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Data Analysis & Reporting

Make the numbers explain what is happening.

You have the information. Now make it useful. Turn scattered spreadsheets, bills, logs, and measurements into clear comparisons and findings you can use.

Does this sound familiar?

You may be looking for help because…

  • Your information is spread across files and difficult to reconcile.
  • A cost, usage, or performance trend does not make sense.
  • You need to compare periods or alternatives on a fair basis.
  • You want a clear report that another person can follow and review.
How I would approach it

Start with the question. Follow the evidence.

I organize the source material, check for missing entries and inconsistencies, and define the calculations needed to answer your question. Using Excel, charts, and structured reporting, I look for meaningful patterns while making the assumptions and limits visible. The objective is an explanation you can follow back to the underlying information.

Useful work you can act on

What you could receive

The deliverables are agreed before work begins. Depending on your project, they may include:

  • An organized workbook or analysis suited to the agreed scope.
  • Transparent calculations and clearly stated assumptions.
  • Charts and comparisons that address the decision at hand.
  • A plain-language summary of findings, limitations, and recommended next steps.
Illustrative situation · not a client case

A problem this service could help address

An energy bill rises even though your habits appear unchanged. An analysis could compare billing periods, usage, rates, and available weather information to examine which factors explain the increase and which deserve further investigation.

Experience behind the approach

Technical depth. Clear explanations.

My background spans engineering, commissioning, technical review, and analytical problem-solving. I bring a structured approach to checking information and explaining what it means for the decision you face.

For a documented example of my investigative work, explore the Barker Square traffic-safety case study. It combines observations, video analysis, roadway review, spreadsheets, and a written report prepared for independent engineering review.

Read the traffic-safety case study (PDF) ↗

Consulting is primarily remote and based on the information available. Work requiring site inspection, testing, or a current professional license is scoped separately or referred to an appropriately qualified professional.

Tell me what you haven’t been able to resolve.

Describe the problem, what you have already tried, and the decision you need to make. I will review your inquiry and respond by email so we can determine fit, scope, and the next step.

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Starting at $100/hour, subject to project scope. Scope, deliverables, and fees are agreed before work begins.

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