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Zakir Aghazada

Baku

Summary

With over 10 years in corporate environments, I have built my career around turning complex data into clear insights and reliable strategies. My experience spans data analysis, governance, and business strategy, helping organizations improve decision-making and grow with confidence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Data Steward / Data Governance Team

Pasha Life Insurance
08.2023 - Current
  • Designed and rolled out internal data governance frameworks that aligned with business needs and supported informed decision-making across departments.
  • Defined data quality benchmarks and continuously monitored compliance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security of sales-related data.
  • Introduced and maintained governance processes and tools that integrated seamlessly into everyday operations, ensuring that data controls became part of routine workflows.
  • Worked across sales, IT, and corporate functions to establish clear data ownership and accountability structures.
  • Partnered with analytics teams to ensure that governance practices enhanced reporting reliability and supported advanced BI and analytical initiatives.
  • Controlled user access rights and permissions to safeguard sensitive information and guarantee appropriate use of data.
  • Anticipated and responded to regulatory updates, ensuring compliance with both local and international requirements.
  • Educated and supported sales staff on best practices in data governance, improving overall data awareness and literacy within the organization.

Senior Sales Analyst

Pasha Life Insurance
12.2018 - 08.2023
  • Conducted detailed analysis of sales and related business fields (products, managers, customers).
  • Developed and maintained the Lead Management System to optimize customer acquisition.
  • Performed market research and evaluated business cases for growth opportunities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Finance, Marketing, Product Management) on strategic initiatives.
  • Contributed to ERP system development for structured reporting and analytics.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports for senior management.

Individual Entrepreneur
10.2015 - Current
  • Founded and managed a sports nutrition retail company, expanded to 7 operational branches.

Senior Specialist – Sales Forecast and Analysis

Sumqait Technologies Park (STP)
10.2017 - 12.2018
  • Conducted profitability and operational analysis across plants, customers, and products.
  • Supported financial analysis and improved sales performance tracking.
  • Managed customer inquiries and supervised production processes related to sales.
  • Partnered with Marketing and Finance departments to design strategic initiatives.
  • Participated in ERP system development for enhanced data extraction and analysis.

Strategic Marketing Division Specialist

AtaHolding OJSC
10.2013 - 09.2014
  • Analyzed marketing activities of affiliated companies.
  • Conducted sales performance assessments.
  • Developed strategic methods based on organizational, operational, and macroeconomic factors.

Education

MSc - Strategy, Global Enterprise, and Entrepreneurship

University of Southampton
09.2015

Bachelor - Finance and Credit (Distance)

Azerbaijan State Economic University
06.2015

Bachelor - Business Administration

University of Economic Studies
07.2013

Skills

  • Data governance and stewardship
  • Data analysis and visualization
  • SQL and database management
  • Sales analysis and forecasting
  • Business strategy and process optimization
  • Financial reporting and KPI monitoring
  • Project and change management
  • Stakeholder communication and cross-team collaboration

Certification

  • CII Chartered Insurance Institute, IF1 Certificate
  • Alteryx Designer Certificate

LANGUAGES

Azerbaijani: Native
English: C2 (IELTS 7.0)
Russian: C2
Turkish: B2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Driving License: Category B

Timeline

Senior Data Steward / Data Governance Team

Pasha Life Insurance
08.2023 - Current

Senior Sales Analyst

Pasha Life Insurance
12.2018 - 08.2023

Senior Specialist – Sales Forecast and Analysis

Sumqait Technologies Park (STP)
10.2017 - 12.2018

Individual Entrepreneur
10.2015 - Current

Strategic Marketing Division Specialist

AtaHolding OJSC
10.2013 - 09.2014

Bachelor - Finance and Credit (Distance)

Azerbaijan State Economic University

MSc - Strategy, Global Enterprise, and Entrepreneurship

University of Southampton

Bachelor - Business Administration

University of Economic Studies

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