Rashida Rahmanova
Summary
IT Professional with 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development, transitioning into Business Analysis to bridge the gap between technical execution and business vision. I leverage a strong analytical mindset to translate complex stakeholder needs into precise, actionable requirements. I am eager to contribute my deep technical knowledge to drive innovation and deliver impactful projects where both technology and people matter.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Software Developer / Technical Business Analyst
SINAM LTD.
Baku, Azerbaijan
2020.01 - 2026.02
- Analyzed business and functional requirements for mapping, navigation and location-based services
- Collaborated with stakeholders to clarify business needs and system expectations
- Participated in requirements discussions and solution design
- Supported task breakdown and prioritization by translating requirements into actionable tasks
- Participated in code review activities to ensure alignment between implemented solutions and business requirements
- Supported testing and validation of implemented features
- Incorporated customer feedback to improve system usability and functionality
Software developer
SINAM LTD.
2014.01 - 2020.01
- Worked on the development and maintenance of Azerbaijan’s first interactive mapping, navigation and location-based services ecosystem across web, mobile and API-based systems
- Implemented and maintained map tile generation, GIS and geo-data management, map projections and visualization tools
- Performed search engine optimization using Elasticsearch-based algorithms including search, POI discovery and address geocoding functionality
- Built and supported API services including SOAP-based integrations and contributed to system design, testing, optimization and production support
Teaching Assistant
AZERBAIJAN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
2016.02 - 2016.07
- Delivered hands-on practical classes focusing on core programming concepts, algorithmic thinking and coding skills through lab-based learning.
Education
B.S. - Informatics
Baku State University
Baku, Azerbaijan 2007.01 - 2011.01
MSc - Software Systems and Internet Technology
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield, UK 2012.01 - 2013.01
Skills
- Business Analysis: Needs Assessment, Stakeholder engagement, Requirements elicitation, Requirements analysis, Requirements traceability and monitoring, Solution evaluation, Project management methodologies, Agile methodologies, SDLC and PDLC understanding, Test management, Design principles
- Documentation & Tools: API documentation: OpenAPI/Swagger, Postman, Process and modeling: UML (PlantUML, drawio), BPMN (bpmnio, Camunda Modeler), Figma Make AI, n8nio, Search and monitoring: Elasticsearch, Kibana, Delivery and collaboration: Jira, Trello, Figma, Confluence, Notion, Miro
- Technical Skills: Software development: ASPNET MVC, C#, LINQ, OOP, Algorithms, Databases and data modeling: SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, RDBMS designing, ERD (dbdiagramio, Lucidchart), Web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Bootstrap, Angular, JSON, APIs and Web services: REST APIs, SOAP APIs, OpenAPI, Google Maps API, Twitter API, GIS technologies: Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS, OpenLayers, NetTopologySuite
- Soft Skills: Communication and active listening, Team collaboration and coordination, Responsibility and accountability, Attention to detail, Problem-solving, Analytical and critical thinking, Time management, Prioritization, Initiative
- Languages: Azerbaijani (native), English (working proficiency),
Russian (working proficiency)
Courses
IT Business Analyst and Tech Writing
Ingress Academy - 4 August 2025 - 10 January 2026
Developed a solid understanding of banking and financial domain concepts, including account and card management, balances, transactions, domestic transfers and payment flows. Gained practical experience in API-based banking integrations and technical documentation. Worked on fintech projects such as DAPI Open Banking API integration, BirBank Business API and QR payments.
Certification
- 2025 Professional Product Owner I, by Scrum.org 98.8 / 100
- 2025 Professional Scrum Master I, by Scrum.org 96.3 / 100
- 2024 Certified Project Management Associate (Level D), by International Project Management Association 100 / 100
Timeline
Senior Software Developer / Technical Business Analyst
SINAM LTD.
2020.01 - 2026.02
Teaching Assistant
AZERBAIJAN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
2016.02 - 2016.07
Software developer
SINAM LTD.
2014.01 - 2020.01
MSc - Software Systems and Internet Technology
The University of Sheffield
2012.01 - 2013.01
B.S. - Informatics
Baku State University
2007.01 - 2011.01