Adigozel Hajiyev
Baku
Summary
/ Experienced in Data Analytics, Auditing of Systems, Developing and Fraud detection systems with over 6 years of experience in banking. Results-driven IT audit professional with notable success in planning, analysis, and implementation of security initiatives. Strengths in providing comprehensive network design and security frameworks. A lifelong learner, I have consistently upgraded my skill set to include the most current methodologies in IT auditing. Certifications like Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) underscore my expertise and steadfast dedication to the discipline. My goal is to bring this blend of experience, skill, and futuristic vision to leadership roles that challenge my potential and contribute profoundly to organizational success. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Audit Team Leader
Kapitalbank OJSC
04.2022 - Current
- Azerbaijan
- Implements IT-related audit, follow-up audit, and ad hoc audit projects in accordance with the adopted Annual Audit Plan and as instructed by the Audit Committee;
- Leads IT-related audit, follow-up audit, and ad hoc audit projects in accordance with the adopted Annual Audit Plan and as instructed by the Audit Committee;
- Implementing non-IT audit, follow-up audit and ad hoc audit projects in accordance with the adopted Annual Audit Plan and as instructed by the Audit Committee;
- Evaluates the effectiveness of Risk Management, and internal corporate governance controls in the framework of IT audit projects
- Oversees the work of employees under his/her supervision within the framework of the IT audit project
- Develops the final report on the results of audit project;
- Performs analytical analysis of information systems and assesses internal control risks in accordance with IT audit standards.
IT Audit Manager
Kapitalbank OJSC
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Develop and implement IT audit plans: Design and execute comprehensive IT audit plans and programs to assess the effectiveness of IT controls, systems, and processes
- Conduct IT audits: Perform detailed assessments of IT general controls, application controls, and infrastructure to identify risks, weaknesses, and control gaps
- Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices;
- Identify and communicate risks: Identify IT-related risks and vulnerabilities, and communicate findings to IT management
- Provide recommendations for risk mitigation and control enhancements;
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders: Work closely with IT management, internal audit teams, and external auditors to align audit objectives, share findings, and collaborate on remediation efforts;
- Stay updated on regulations and best practices: Keep abreast of emerging trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices related to IT governance and controls
- Incorporate relevant updates into audit plans and processes;
- Monitor remediation efforts: Track the implementation of corrective actions resulting from audit findings
- Provide guidance and support to management in addressing identified deficiencies;
- Provide guidance and support: Act as a subject matter expert on IT controls and governance matters
- Advise IT management on control issues, risk management, and compliance requirements;
- Develop and maintain relationships: Build and maintain effective relationships with IT management, business leaders, and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with various teams to promote a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating IT risks;
- Lead and manage audit teams: Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to a team of IT auditors
- Assign tasks, review workpapers, and ensure timely completion of audits;
- Continuous improvement: Continuously assess and enhance IT audit methodologies, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Senior IT Auditor
Kapitalbank OJSC
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Implements IT-related audit, follow-up audit, and ad hoc audit projects in accordance with the adopted Annual Audit Plan and as instructed by the Audit Committee;
- Implements non-IT audit, follow-up audit and ad hoc audit projects in accordance with the adopted Annual Audit Plan and as instructed by the Audit Committee;
- Evaluates the effectiveness of Risk Management, and internal corporate governance controls in the framework of IT audit projects
- Oversees the work of employees under his/her supervision within the framework of the IT audit project
- Takes part in the development of the reports on the results of the IT audit project;
- Performs analytical analysis of information systems based on available data of information systems and assesses risks of internal control gaps;
- Analyzes the dependencies of IT and IS business processes impacting business sustainability directly;
- Specifies assessment criteria based on IT audit standards and vendor databases for the purpose of risk assessment.
Leading IT Auditor
Kapitalbank OJSC
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Examine internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk and develop remediation strategies
- Perform regular audit testing and provide recommendations
- Involved in the planning and execution of internal audit procedures and the creation of internal audit reports
- Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation
- Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
- Conduct audits or lead audit teams in performance of IT audits and reviews of systems, applications and IT processes
- Prepare and report results to executives and Audit Committees
- Contributes to team effort by developing reports using SQL scripts
- Examining and monitoring Active Directory environment by using PowerShell
- Perform pre and post- implementation reviews of system implementations or enhancements
Administrator
FINCA Azerbaijan
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Core Banking System (Flexcube ERP software), Baku
- Keep up to date with the FLEXCUBE architectural components, transaction processing workflow at the components / database objects level, frontend functionality and backend objects
- Perform FLEXCUBE parameterization requests raised by the parameterization committee as well as a periodic parameterization changes like calendar, financial periods …
- Investigate found user/system problems by performing a root cause analysis, verifying by test case scenarios and collecting a required data/log information to be sent to the Vendor for resolution
- Register issues in the Vendor’s helpdesk system by providing a detailed information (error screenshots, table rows, logs from a required sources) about an issue
- Further track of open issues by timely acting on a Vendor’s requests
- Organize a thorough verifications/tests of a sent by Vendor solutions in UAT environments before deploying into production
- Ensure FLEXCUBE’s production and test environments data integrity and proper functioning;
- Ensure that all FLEXCUBE related processes (End of Day, Beginning of Day, etc) are smoothly done;
- Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
- Assist to IT manager in creating of backup and replication policies for FLEXCUBE databases.
IT Specialist
FINCA
10.2010 - 06.2013
- Azerbaijan
- Administering LAN and Active Directory, MS Exchange users accounts and printers
- Administering and maintaining proxy, e-mail servers
- Provide internal security of domain
- Provide and schedule windows and MIS back-ups in timely manner
- Provide uninterruptable operability of servers, modems, routers, printers
- Network devices
- Take security measures against viruses
- Apply internet access restrictions to users according to organization policies
- Setup Local Area Network, servers, PBX(mini-ats) at branches, apply usage
- Restriction to internet, mobile and internal telephony
- Provide daily remote support to All users including branches
- Provide uninterruptable operability of MIS systems
- Creating MIS user accounts, modify statuses and etc
- Tracking and scheduling replication of MIS systems to Data Center
- Maintaining IT equipment
Database Developer/MIS Consultant
Gamma OJSC
11.2009 - 10.2010
- Schedule and plan the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases for Enterprise Resources Planning Sunsytems software
- Work as part of a project team to assist in database development and determining of project scope and limitations
- Test programs and databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications, Azerbaijan
- Schedule and plan the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases for Enterprise Resources Planning Sunsytems software
- Work as part of a project team to assist in database development and determining of project scope and limitations
- Test programs and databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications
Information Officer
Children
11.2006 - 09.2009
- Azerbaijan
- Responsible for helpdesk operations, user on-site support as well as remote support over phone
- Maintaining and adminstering LAN
- Maintaining internet website for the project
- Troubleshooting and resolving operational issues of LAN/Internet
- Creating and maintaining MIS (management information systems) for the program
- Developing a MS Access database that should contain all necessary information determine the status of the program according to indicators
- Ensuring accurate and proper data entering process
- Assisting line manager in data processing and analyzing process
- Carrying out regular data analysis and report to supervisor
- Developing mechanism for information dissemination to facilitate and strengthen community mobilization process
- Carrying out verbal and written translation whenever required
- Assisting the program staff in developing their capacity in IT related fileds
IT and Adminsitrative Assistant
HMM Consulting
11.2005 - 11.2006
- Used established procedures to identify critical customer and system issues and escalate problems to appropriate person or group
- Worked with document imaging technologies and deployment software
- Installing new desktop systems from scratch or images
- Optimize system operation and resource utilization to streamline workflows and processes
- Supervise daily configuration activities and business systems operations
- Maintain servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
Translator/ Interpreter, QA/QC engineer assistant
HMM Consulting
05.2004 - 11.2005
- Assistance to QA/QC piping
- Interpretations at meetings
- Translation of technical and other office-related documents
- Support to administrative work
- In charge of compilation of a daily welding report
- Responsible for handling and calibration test equipments
Education
Bachelor -
Azerbaijan International University
Azerbaijan International University
Kuleli Military High Scool
Skills
- IT Auditing and management
- Excellent
- Data Analytics (Tibco, Tableau, CAAT)
- Very Good
- Reporting and Scripting (SQL, Powershell, AQL)
- Data Security and Compliance (PCI-DSS, ISO, COBIT, SANS, NIST)
- Cybersecurity (Offensive and Defensive)
- Software
- Data Analytical tools and languages(TIBCO, PL/SQL, MSSQL)
- Cybersecurity tools (Metasploit, Burpsuite, Wireshark, nmap etc)
- Oracle Database& Flexcube
- SunSystems ERP
- Turkish
- Fluent
- Certifications and Trainings
- 2009-02
- Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional Exam ID
- 20dc81a4968
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner
- Https://wwwcredlycom/badges/3dd2d664-32d4-4c07-be19-5808a755c498
- Certified Ethical Hacker (Master)
- Https://aspeneccouncilorg/VerifyBadge?type=certification&a=FqeiSIeHZe8lwQ/LfR0xEsAmFEn8zjoVOvfOp2NCNdc=
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Https://wwwcredlycom/badges/6cc212f6-878e-419a-9659-709a9224183b/public_url
- Daily Workflow Improvement
- Issue Resolution
- Staff Training
Certification
070 -270 (expired)
https://mcp.microsoft.com/authenticate/validatemcp.aspx
Transcript ID (869592), Access Code (12345678) (expired)
2012-05
CCENT & CCNA (expired)
https://i7lp.integral7.com:443/durango/status?key=FatEqXLhLAUhguLLelbb
Authorization Code: HYkGuqSE (expired)
2018-11
Hands-On Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking Training
https://www.credential.net/27hu859o
2019-03
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/a024d3fd-1ca9-4d5d-9ed2-09b690eae61f/public_url
2020-04
Python Data Structures
https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/2H9XWSPTZ4GX
2021-12
2022-02
2022-11
2023-01
2023-10
Cybersecurity Crime Investigation, offline. Location: Moscow, Russia
SQL (advanced)
https://www.hackerrank.com/certificates/d
Timeline
IT Audit Team Leader
Kapitalbank OJSC
04.2022 - Current
IT Audit Manager
Kapitalbank OJSC
04.2021 - 04.2022
Senior IT Auditor
Kapitalbank OJSC
04.2020 - 04.2021
Leading IT Auditor
Kapitalbank OJSC
06.2017 - 04.2020
Administrator
FINCA Azerbaijan
06.2013 - 06.2017
IT Specialist
FINCA
10.2010 - 06.2013
Database Developer/MIS Consultant
Gamma OJSC
11.2009 - 10.2010
Information Officer
Children
11.2006 - 09.2009
IT and Adminsitrative Assistant
HMM Consulting
11.2005 - 11.2006
Translator/ Interpreter, QA/QC engineer assistant
HMM Consulting
05.2004 - 11.2005
Bachelor -
Azerbaijan International University
Azerbaijan International University
Kuleli Military High Scool
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