Rovshan Abdullayev
Baku
Summary
Motivated Senior Product Owner with over 4 years of cumulative experience in various roles, including positions at the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan Technical University. Holder of MBA, IPMA Level D certification, and a diverse set of specialized certifications, including Agile (CSPO, PSPO I), data analysis, visualization (Tableau, Power BI), statistical modelling (SPSS), and IBM certifications in Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, Co-Creator, and Team Essentials for AI. Proven track record in project leadership, efficiency improvement, and collaborative success. Excited to bring a wealth of skills and knowledge to contribute to innovative projects and drive organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leading Adviser (Senior Product Owner)
State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku
07.2023 - Current
- Managed a project to put Azerbaijan's information on the Silk Road webpage, boosting online visibility by 73% with about 200 pieces of content published
- Spearheaded the development of the Tourism Information System, coordinating the integration of electronic services and successfully onboarding over 1000 tourism industry representatives, resulting in an 87% enhancement in industry representation
- Directed the implementation of the Permission System, orchestrating a remarkable 93% reduction in processing time for guides and tour operators to secure permissions for visiting locations
- Oversaw the alignment of the Guest Registration System with legal requirements, ensuring technical compliance and paving the way for its development phase
- Conducted thorough analysis and requirements gathering for the Tourism Information System, collaborating closely with various departments to identify organizational needs and refine existing modules while identifying additional modules to address broader departmental requirements
Senior Project Manager
Azerbaijan Technical University
Baku
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed Horizon Europe projects, leading to a 23% increase in successful project completions and funding
- Collaborated with Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS) to establish a specialized laboratory, providing hands-on technical education opportunities for students
- Directed efforts to improve the university's website, resulting in a 32% increase in student satisfaction and a 17% improvement in administrative efficiency
- Led the transition from paper to electronic documentation workflow, incorporating the use of electronic signatures, resulting in a 45% reduction in paper usage and saving an estimated 85,000 sheets of paper annually
- Guided the university's transition to a public legal entity, resulting in a 27% reduction in administrative costs and a 19% increase in overall efficiency
- Conducted research across departments, leading to identified improvements that resulted in a 24% increase in productivity and cost savings
Project Manager
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Directed the creation, development, and successful implementation of the Internal Monitoring System, resulting in a significant 43% reduction in task completion time for university staff
- Worked closely with diverse teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and prioritize features, leading to a substantial 22% increase in user satisfaction
- Managed the project lifecycle effectively, ensuring seamless alignment with stakeholder needs and organizational objectives, and completing the project within 7% of the allocated budget
- Implemented user-friendly data visualization and analysis tools, providing stakeholders with actionable insights into key performance indicators (KPIs), resulting in a substantial 29% improvement in data-driven decision-making processes
- Streamlined administrative processes by integrating appointment scheduling and correspondence management functionalities, resulting in an 18% reduction in overhead costs
- Led the integration of a sophisticated calling system with the Internal Monitoring System, establishing a comprehensive CRM platform for the organization, and driving a notable 24% increase in operational efficiency
Project Coordinator
Azerbaijan Technical University
Baku
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Planned and executed team-building activities, resulting in a 26% increase in collaboration among student-volunteers
- Developed and implemented strategies that led to a 38% rise in student participation in volunteer projects
- Provided guidance and support to students in establishing volunteer teams and clubs within Azerbaijan Technical University, facilitating collaboration and engagement
- Played a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational standards during the university's development initiatives
Education
Bachelor - International Relations
ADA University
01.2020
MBA -
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
01.2022
Doctorate - Business Administration
Doğuş University
01.2025
Skills
- Agile Product Ownership
- Project Leadership
- Scrum
- Lean
- Agile Project Management
- Technical Project Management
- User Research
- User Experience (UX) Design
- Design Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Prioritization Methods
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Business Model
- Market Analysis
- AI Integration in Product Development
- Product Backlog Management
- ICB4 People, Perspective and Practice Competencies
Certification
- Certificates in Data Analysis and Visualization, Statistical Modeling, 2021
- Horizon Europe Proposal Writing Camp participant, 2023
- IPMA Level D, 2023
- Published article: Link to Article, 2023
- CICA, 2023
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), 2023
- Lean Six Sigma and Six Sigma White Belt, 2024
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, 2024
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator, 2024
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Team Essentials for AI, 2024
- UNDP training in Climate Finance and Sustainability, 2024
- Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I), 2024
Languages
- Azerbaijani, Native
- English, C1
- Turkish, C1
- Russian, B1
- Japanese, N4
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/18/98
Timeline
Leading Adviser (Senior Product Owner)
State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
07.2023 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Azerbaijan Technical University
03.2022 - 06.2023
Project Manager
04.2021 - 02.2022
Project Coordinator
Azerbaijan Technical University
09.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor - International Relations
ADA University
MBA -
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Doctorate - Business Administration
Doğuş University
- Certificates in Data Analysis and Visualization, Statistical Modeling, 2021
- Horizon Europe Proposal Writing Camp participant, 2023
- IPMA Level D, 2023
- Published article: Link to Article, 2023
- CICA, 2023
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), 2023
- Lean Six Sigma and Six Sigma White Belt, 2024
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, 2024
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator, 2024
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Team Essentials for AI, 2024
- UNDP training in Climate Finance and Sustainability, 2024
- Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I), 2024
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