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Hire Dr. Fernando F.

United Kingdom

USD 45 /hr

Freelance Economist and Data Analyst

Profile Summary

I am a UK-based Economist and Data Analyst with an academic background in Economics and professional experience in financial analysis, accounting, and quantitative research. I specialise in econometrics, statistical modelling, financial forecasting, and data-driven decision support. With strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and statistical tools, I help clients transform complex datasets into clear insights, robust models, and actionable reports. My work combines economic theory with practical data analysis to support research projects, policy evaluation, business strategy, and investment decisions. My areas of expertise include: • Econometric modelling (regression analysis, time series, panel data) • Financial modelling and valuation • Statistical analysis and hypothesis testing • Data visualisation and dashboard development (Power BI) • Market research and economic research reports • Cost analysis and forecasting • Cloud-based data solutions (AWS) I also hold AWS Cloud certifications, enabling me to work with cloud-based datasets, build scalable analytical workflows, and support research teams handling large or structured data environments. I am detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and committed to delivering rigorous, high-quality analytical work tailored to each client’s objectives. If you need support with economic research, quantitative analysis, financial modelling, or data-driven insights, I would be pleased to collaborate.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Data Collection
• ☆ Information Retrieval
• ☆ Information & Knowledge Management
• ☆ Data Storage
• ☆ Geopolitics
• ☆ Development Economics
• ☆ Python
• ☆ SQL
• ☆ Excel
• ☆ STATA
• ☆ Tableau
• ☆ Personal Finance & Budgeting
• ☆ Investment Management
• ☆ International Economics
• ☆ Political Economy
• ☆ Macroeconomics
• ☆ Econometrics
• ☆ Microeconomics
• ☆ Behavioural Economics
• ☆ Socioeconomics

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, Newswriting, Translation

Research Market Research

Consulting Financial Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Work Experience

Part time research assistant

FF(remote)

October 2024 - Present

Economist

UTAD

January 2024 - January 2024

Education

BSc in Economics

Universidade de Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro - Portugal

September 2003 - June 2007

Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

  Amazon Web Services

  February 2025 - Present

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

  Amazon Web Services

  December 2023 - Present

• Diploma In Accounting Level 3

  The Association of Accountants Technicians

  September 2015 - Present