Shams Karimova
Baku
Summary
Passionate about Formula 1 and driven by leadership, project management, and event coordination, I thrive in fast-paced environments that demand strategic decision-making, teamwork, and adaptability. With extensive experience in IT project management, event planning, and stakeholder collaboration, I excel in managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact projects. A lifelong Formula 1 fan, I understand the sport’s operations, from race logistics to team coordination, and I am eager to apply my skills to a leadership role within Formula 1—whether as a team leader, volunteer coordinator, or a key member of a marshals’ club.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Avromed Company CJSC
03.2024 - Current
- Lead two teams: a primary team of 11 (developers, mobile, web, backend, content specialists, marketing specialist, business analyst, designer) and a second team of six (developers, content, business analyst, designer)
- Implemented Agile methodologies across both teams, increasing efficiency by 25%
- Launched four major projects, including: Aloe+ E-Commerce Application: Achieved 30,000 downloads on Android and iOS
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration, increasing stakeholder satisfaction to 95% while managing over 50 stakeholders
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
Project Manager
AppsDelivered Inc.
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed three teams (sizes: 6, 9, and 6), ensuring cross-functional collaboration
- Led two-week sprints, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews
- Utilized Jira, Advanced Roadmap, and Confluence for task and documentation management
- Conducted competitor analysis and market research to inform product development
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Front-End Developer
AzFinance Investment Company
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Led the development of TraderAz, Azerbaijan's first trading platform for the Baku Stock Exchange.
- Integrated secure user authentication systems and third-party APIs.
- Acted as project coordinator in the absence of a PM, gathering requirements, managing stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Designed and developed landing pages and digital interfaces.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology And Information Systems
Bilkent University
Ankara, Turkey06-2021
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Project tracking
- Customer relations
- Staff management
- Risk management
- Document management
- Agile methodology
- Vendor sourcing
- Business analysis
Formula1 Passions And Aspirations
- Die-hard Formula 1 fan, particularly supporting Red Bull Racing.
- Extensive knowledge of motorsport operations, regulations, and team structures.
- Looking for leadership roles in event management, team coordination, or volunteer leadership within the F1 ecosystem, such as marshals club leadership or team organization.
- Applied project management principles in organizing international events, making me a strong candidate for F1-related leadership roles.
Volunteer & Event Experience
- Bilkent International House, Bilkent University (2018 - 2020)
PR Coordinator: Managed event promotions, organized speaker sessions, and led outreach initiatives. - International Festival Host (2 years)
Managed 30+ country delegations, coordinated performances, budget planning, and event logistics. - European Youth Parliament Delegate (2017)
Participated in an international forum, collaborating with youth from multiple countries. - Women's Rights Conference, Georgia
Invited as a participant; later asked to be a trainer but declined due to work commitments. - Baku Fintech Forum Participant
- Sabah Hub Incubation Program
CEO & Founder of a startup, managing project development and business strategy.
Entrepreneurship & Additional Experience
- Affiliate Marketing & Social Media Management
Monetized content on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Medium. - Freelance Teaching (2017 - Present)
Teaching coding and English since university years.
Certification
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate
- Preparing for PMP Certification
- IELTS 7
Languages
English
Full Professional
Turkish
Full Professional
Russian
Limited Working
German
Elementary
Timeline
Project Manager
Avromed Company CJSC
03.2024 - Current
Project Manager
AppsDelivered Inc.
01.2023 - 06.2024
Front-End Developer
AzFinance Investment Company
08.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology And Information Systems
Bilkent University
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