Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in ICT consulting, information security, and digital transformation, the expert has developed a strong foundation in government sectors. Key qualifications include the development of e-government systems, IT architecture design, and the management of large-scale IT projects. Career highlights include leading initiatives funded by entities like the World Bank and EU, focusing on national projects in Azerbaijan. Previously held roles such as Head of IT Business Partnership and Chief Information Security Officer involved team management, project implementation, and technical consulting. Notable accomplishments include developing smart city platforms and enhancing e-government services.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international collaboration, the expert has worked with donors such as the World Bank and the European Union. This involvement has included project implementation and technical assistance in ICT and telecommunications, governance, and infrastructure. The expert has contributed to significant projects like the Baku-city Smart City Platform and the Web-Portal for Skills Forecasting System, both funded by international donors. These initiatives were national in scope and focused on digital transformation and e-government systems within Azerbaijan.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across diverse sectors including ICT and Telecommunications, Security and Peacebuilding, and Research and Innovation. Responsibilities have included ICT consulting, information security, and digital transformation, with roles in project management, technical consulting, and system architecture. The expert has applied cross-cutting expertise in the digitalization of government systems and infrastructure development. This work has primarily been country-specific to Azerbaijan, involving national-scale projects and collaborations with both local and international entities. Extensive geographic experience in Azerbaijan has equipped the expert with significant expertise in navigating the local cultural and administrative landscape.

Languages and education

With proficiency in English, the expert is capable of reading, speaking, and writing fluently, utilizing these skills in international projects and collaborations. Additionally, proficiency in Russian and Turkish has been applied in various professional contexts, including multilingual teams and translation tasks. Azerbaijani is also a fluent language of the expert. The educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, both awarded with Honors Diplomas from Baku State University in Azerbaijan, reflecting a strong foundation in mathematical sciences.