Nurlan Eliyev
@nurlaneliyev
Certified Scrum Master and Agile Coach with proven leadership skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a Certified Scrum Master (PSM III) and Product Owner (PSPO II) with over two years of experience leading Agile teams in digital transformation projects within the fintech and government sectors. My leadership in GovTech and banking has resulted in significant improvements in delivery speed and Agile maturity, showcasing my ability to foster high-performing Scrum environments.
As an Agile Transformation Leader, I have successfully transitioned multiple high-impact national projects to Agile frameworks, increasing delivery speed by 28%. My expertise in facilitating Agile adoption workshops has positively influenced over 60 team members across various departments, optimizing collaboration and reducing cycle times. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Project and Process Management, which complements my hands-on leadership experience and commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Scrum Master
AzInTelecom
Jan 2025 - Present (4 months)
Spearheaded the transition of three high-impact national projects to Agile frameworks, increasing delivery speed by 28%. Facilitated enterprise-level Agile adoption workshops, influencing over 60 team members across 5+ departments. Established a scaled Scrum environment, optimizing collaboration and reducing cycle times by 20%.
Scrum Master
AzInTelecom
Aug 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Implemented Agile practices for the Sima e-signature platform, cutting release cycles by 40%. Mentored 4 Scrum teams, boosting Agile maturity scores by an average of 22%. Facilitated over 100 Agile ceremonies, leading to a 15% improvement in sprint velocity.
Retail Sales Specialist
ABB Bank
Dec 2022 - Aug 2023 (8 months)
Processed over 120 loan applications monthly with a 97% accuracy rate. Enhanced loan processing turnaround by 25% through workflow optimization and led customer financial consultations that increased loan disbursement by 18%. Consistently exceeded monthly KPIs.
Scrum Master Intern
ABB Bank
Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 month)
Coached and facilitated Agile rituals for a pilot team of 6 developers, reducing delivery delays by 30%. Introduced Agile engineering practices including CI/CD and pair programming, enhancing team performance.
Leading Specialist
ABB Bank
May 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Managed daily treasury operations with 100% compliance to Central Bank regulations. Trained junior team members in secure cash handling and reduced transaction processing time via process reengineering.
Credit Analyst Intern
Kapital Bank
Jul 2018 - Oct 2018 (3 months)
Supported the loan evaluation team by analyzing customer financials and assisting in creditworthiness assessments. Contributed to audit preparation efforts ensuring compliance with financial protocols.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Economics and Human Sciences
PhD, Project and Process Management
2024 -
Pursuing a PhD in Project and Process Management, adding academic depth to hands-on leadership in Agile methodologies.
ABB Scrum School
Certificate, Agile Methodologies
2022 - 2023
Completed a Scrum Master Certificate of Proficiency, gaining essential skills in Agile methodologies and team facilitation.
Baku Business University
Master's, Banking and Financial Services
2020 - 2022
Completed a Master's degree focusing on Banking and Financial Services, enhancing knowledge in financial systems and management.
University
Bachelor's, Finance
2015 - 2020
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance, providing a strong foundation in financial principles and practices.
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