I am an independent researcher, consultant, advisor, and presenter specializing in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including measuring what matters/KPIs,, predictive analytics, strategic planning, surveys, data analytics, and research reports. Based in Richmond, Virginia, USA, I do project work with businesses, research institutions, universities, and nonprofit agencies. I partner with leading market research and technology solutions companies and an international network of experts. My services include advisory, research, analytics, and facilitation in the areas of: • Predictive Analytics - The use of data, statistical algorithms, and modeling techniques to forecast the likelihood of future outcomes based on any relevant data. The goal is to go beyond knowing what has happened to decrease uncertainty about the future and associated risk. Includes demand forecasting, rolling forecasts, developing and validating models, improving assumptions and estimates, and Monte Carlo simulations. • Strategic Planning & Measurement – Includes developing key performance metrics, measuring what seems to be unmeasurable, strategic thinking, environmental scans and competitive analysis, strategic analysis, innovation, business planning, cost management, scenario planning, balanced scorecard, monitoring results, and risk management. • Data Collection & Analysis – Framing the question, gathering and assembling data from a variety of internal and external sources, decision analysis, descriptive and advanced statistical analysis, visualization and presentation of results. • Research Support – wide array of research services including topical, market, grants, case studies, reports, and various methodologies for businesses, research institutions, universities, and nonprofit agencies.