The work is the same kind of work. How much of the project I cover depends on who I work for.
Small businesses
Full lifecycle
Scope, research, analyse, implement, expand.
I do what needs doing. I scope the problem, research it, analyse it, deliver the fix and help you grow from there. You work with me directly.
Typical work
Growth plans, market analysis, business development, operational improvement and hands-on delivery.
Best for
Owner-run businesses that want a hands-on partner for growth or operations.
Large companies
One defined function
Research, analyse, implement.
I join your team as a contractor for one defined function. I report to your project managers and I do not set strategy. I deliver the analysis, review or data work I was brought in for.
Typical work
Analytical reports, data standardisation, contract reviews, pricing analysis and implementation support.
Best for
Organisations with established advisers that need specialised implementation support.
Selected work
Ten plates from the catalogue
Each plate shows where I joined the project and how long it ran. The gold shadow is the project length.
Scope · Research · Analyse · Implement · Expand. Filled boxes show where I was involved.
IVenture Capital Fund
Investment Analytics for a European Venture Capital Fund
Provided analytical support to enhance portfolio reporting and investment analysis.
Involved in: Analyse · Report
7 months
Enhanced portfolio reporting
Standardised analysis frameworks
Improved investment decision support
Analytics
Portfolio Reporting
Data Analysis
IILogistics Operator
Business Development and Vertical Expansion for a Logistics Operator
Developed and implemented an organic growth strategy, and later a vertical expansion for a logistics franchise operator.
Involved in: Scope · Research · Plan · Implement · Expand
Ongoing (4+ years)
3x business size
New service line
Improved operational efficiency
Market Sizing
Vertical Integration
Stakeholder Management
IIIFTSE100 Firm
Pricing Contract Review for a FTSE100 Engineering Firm
Analysed complex supplier agreements to identify pricing inconsistencies and cost recovery opportunities.
Involved in: Review · Analyse
4 months
Identified pricing inconsistencies
Standardised data structure
Clear view of price escalation
Contract Review
Data Analysis
Operational Efficiency
IVMaaS Corporate
Commercial Due Diligence for a MaaS Sector Acquisition
Provided independent data analysis to support the due diligence process for a European mobility provider.
Involved in: Research · Analyse
Under 48 hours
Rapid turnaround analysis
Clear market insights
Actionable acquisition intelligence
Commercial Due Diligence
Competitor Analysis
Strategy
VAcademic Institution
Licensing and Publishing Support for an Academic
Facilitated the commercial publication of an academic work on Roman economic history, managing licensing requirements and negotiating favourable usage terms.
Involved in: Plan · Negotiate · Implement
4 weeks
Secured optimal commercial distribution terms
Negotiated enhanced usage licence limits
Established publishing partnership framework
Commercial Negotiation
Contract Management
Stakeholder Management
VIMBB Consulting Firm
Primary Market Research for an MBB Consulting Firm
Executed field research in Shrewsbury to collect data on taxi usage patterns, supporting due diligence for a private equity client considering market investment.
Involved in: Design · Research · Report
2 days
Identified user behaviour patterns
Quantified market opportunity size
Developed customer segmentation framework
Field Research
Data Analysis
Market Sizing
VIIStartup
Market Expansion for a Health-Tech Startup
Carried out market mapping to inform go-to-market strategy and find B2B partners.
Involved in: Research · Analyse · Review
2 weeks
Actionable strategy backed by data
B2B partnerships pipeline
Improved service offering
Data Analysis
Research
Business Development
VIIIGlobal Consulting Firm
Tech Adoption Research in the U.S. for a Global Consulting Firm
Conducted extensive outreach to government agencies across the USA to gather intelligence on existing technology systems, supporting market entry strategy for a software client.
Involved in: Research · Analyse
2 days
Comprehensive technology landscape analysis
Identified key entry barriers and opportunities
Actionable market entry recommendations
Market Research
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Analysis
IXPrivate Client
Property Sourcing and Acquisition for a UHNW Individual
Led the end-to-end property investment process, including sourcing, investment cases, viewings and coordination of professional stakeholders.
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About
Hard problems, with a personal touch
I studied Classics at King’s College London. It trained me to read closely, weigh patchy evidence and argue a case clearly. It also taught me to look at people and context, not only the data.
I bring both to technical work. I am analytical and careful with numbers, contracts and messy data. I also listen. Clients tell me what they need and what worries them, and the work is better for it.
I have worked in both the public and private sectors, from owner-run businesses to large organisations. I come at problems from the humanities, which is a different angle from most analysts.
I have also taught Latin. That taught me to explain hard ideas simply.
Juned Malek
ExpandClear writing, business cases, narrative built on evidence
ImplementContract review, data standardisation, structured delivery
AnalysePattern recognition, critical analysis, reading data in its business context
ResearchSource evaluation, finding reliable information in messy data
ScopeListening, defining the real problem
Layer by layer. Each stage builds on the one below.
Fluent in three languages
HelloEnglish
नमस्तेHindi
નમસ્તેGujarati
Contact
Tell me what you need.
I reply within 48 hours. Email me or send me a message on LinkedIn.
