Ziyaddin Guliyev
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Detail-oriented Proposal Engineer with 1 year of experience in preparing and coordinating technical and commercial proposals for engineering projects. Skilled in analyzing RFPs/RFQs, developing technical solutions, cost estimation, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet strict deadlines and optimize proposal quality. Proficient in Salesforce (CRM), MS Office, and proposal management tools, with a strong ability to support decision-making and streamline bid processes. Eager to contribute technical expertise and organizational skills to deliver competitive and successful project proposals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lead Proposal Engineer
Baker Hughes
Baku, Azerbaijan
12.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end preparation of technical and commercial proposals for complex engineering projects, from bid qualification through final submission and contract handover.
- Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and tender documentation to ensure full technical, commercial, and contractual compliance.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, finance, legal, and project management) to prepare accurate and competitive proposals.
- Manage proposal timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple concurrent bids, consistently meeting strict submission deadlines.
- Facilitate smooth handovers from sales teams to implementation teams after contract awarding.
Chief Instrumentation and Control Engineer
SOCAR Downstream
Baku, Azerbaijan
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Resolved complex issues, applied troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions.
- Oversaw installation, testing and commissioning of engineering systems to meet performance and safety requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of process control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and DCS systems.
- Enforced compliance with all health and safety measures, reducing worksite risks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, resulting in increased efficiency or cost savings.
Instrumentation and Control Engineer
SOCAR Downstream
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Programmed and configured PLCs, DCS, and HMIs to control and monitor industrial processes.
- Developed detailed engineering drawings, P&IDs, and control system architecture diagrams using CAD software.
- Conducted system integration testing, commissioning, and startup activities, including system installation, calibration, tuning, and optimization to achieve desired performance objectives.
- Performed regular inspections, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities on instrumentation devices and control systems.
- Conducted process optimization and root cause analysis to improve system efficiency, reliability, and safety.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot control system issues, including hardware failures, software bugs, and communication errors, and implemented corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation.
Education
Master of Science - Information and Control in Technical Systems
Baku Higher Oil School
Baku, Azerbaijan 09.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Process Automation Engineering
Baku Higher Oil School
Baku, Azerbaijan 09.2015 - 06.2020
Skills
- Salesforce (CRM)
- RFP / RFQ Analysis
- Technical & Commercial Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Multi-Bid & Deadline Management
- Bid Strategy Development
- Honeywell DCS
- PLC programming
- HMI development
- AutoCAD
- Drawings & Blueprints reading
- MS Office Suite & Outlook
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
Languages
Azerbaijani
English
Certification
- Bently Nevada Machinery Monitoring System (MMS) training | Baker Hughes, Italy
- Woodward ProTech GII and Peak200 training | Woodward, Poland
- GE Asset Performance Management (APM) training | GE Vernova, Egypt
- Certificate of "Effective Communication" | ICARO, Italy
- Certificate of "HSE Leaderships - Frontline Leaders" | ICARO, Italy
Timeline
Lead Proposal Engineer
Baker Hughes
12.2024 - Current
Chief Instrumentation and Control Engineer
SOCAR Downstream
06.2024 - 11.2024
Instrumentation and Control Engineer
SOCAR Downstream
09.2020 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Information and Control in Technical Systems
Baku Higher Oil School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Process Automation Engineering
Baku Higher Oil School
09.2015 - 06.2020