Looking for experienced freelancers to collaborate with

Looking for an experienced freelancer or business partner to collaborate with

I'm a Computer Science graduate with interests and experience spanning programming, IT support, data analysis, cybersecurity, education, AV production, research, and social media.

My experience includes:
- Programming & IT: A broad programming background, experience working with different technologies and frameworks, and several years providing freelance IT support to organisations.
- Cybersecurity: Academic experience in security and digital forensics, with practical experience using tools including Wireshark, Autopsy, Nmap, OpenVAS, Cowrie, and Mininet. I'm also considering pursuing CISSP certification.
- Data & AI: Experience with data analysis and modelling using programming, AI tools, and Excel.
- Audio-Visual Production: Several years of experience in theatre and live production, including digital and analogue sound and lighting systems, DMX, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and live-event support.
- Education & Training: Experience creating training materials, learning new systems quickly, and helping others develop technical skills.
- Leadership & Community: Experience planning activities and events, working with volunteers and community organisations, and managing safety, risk, and diverse groups of people.
- Problem-solving: I'm comfortable working independently, learning unfamiliar systems, troubleshooting unexpected problems, and finding practical solutions under pressure.

I'm now looking at how I can bring these skills together into a sustainable freelance business or small operation.

I'm particularly interested in connecting with someone who already has a proven track record on platforms such as Upwork or similar freelance marketplaces. I'm looking for an experienced freelancer, agency owner, or business operator who might be interested in a longer-term collaboration where I can contribute my existing skills while learning more about the commercial side of freelancing.

Depending on the arrangement, I'm open to exploring:

- Paid mentorship or coaching
- Subcontracting or assisting with existing projects
- Collaborating on projects and sharing profits
- Building a longer-term freelance operation together

I'm prepared to invest significant time and resources into the right opportunity, and I'm particularly interested in working with someone who has a verifiable track record and is willing to share their experience of finding clients, managing projects, and building a successful freelance business.

I'm still finding my feet on platforms like Upwork, and I recognise that getting those first few projects and reviews can be one of the biggest challenges when starting out. I'm hoping to find someone experienced who can help me navigate that process while also benefiting from the skills and experience I can bring to the table.

I'm open to speaking with multiple people and exploring different arrangements. If you have an established freelance business or profile and think there could be a mutually beneficial way to work together, I'd be interested in hearing from you.

Please feel free to message me with a little about your experience, the type of work you do, and what kind of collaboration you think might work.