brand looking to improve efficiency, I deliver measurable results and transparent reporting. What I Can Help You With ✅ Programmatic strategy & media planning ✅ Campaign setup & management (Display, Video, CTV, Native) ✅ Xandr, DV360, Amazon DSP, The Trade Desk execution, Criteo, MediaMath, Adform, Meta, Bing, Tik Tok & More ✅ Audience targeting, retargeting & lookalikes ✅ Creative, bid & placement A/B testing ✅ Budget pacing & performance optimization ✅ Conversion tracking, GA4 & reporting ✅ Brand safety, fraud prevention & viewability Platforms & Tools Google Display & Video 360 (DV360) The Trade Desk Google Ads (Display, YouTube, Performance Max) Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram) Tik Tok Google Ad Manager (GAM), Google Analytics (GA4), Campaign Manager 360 (CM360) Criteo, MediaMath, Adform, Google Ad Exchange & More In short, i have the implementation, execution, analytical and overall management knowledge / skills to work on Ad Networks, Ad Exchanges, Supply Side Platforms (SSPs), Demand Side Platforms (DSPs), Ad servers, Data Management Platforms (DMPs) and Data Aggregators and more! Why Clients Choose Me ⭐ Performance-focused (CPM, CPC, CPV, CPA, ROAS, CVR-driven etc) ⭐ Clear communication & fast response times ⭐ Strategic thinking + hands-on execution ⭐ Reliable, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven ⭐ Long-term partnership mindset If you’re looking for a programmatic advertising freelancer who treats your budget like their own, let’s talk. Send me a message and let’s build campaigns that actually perform.

  • Facebook Advertising
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Google Ads
  • Display Ad
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Pay Per Click Advertising
  • Advertising
  • Ad Server
  • Monetization
  • Crowdfunding Platform
  • Advertising Strategy
  • Advertising Networks
Shehzad S.

Saskatoon, Canada

$25/hr
4.6
24 jobs

Top Rated Full Stack Engineer | Fintech, AI, SaaS, Mobile, WordPress & Shopify Over the past 8+ years, I've helped startups, enterprises, and government organizations build scalable software products across fintech, travel, eCommerce, AI, Web3, and SaaS. My experience includes Mastercard/Visa payment-switch systems, government platforms, mobile applications, blockchain products, AI integrations, and high-traffic web applications serving users worldwide. Whether you need a React application, mobile app, AI integration, blockchain solution, SaaS platform, WordPress website, or Shopify store, I bring the technical expertise and product mindset needed to turn ideas into reliable, scalable products. 📌 Selected projects are listed by name due to Upwork profile guidelines on external links. Project links, screenshots, and details are available in my Portfolio section. I can also share relevant case studies and technical examples based on your requirements during our conversation. 🚀 Featured Projects • Busbud (Global Travel Marketplace) Contributed to a large-scale travel platform serving global users, built with React, Next.js, Node.js, React Native, and AWS. • AXR Wallet / Axir Wallet Blockchain-powered wallet ecosystem with secure Web3 integrations and mobile applications. • EVDC Network Mobile application supporting EV charging infrastructure, network management, and user engagement. • Proud Profits Business growth and operational management platform focused on performance and efficiency. • OxyFit eCommerce platform for fitness and wellness products with optimized customer experience and conversion-focused design. • MD Fashion Enterprise-scale fashion eCommerce platform delivering premium online shopping experiences. 🏢 Enterprise & Government Projects • TPS Worldwide Worked on banking switch systems and payment-processing infrastructure supporting Mastercard and Visa transaction networks. • Tahaluf Al Emarat Built and maintained government applications with strict security, performance, and reliability requirements. • MoonGaming Developed Web3 gaming infrastructure, blockchain integrations, and backend services supporting digital asset ecosystems. From startup MVPs to enterprise-grade platforms, I enjoy solving complex technical challenges and building products that balance scalability, performance, and user experience. 💡 Core Expertise ✔ Full Stack Development (React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript) with scalable frontend & backend architecture ✔ AI, Automation & SaaS/MVP Development for modern product builds and rapid launches ✔ Mobile App Development (React Native, iOS & Android) for cross-platform applications ✔ E-commerce Development (WordPress, WooCommerce & Shopify) with custom integrations and performance focus ✔ Blockchain, Web3 & Crypto Applications including wallets and decentralized systems ✔ APIs, System Integrations & Backend Engineering (REST, GraphQL, third-party services) ✔ UI/UX Implementation, Performance Optimization & Cloud-based Scalability Industries I've worked with include Fintech, Government, Travel, Healthcare, eCommerce, Web3, SaaS, Logistics, and Startups. Why clients hire me: ✔ Top Rated Freelancer with a proven delivery record ✔ Clear communication and transparent project management ✔ Strong focus on code quality, scalability, and maintainability ✔ Ability to contribute from product planning through deployment ✔ Long-term support and technical partnership If you're looking for a developer who can contribute beyond coding and help turn your vision into a scalable, successful product, let's discuss your project.

  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • TypeScript
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • OpenAI API
  • SaaS Development
  • React Native
  • AWS Development
  • CI/CD
  • Blockchain Development
  • Shopify
  • CMS Development
  • WordPress
  • Ecommerce Website
  • PHP
  • WooCommerce
  • Figma

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