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GOVERNMENT RFP EXPERT / GRANT WRITER / TECHNICAL WRITER / GHOSTWRITER. You have found the one-stop shop for all your writing needs! I am a creative, adept, and detail-oriented proposal and grant writer, technical writer, ghostwriter, and editor with decades of experience and a broad (and deep!) skill set, including: - UNMATCHED expertise (more than a DECADE of experience) in GOVERNMENT RFPs and more broadly in proposal and grant writing, editing, and project management in response to both corporate and government RFPs and corporate and government grant opportunities. - A proven track record in proposal and grant writing, with many of my proposals having resulted in 8- and 9-figure contracts. - Extensive experience translating complex technical and regulatory concepts into clear, concise, and compelling content. - Top quality ghostwriting and book editing, including having ghostwritten a USA TODAY AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLING book. - Experience writing for a variety of other content needs, including sales/investor pitch decks, website content, marketing collateral, professional bios and resumes, and more! The specific experience and skills I will bring to your project include: - Acted as Advisor in the Proposals department at Fortune #4 CVS Health - Have completed more the 120 proposal projects, many under tight deadlines, for a variety of industries, including healthcare, IT, logistics, and food service - Managed many types of RFPs, including corporate, state and local governments, federal government contractors, union groups, and private employers - Skilled at interpreting technical information gathered from subject matter experts into accurate and compelling proposal content. Know how to ask the right questions in order to properly convey your value proposition - Ghostwriting and book editing experience, including having ghostwritten a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling book - Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Excel. I look forward to finding out how I can harness my creativity and years of experience to meet all of your writing needs!

I have been working as a freelance writer for over seven years. During that time I have worked extensively in the SaaS and B2B niche, helping brands reach their audience through high-quality, story-driven content. I love to dig deep into complex topics, staying true to them while delivering Forbes-style content that is entertaining and informative.

Technical Writing Experience I have 20+ years experience as a freelance writer with over 300 pieces of user facing documentation. I write user manuals, software module specifications, API documents, and software architecture diagrams. Have written for Samsung, Disney Interactive, Whirlpool, Maytag, Sony Computer Entertainment, Nintendo, Electronic Arts, ESPN.com, and many others. I am an expert in Microsoft Office and Visio. I am in expert in Google Docs. I have years of experience in Markdown and HTML. Embedded Systems Programming Experience I have 25+ years experience as embedded systems programmer. Experience in real-time environments in C, C++, and many different assembly languages. Experience with Raspberry Pi and Arduino. Experience with Zilog, ST6, ST7, ST8, ST9, 68000, 6809, Freescale Kinetis, and Microchip. Experience with Bluetooth, WiFi, RS-232, and ModBus. B.S. in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University.

I'm a grant writer who specializes in SBIR and STTR proposal, the federal, non-dilutive R&D funding that lets startups, inventors, and deep-tech founders commercialize their technology without giving up equity. I've written for NIH, NSF, and DoD/Navy solicitations. Top Rated, 100% Job Success, 5.0 across every engagement. Most of my clients have the hard part already solved: real technology, real data, a genuine breakthrough. What stands between them and the funding is a proposal that has to do two things at once satisfy strict federal compliance rules to the letter, and make a technical innovation legible and compelling to evaluators who may not share the founder's expertise. That's the gap I close. What I do: - SBIR/STTR Phase I proposals — technical volume authoring, cost volume construction, and budget structuring that stays within agency caps (including Base/Option splits where required). - Federal submission compliance — formatting, page and font limits, and multi-volume requirements verified against official agency instructions (DoD DSIP, Grants.gov, and agency-specific portals). - Technical writing & consultation — turning complex science and software into clear, evaluator-ready narratives. Recent work includes documentation and consultation for AI software, plus invention and patent-stage application writing. Recent highlight: I led a complete Navy SBIR Phase I submission for a GPS-denied timing-correction software technology, authoring the technical and cost volumes, engineering the Base/Option budget within Navy caps, bringing all seven required DSIP volumes to 100% compliance, and supporting the client through certification and on-time submission under real deadline pressure. The client endorsed the work as committed to quality, accountable for outcomes, and detail-oriented. How I work: I start with the solicitation and its evaluation criteria, flag eligibility or compliance disqualifiers before they cost you, then build a submission-ready package narrative, budget, and attachments with a clear checklist so nothing slips before the deadline. If you have an SBIR/STTR or federal R&D opportunity coming up, message me with the solicitation number and the due date. I'll give you an honest read on fit and exactly how I'd approach it. Sam.gov, Grants.gov, EU, SBIR, Business Plan, SOP Writing, Call for Proposals, Call For Quotation, RFQ, RFP, RFI, UN, Climate Action, Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNFAO, UNFPA, Climate Change , SBA

Hi, I'm Kulsoom Kousar (KK), based in Chicago, Illinois. I have 9 years of experience helping startups, agencies, eCommerce brands, and growing businesses streamline operations, improve customer experiences, automate workflows, and build scalable digital solutions. My background spans AI Automation, Quality Assurance (QA), Full-Stack Development, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Video Editing, CRM Management, and Virtual Assistance, allowing me to support projects from planning and strategy through execution and growth. Top Rated freelancer with $50K+ in earnings, a 100% Job Success Score, and 42 successfully completed projects on Upwork. Many of my clients appreciate having one dependable professional who can handle both technical and business needs without the hassle of coordinating multiple freelancers. 🟢 Core Business Services 🟢 AI Automation & Workflow Automation 🟢 Virtual Assistance & Administrative Support 🟢 CRM Setup, Management & Automation 🟢 Project Management & Team Coordination 🟢 Lead Generation & Market Research 🟢 Business Operations Support 🟢 Data Management & Reporting 🔵 Development & Technical Expertise 🔵 Full-Stack Development 🔵 WordPress Development & Customization 🔵 Shopify Development & Store Management 🔵 WooCommerce Development 🔵 Website Design & Landing Pages 🔵 CMS Development & Customization 🔵 Back-End Development 🔵 Third-Party System Integrations 🔵 Website Maintenance & Performance Optimization 🔵 Database Management 🔵 Mobile & Web Application Support 🟢 Quality Assurance & Testing 🟢 Manual Testing 🟢 Automation Testing 🟢 Functional Testing 🟢 Regression Testing 🟢 Cross-Browser Testing 🟢 Mobile Application Testing 🟢 Website Testing 🟢 Test Case Creation & Execution 🟢 Bug Tracking & Reporting 🟡 Marketing, Content & Creative Services 🟡 Digital Marketing Strategy 🟡 Social Media Management 🟡 Content Creation 🟡 Content Marketing 🟡 Video Editing 🟡 SEO Optimization 🟡 Blog Management 🟡 Short-Form Content Creation 🟡 Brand Growth & Audience Engagement 🟡 Marketing Automation I have worked with businesses across a wide range of industries, helping them improve efficiency, strengthen their online presence, optimize business processes, and deliver better customer experiences. Whether you need an AI Automation Specialist, QA Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, Digital Marketing Expert, Content Creator, CRM Administrator, Video Editor, or a reliable Virtual Assistant, I bring a practical, results-driven approach and a strong commitment to quality. In a nutshell, I combine technical expertise, business operations, marketing knowledge, and creative problem-solving to help businesses grow, automate, and scale more efficiently. I'm always open to long-term collaborations and projects where I can contribute both strategically and technically to help businesses grow.

Upwork Expert-Vetted IT Consultant with over 10 years of experience across consulting firms (IBM, Accenture), privately held and publicly traded corporations, startups (VC-funded and solopreneurs), and the public sector (federal and state agencies). I help organizations build AI-enabled SaaS and custom applications through Agile and Scrum delivery (CSM), stakeholder alignment, and technical requirements, ensuring on-time delivery and long-term business value. Experience includes delivering a $750K U.S. Air Force platform featured in Popular Science's pre-release coverage, creating a $450k multi-year software development proposal to sustain a startup's business engagement, and building multiple knowledge bases for audiences ranging from 30 to 35k+. Previous Roles: Level II Help Desk/Business Analyst, Application Developer/Test Engineer, Project Management Analyst, Technical Writer, Functional Analyst, Systems Analyst, Product Analyst, Product Manager, Technical Product Manager, AI/ML Technical Product Manager, Program Manager, and Business Solutions Lead