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Sara Ahmadova

Sara Ahmadova

Baku

Summary

Detail-oriented Data and Business Analyst with expertise in SQL, Python, data analysis, and machine learning. Proven ability to develop data-driven insights that enhance business performance. Hold an MSc in Data Science from the University of Sheffield, with academic proficiency in statistical analysis and analytical tools such as R and SPSS.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Business analyst

Kapital Bank
Baku
09.2024 - Current
  • Optimize SQL queries and design data models to support analytics workflows and business reporting.
  • Automated BI reports and enhanced machine learning solutions for banking projects.

Data Engineer Intern

Kapital Bank
Baku
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Developed SQL queries and Python scripts for banking projects, enhancing data workflows.
  • Enhanced Python scripts for data integration tasks, improving data processing efficiency.

Data Analyst intern

ABB- International Bank of Azerbaijan
Baku
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Streamlined SQL queries to enhance data extraction efficiency and support analysis.
  • Analyzed banking datasets for International Bank of Azerbaijan reporting needs.

Education

Master of Science - MSc in Data Science

University of Sheffield
United Kingdom, Sheffield
09-2026

BSc - Process Automation Engineering

Baku Higher Oil School
Baku, Azerbaijan
06-2024

Artificial Intelligence Scholarship Program -

Code Society
Azerbaijan
09-2025

Data Science Scholarship Program with Python -

Tech Academy
Azerbaijan
09-2023

"Data Zone" Program of Pasha Bank -

Pasha Bank
Azerbaijan
12-2022

SQL training -

Perfect Academy SQL training
10-2022

Skills

  • SQL querying
  • Python programming
  • Data analysis
  • Business intelligence
  • Data modeling
  • Machine learning
  • Data visualization software
  • Database management
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • R programming
  • SPSS statistics

Languages

Azerbaijani
Native
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Data Core Designer: Dataiku | Apr 2024
  • IELTS Academic: Overall Band 7.0 | Dec 2023

Accomplishments

  • Azerbaijan State Program for Study Abroad (2022–2028) — Scholarship Recipient
  • Azerbaijan–Hungary Intergovernmental Scholarship Program — Scholarship Recipient
  • 2nd Place — INFOTECH 2024 International Scientific Conference, for a paper on Sentiment Analysis Using Machine Learning
  • Top 100 Participant: Future Shapers aptitude test, PASHA Bank | Jun 2023
  • Selected Participant — PASHA Bank Data Zone Program | Oct 2022 – Dec 2022
  • Ranked Among the Top 90 Candidates Nationwide — 661/700 in the State Examination Center of the Republic of Azerbaijan
  • 2nd Place — Physics Subject Competition, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan | Among 8th Grade Students in Baku

Timeline

Business analyst

Kapital Bank
09.2024 - Current

Data Engineer Intern

Kapital Bank
04.2024 - 07.2024

Data Analyst intern

ABB- International Bank of Azerbaijan
01.2023 - 05.2023

Master of Science - MSc in Data Science

University of Sheffield

BSc - Process Automation Engineering

Baku Higher Oil School

Artificial Intelligence Scholarship Program -

Code Society

Data Science Scholarship Program with Python -

Tech Academy

"Data Zone" Program of Pasha Bank -

Pasha Bank

SQL training -

Perfect Academy SQL training
Sara Ahmadova