Ziya Shahaliyev
Baku,Baku City
Summary
- Pediatric and adult cardiac surgery clinical practice and perioperative decision-making
- Preparation, editing, and publication of medical articles in peer-reviewed journals (ORCID-linked publications)
- Development of MCQs and clinical case–scenario questions for medical specialization and board examinations
- Medical writing, proofreading, and academic editing (case reports, reviews, original articles)
- Professional medical translation and localization (English–Azerbaijani–Turkish–Russian)
- Freelance medical consultancy: research support, publication strategy, journal submission assistance
- Conference abstract preparation and scientific presentation development
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (advanced professional use)
- Reference management and academic formatting tools
- CAT tools: SDL Trados Studio (primary)
- Scientific presentation design (PowerPoint, academic figures, tables)
- Good familiarity with online submission systems for international journals
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cardiovascular Surgeon
Republican Diagnostic Center
Baku, Azerbaijan
11.2025 - Current
- Managing preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care of cardiovascular surgery patients.
- Interpreting laboratory results, imaging, and hemodynamic data for clinical decision-making.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary surgical and critical care teams.
- Performing remote patient follow-ups via telemedicine, monitoring recovery and treatment adherence.
- Ensuring accurate medical documentation and continuity of care.
Medical Data Analyst & Data Entry Specialist
IAZAMED (Digital Health Project)
Baku, Azerbaijan
12.2023 - Current
- Medical data entry, validation, and quality control
- Working with structured healthcare datasets and digital medical systems
- Supporting data accuracy for clinical and research purposes
- Collaborating with technical teams on medical data handling
- Generated detailed reports via precise collation of key business metrics.
- Improved operational efficiency with meticulous data organisation and categorisation.
Medical translator
Tercume.az
Baku, Azerbaijan
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Professional medical translation (English ↔ Azerbaijani ↔ Turkish)
- Translation of medical reports, academic texts, and healthcare documents
- Maintained strict terminology accuracy, confidentiality, and formatting standards
Social Media Manager (Medical Content)
Infection.az
Baku, Baku City
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Created and reviewed evidence-based medical content for public education
- Translated complex medical information into clear, patient-friendly language
- Ensured medical accuracy and guideline compliance in digital content
COVID-19 Clinic Physician (Remote & On-site Care)
COVID clinic
Baku, Azerbaijan
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided medical assessment, triage, and follow-up for COVID-19 patients
- Remote consultation and clinical decision-making
- Clear communication with patients and healthcare teams under high workload conditions
Education
Bachelor of Medicine - Medicine
Azerbaijan Medical University
Baku 09.2014 - 06.2020
Residency - Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Republican Diagnostic Center
Baku 01.2020 - 11.2025
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Public relations
- Social media marketing
- Multilingual proficiency
- Google Workspace proficiency
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- CAT tools expertise
Certification
- IELTS – C1
- TÖMER (Turkish Language Certification) – C1
- Reviewer for peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Clinical Medicine of Kazakhstan
- Active participant and reviewer in international medical conferences held in the UK, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, and other countries
LANGUAGES
English – Native / Professional proficiency
Azerbaijani – Native
Turkish – C1
Russian – Fluent
INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
- The Republican Diagnostic Center is a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited institution.
- JCI accreditation signifies compliance with internationally recognized standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and healthcare management excellence.
Accomplishments
- Participation in international or regional medical conferences / workshops
- Contribution to guideline-based clinical practice or research projects
- Academic or clinical commendations during training
Timeline
Cardiovascular Surgeon
Republican Diagnostic Center
11.2025 - Current
Medical Data Analyst & Data Entry Specialist
IAZAMED (Digital Health Project)
12.2023 - Current
Medical translator
Tercume.az
05.2022 - 06.2024
Social Media Manager (Medical Content)
Infection.az
03.2022 - 06.2024
COVID-19 Clinic Physician (Remote & On-site Care)
COVID clinic
06.2020 - 10.2020
Residency - Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Republican Diagnostic Center
01.2020 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Medicine - Medicine
Azerbaijan Medical University
09.2014 - 06.2020