Greetings! I'm Ashhar and I’m a data scientist, economist, and researcher with experience in data analytics, statistics and econometrics, machine learning, market intelligence, branding, and business writing.
I provide introductory, standard, and advanced* Economics and DataTech solutions in multiple areas:
➢ Cross-Sectional, Time Series & Panel Data Analysis
➢ Regression and Classification,
➢ Financial & Economic Modeling
➢ Machine Learning Algorithms
➢ Data Modeling, Database Engineering, and Pipelines
➢ Geographic Market Mapping
I work with a variety of tools:
➢ MS Excel, Google Sheets
➢ EViews, STATA
➢ Python, R/RStudio
➢ SQL, MySQL, BigQuery, Access
➢ Tableau, Power BI, Looker
I also provide Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), helping businesses understand which channels actually drive revenue and how to reallocate spending accordingly.
As a data analyst, I have worked with a variety of data sets, and am skilled in cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to derive actionable insights and make accurate predictions.
As an economist, I have a deep understanding of macro and microeconomic principles and their applications in enterprises (start-ups, SMEs and large businesses) and non-profits.
As a research writer, I have written many articles on economics, technology and business. I am editor-in-chief of Effective Thoughts, a writing platform I founded.
If you're looking for a data analyst, economist, or researcher who can help you make sense of complex data, streamline your data workflow, and derive actionable insights, please don't hesitate to contact me.
I'm excited to learn more about your project and help you achieve your goals!
*My agency (WISE Solutions) and I also offer intensive and extensive econometric modeling and DataTech services. If your project needs a specialized, tailored, and team-driven analytical approach, I’d be happy to help!
Machine Learning
Python
Data Science
Python Scikit-Learn
SQL
Statistical Analysis
Data Visualization
Econometrics
Data Analytics
Microsoft Excel
Dashboard
Information Analysis
Data Cleaning
Economic Analysis
Economics
Maroof K.
Karachi, Pakistan
$10/hr
5.0
327 jobs
✅ TOP RATED PLUS — TOP 3% OF UPWORK TALENT ✅
Hi, I’m Maroof Khan — an Excel, Power BI, and Data Analytics specialist with 7+ years of experience and 250+ completed projects.
I help businesses turn complex, messy, and disconnected data into:
Data → Transformation → Dashboards → Business Insights
My focus is simple: reduce manual work, improve reporting accuracy, and build clear reporting systems that help businesses make better decisions.
I have worked with international clients across e-commerce, finance, healthcare, real estate, travel, marketing, and operations.
🎯 WHY WORK WITH ME?
✨ Top Rated Plus Freelancer with proven Upwork experience
✨ 250+ completed projects with real business data
✨ 7+ years of Excel, Power BI, and reporting experience
✨ Strong attention to accuracy, validation, and business logic
✨ Clear communication, reliable updates, and professional delivery
✨ Business-focused reporting — not just charts and visuals
📊 SERVICES & EXPERTISE
✅ MICROSOFT EXCEL
• Advanced formulas and complex calculations
• Interactive dashboards and KPI scorecards
• Financial and operational reporting
• PivotTables, PivotCharts, and Power Pivot
• Excel Data Models
• Automated recurring reports
• Large dataset management
• Data cleaning, reconciliation, and validation
• XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, and dynamic formulas
• Professional trackers and reporting templates
✅ POWER BI
• Interactive and executive dashboards
• KPI and management reporting
• Data modeling and relationships
• DAX measures and calculated KPIs
• Power Query transformations
• Sales and financial dashboards
• Inventory and operations reporting
• Marketing and e-commerce analytics
• YoY, MoM, variance, and trend analysis
• Drill-through and dynamic reporting
• Report optimization
• Power BI Service and refresh workflows
✅ POWER QUERY & REPORTING AUTOMATION
• Data cleaning and transformation
• Combining Excel and CSV files
• Merge and append queries
• Automated weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting
• Reusable data workflows
• Data validation and quality checks
• Standardizing inconsistent datasets
• Reducing manual copy-and-paste processes
✅ BUSINESS & PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS
• Sales & Revenue Analysis
• Profit & Margin Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• E-commerce Analytics
• Inventory Reporting
• Marketing KPI Reporting
• Forecast vs. Actual Analysis
• Budget & Variance Analysis
• YoY & MoM Analysis
• Executive KPI Scorecards
📈 INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
E-commerce & Retail | Finance | Healthcare & Wellness | Real Estate | Travel | Marketing | Operations & Logistics | Education | Restaurants | Construction & Project Management
🌟 WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
✔ Clean and professional reporting solutions
✔ Clear KPI definitions and accurate calculations
✔ Automated and reusable workflows where possible
✔ Strong data validation and cross-checking
✔ User-friendly Excel and Power BI reports
✔ Reliable communication and professional delivery
✔ Solutions your team can confidently use and maintain
🚀 LET'S TURN YOUR DATA INTO CLEAR BUSINESS INSIGHTS
Whether you need an Excel dashboard, Power BI report, automated reporting workflow, financial analysis, or help fixing a complex workbook — I can help turn your data into a clear, accurate, and reliable reporting solution.
Send me a message and let's discuss your project.
Dashboard
Data Visualization
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
Data Analysis
Templates
Analytics Dashboard
Visualization
Data Analysis Consultation
Data Analytics & Visualization Software
Microsoft Power BI
Power Query
Data Analytics
Interactive Data Visualization
Financial Reporting
Business Intelligence
Data Cleaning
Analytics
Real Estate Financial Modeling
Bank Reconciliation
Rabia I.
Karachi, Pakistan
$8/hr
5.0
35 jobs
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: Founders and business owners don’t need more tasks on their plate. They need someone reliable who can turn scattered information into useful insights, organize the data behind their decisions, and keep day-to-day operations moving.
𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥.
With a Master’s degree in Quantitative Sociology and 4+ years of experience in research, data, and business operations, I combine analytical thinking with hands-on execution. My work spans: Market Research, Data Analysis, Customer Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Online Research, Data Management, and Admin & Operations Support.
I don’t just collect information, I help make sense of it.
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
I help businesses understand their markets, customers, competitors, and opportunities through structured research and actionable insights.
• Market Research & Online Market Research
• Customer Intelligence & Customer Insights
• Customer Research & Voice of Customer (VoC)
• Competitive Analysis & Competitor Research
• Industry Research & Market Trends
• Consumer Research & Customer Discovery
• Target Market & Audience Research
• Social Listening & Social Media Research
• Qualitative & Quantitative Research
• Secondary / Desk Research
• Market Opportunity & Gap Analysis
• Company & Brand Research
• Influencer Research
• Research & Strategy
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 & 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
I work with structured and unstructured data to turn scattered information into clean, organized datasets, trackers, reports, and useful business insights.
• Data Analysis & Data Insights
• Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
• Data Cleaning & Data Verification
• Data Entry & Data Management
• Database & Spreadsheet Management
• Research Data Collection
• Reporting & Data Visualization
• CRM Data Management
• Dashboards, Trackers & Documentation
𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
Need someone who can handle the execution after the research is done? I also provide reliable ongoing support with:
• Virtual Assistance & Administrative Support
• Executive Support
• CRM Management
• Email & Calendar Management
• Project Coordination
• Documentation & Database Management
• Online Research
• Lead Generation & Outreach
• Task Tracking & Operations Support
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
My recent projects include, Customer Intelligence for a SaaS business, Market & Competitive Research, Social Listening and Consumer Research, Industry Research, Customer & Audience Analysis, Influencer Research, and the curation of 200+ strategy reports and presentations.
I have worked on both short-term research assignments and ongoing research/data projects, supporting clients from initial information gathering and data organization through analysis, insight development, and reporting.
𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀
Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | SPSS | Power BI | Looker Studio | Airtable | Notion | HubSpot | Zoho CRM | Asana | Trello | Mondaydotcom | Canva
If you're looking for a dependable research and data professional who can support your **market research, data analysis, customer intelligence, and ongoing administrative or operational needs**, I'd be happy to help.
Keywords to help you find me:
Market Research, Market Analysis, Market Sizing, TAM SAM SOM, Competitive Analysis, Competitor Research, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Customer Intelligence, Customer Insights, Customer Discovery, Consumer Research, Customer Experience Research, Voice of Customer, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Analysis, Industry Research, Company Research, Brand Research, Audience Research, Audience Segmentation & Targeting, Social Listening, Market Trends, Research Methods, Topic Research, Online Research, Internet Research, Target Market Research, Go-To-Market Strategy, Product-Market Fit, Feasibility Study, Survey Design, Statistical Analysis, Research & Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Data Management, Data Cleaning, Data Visualization, CRM Management, Administrative Support, Operations Support, Virtual Assistance
Market Research
Data Analysis
Competitive Intelligence
Customer Insight Analysis
Virtual Assistance
Data Visualization
Online Research
Microsoft Excel
Calendar Management
Social Listening
Customer Relationship Management
Customer Service
Keyword Research
Online Market Research
Industry Research
Google Sheets
Administrative Support
Social Media Marketing
Ahmed H.
Bahawalpur, Pakistan
$15/hr
4.9
21 jobs
I write YouTube scripts for faceless channels that keep viewers watching from the first second to the last, built around retention psychology, strong hooks, and curiosity loops that actually work.
I've written across true crime, pop culture, tech, mysteries, health, and commentary niches, helping channels hit 700K, 850K, and 1M+ views on individual videos.
What I deliver:
✔ High retention scripts (long & short form)
✔ Hooks that grab attention instantly
✔ Storytelling structure built for watch time
✔ SEO-friendly titles and natural pacing
✔ Research-based, accurate content
✔ Scripts written in your channel's voice, not a freelancer's
If you want scripts that grow your channel, send me a message.
Trend Analysis
Scriptwriting
Writing
Storytelling
Copywriting
Content Writing
Essay Writing
YouTube
Content Research
Keyword Research
YouTube SEO
Content Strategy
Script
YouTube Video
Rizwan Z.
Lahore, Pakistan
$14/hr
4.9
258 jobs
Welcome to My Freelancer Profile! 🌐
Greetings! I'm Riz, Your Six Sigma Expert for Precision and Excellence!
Dynamic Business Process Analyst passionate about optimizing organizational performance. Experienced in analyzing, designing, and implementing efficient processes. Specializes in Black Belt Six Sigma methodologies for peak performance.
Visio | Lucidchart | CAD Expertise
🔍 Visualization Maestro:
• Proficient in Visio and Lucidchart, I transform complex ideas into visually engaging diagrams. Whether it's flowcharts, mind maps, or process diagrams, I ensure clarity and coherence in every detail. Let your ideas come to life with my visualization skills.
• 🔄 Process Flow
• 🏢 Organograms
• 🌐 Organizational Charts
• 🔝 Hierarchy Charts
• 🏢 Floors Layouts
• 📊 Gantt Chart
• 💡 Other Designs
• 🌀 Visio Diagrams
• 🎨 Lucidchart Creations
• 🚀 Lucid Work Coordination
📐 CAD Wizardry:
• As a CAD specialist, I bring concepts into reality through detailed and accurate designs. My CAD proficiency ensures your projects are not only well-designed but also functionally flawless.
🌐 Business Process Analyst 📊 | Transforming Strategies into Efficiency
🔍 Process Optimization:
• I optimize business processes using Six Sigma and Lean methods, reducing costs and enhancing agility.
📈 Data-Driven Decision-Making:
• Proficient in data analysis, extracting insights from complex datasets. Utilize advanced analytics for informed decision-making and contribute to data-driven strategies. Skilled in process mapping and improvement for operational excellence.
🛠️Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• I foster teamwork for seamless cross-functional solutions, improving business performance through effective communication.
🔧 Technology Integration:
• I optimize tech for efficient business processes, from automation to software integration, aligning with objectives for enhanced effectiveness.
🔄 Continuous Improvement:
• Dedicated to continuous improvement, I use feedback and metrics for effective processes, ensuring ongoing adaptation to business needs.
🛡️ Risk Management:
• I understand business risk and create strategies for continuity and resilience through thorough risk assessments.
🎓 Black Belt Six Sigma Mastery:
• My proficiency in Black Belt Six Sigma sets me apart. I excel in employing data-driven methodologies to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of your processes.
🤝 Project Management Excellence:
• Experienced project manager ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality are met.
🌐 Versatility Across Industries:
• Applied Six Sigma across healthcare, finance, and more, tailoring methodologies for your project's unique needs.
🔍 Attention to Detail:
• I understand the significance of small details in the larger picture. My meticulous approach ensures that every aspect of your project is thoroughly examined and optimized.
📈 Proven Track Record: Led team, revamped procurement: -30% lead time, -20% costs. Key role in CRM implementation, +25% customer satisfaction.
Virtual Assistant Extraordinaire 💼
🌐 Global Support: Remote admin support - manage schedules, handle emails for seamless operations, letting you focus on business growth.
🤖 Automation Enthusiast: Time-saving solutions via automation tools. Simplify tasks, freeing time for strategic decisions and core business.
📝 Microsoft Word
▪️ Official designs templates
▪️ Typing work
▪️ Assignments
📊 Microsoft Excel 📊
• Pivot table base work sheets 🔄
• Hyperlinks click base work sheets 🔗
• Formulas base automatic calculations work sheets 📊
• Technical working sheets ⚙️
• Graphical representations on excel value base work sheets 📈
• Data organize 📑
• Highlighting duplicate entries by auto formula 🚨
• Filter & evaluations of data by expertise with fast results. 🧮
• Official templates 📄
• All types of technical reports 📊📋
• Gantt Chart 📅
🖥️ Microsoft PowerPoint
• 🤵♂️ Professional presentation
• 🌊 Flow Design
• 📊 Google Slides
📧 Microsoft Outlook and other Email Software 📧
• 📬 Email communications work
• ✉️ Emails handling and response
🎨 Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop, Visio Design)
• 📷 Photo Editing
• 📐 Layout Designs
• 🖼️ Graphics
• 📄 Official Templates
• 🪧 Logo Designs
• 📇 Business Cards
🌐 Web Experience
• 🔍 Web searching
• 🔄 Data Scraping
• 📊 Data collection
• 📈 Data analysis
🚀 Why Choose Me?
✨ Diverse Skill Set:
• Proficient in Visio, Lucidchart, CAD, and Business Process Analysis. With Virtual Assistant skills, I provide a versatile skill set.
🤝 Client-Centric Approach:
• I focus on grasping your needs for tailored solutions that match your goals.
🚀 Results-Driven:
• Committed to delivering tangible results—a partnership for your success, not just a service.
Enhance projects with visuals, virtual aid. Collaborate, align for solutions. Advocate improvement. Pursue excellence! Streamline, enhance, manage with finesse. Let's achieve greatness together!
Regards,
Riz
Data Visualization
Microsoft PowerPoint
Process Flow Diagram
Google Search
Autodesk AutoCAD
Virtual Assistance
Process Improvement
Process Design
3D Drawing
Microsoft Visio
Industrial Engineering
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Data Entry
WAJIH B.
Lahore, Pakistan
$40/hr
4.9
243 jobs
Market Research | Economic & Business Planning | Financial Modeling | Sustainability Audit & Strategy Expert
Are you seeking a world-class Market Research Analyst, Economist, Business Planner, and Financial Strategist who can decode complex markets, model financial success, and futureproof your business for the AI era?
I help corporates, startups, investors, and governments make confident, data-driven decisions. From AI SaaS product validation and e-commerce scaling plans to sustainability audits and multi-year financial projections, I turn your ideas into executable, investment-ready strategies.
With 20+ years of global experience, a PhD in Sustainable Economics, and over 200 projects completed across 50+ countries, I deliver end-to-end strategic intelligence — combining market foresight, financial accuracy, and sustainable growth vision.
Trusted by Global & Regional Leaders
Clients: United Nations · Adobe · Aramco · Telenor · Islamic Development Bank · Tabby · Ministries · Startups · Investment Funds
I’ve served clients across MENA, Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America, translating macroeconomic complexity into clear, boardroom-ready strategies.
📊 CORE EXPERTISE AREAS
1️⃣ Corporate & Startup Market Research
In-depth B2B/B2C intelligence, primary + secondary research
Market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM) and future demand forecasting
Competitor benchmarking, gap & opportunity mapping
AI, SaaS, and Tech Ecosystem research (agentive AI, automation, MarTech, FinTech)
E-commerce intelligence: pricing, logistics, funnel optimization, digital spend ROI
Investor decks, SWOTs, and feasibility insights that drive funding decisions
2️⃣ Business Planning & Financial Forecasting
5–15 year business plans aligned with investor expectations
Comprehensive financial models, P&L, cashflow, and break-even analysis
Startup valuation models, unit economics, and scenario simulations
Revenue modeling for AI SaaS, FinTech, e-commerce & sustainability ventures
ROI & sensitivity analysis for data-driven investment confidence
3️⃣ AI SaaS & Digital Business Growth
Agentive AI product strategy — market validation & competitive positioning
Go-to-market (GTM) and growth playbooks for SaaS and subscription models
Digital funnel design, automation audits, and customer lifecycle optimization
AI-assisted marketing ecosystems for smarter acquisition and retention
4️⃣ Sustainability, ESG & Green Economy Strategy
Sustainability audits and impact measurement for corporates & developers
ESG frameworks (CSRD, GRI, SASB, SDG-linked KPIs)
Circular economy strategy, carbon accounting & green innovation
Sustainable city, tourism, and infrastructure feasibility studies
5️⃣ Economic & Policy Advisory
Sectoral policy frameworks for innovation, trade, and SME growth
Macroeconomic and fiscal modeling, impact assessments
Think tank advisory and white-paper research for governments & NGOs
Leadership and emotional intelligence in economic governance (PhD specialization)
6️⃣ Real Estate, Infrastructure & Smart City Strategy
Feasibility studies & demand analysis for hospitality, housing & mixed-use projects
Smart infrastructure, district cooling, and energy transition strategy
Tourism and cultural economy planning with sustainability KPIs
7️⃣ Strategic Trade, Defense & Industrial Research
Defense procurement & UAV industry analysis
Strategic minerals, lithium & energy storage market foresight
Bilateral trade strategy & industrial corridor investment design
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME
✅ PhD-level analysis + real-world execution — research meets results
✅ Cross-sector expertise — connecting AI, finance, sustainability & commerce
✅ Data storytelling mastery — turning analysis into investor confidence
✅ Global insight, local precision — 50+ markets, 5 continents
✅ Top Rated (97% JSS) · $80K+ earned · 200+ successful projects
INDUSTRIES SERVED
FinTech · AI SaaS · E-Commerce · Green Energy · FMCG · Real Estate · Policy & Governance · Defense · Tourism · Digital Transformation · Manufacturing · Education · Healthcare · Infrastructure · ESG & Impact
🌱 YOUR STRATEGIC GROWTH PARTNER
If your organization is ready to:
🌍 Expand into new markets with precision
📊 Strengthen investor trust with robust plans and data models
🤖 Launch AI SaaS or digital ventures with market-backed validation
🌱 Build sustainable, ESG-aligned growth frameworks
💼 Turn business complexity into clarity and execution
📩 Message me now — I’ll deliver insight-driven, actionable roadmaps that transform your vision into measurable success.
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Data Analysis
Market Analysis
Market Research
Competitive Analysis
Sustainability
Business Planning & Strategy
Industry Research
Marketing Strategy
Qualitative Research
Business Plan Writing
Economic Analysis
Financial Model
Gap Analysis
Financial Plan
Target Market Research
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