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Rashad Mirzayev

@rashadmirzayev

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IT & Operations Director driving digital transformation and cost optimization.

Azerbaijan

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What I'm looking for

I’m open to EU/GCC/remote roles where I can lead IT & operations strategy, drive digital transformation, and deliver measurable cost optimization through governance, automation, and scalable, secure systems.

I’m an IT & Operations Director with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise technology, operations, and digital transformation across different business types. I focus on reducing operational and IT costs, redesigning business processes, and implementing scalable, secure systems aligned with business strategy.

I’ve built and executed transformation roadmaps that combine IT governance, vendor management, and cybersecurity & risk management with practical automation. In my recent roles, I’ve designed operational optimization strategies, led vendor selection and performance management, and aligned operational workflows with IT systems to reduce manual work and improve efficiency and service quality.

I also bring strong software and infrastructure leadership—from managing enterprise IT operations for 550+ desktops and 700+ users to delivering B2B platforms with DevOps principles and Git. I’ve delivered measurable results including major cost savings through process and vendor optimization, improved stability with reduced downtime and support load, and modernization projects that strengthened mission-critical reliability and security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director of Operations

Current

4Travels

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Designed and executed operational optimization initiatives, improving efficiency and service quality. Led vendor selection and performance management, and aligned operational workflows with IT systems to reduce manual work.

Operational Efficiency Vendor Management Continuous Improvement Process Automation Cost Optimization

Director of Information Technology

Momentum Estate

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)

Defined and executed enterprise IT strategy across multiple branches, modernizing infrastructure with a focus on scalability, security, and cost efficiency. Implemented AI-assisted process optimization and workflow digitization, and developed a VR-based real estate sales capability that helped maintain sales during COVID lockdowns.

Enterprise Strategy Process Optimization IT Governance Process Automation Process Mining

Director of Software Development

Touristalia

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Led software development teams delivering B2B systems, defining system architecture, security standards, and integration strategy. Implemented DevOps practices and Git workflows, aligning delivery roadmaps with business objectives.

System Architecture Integration DevOps Git IT Governance Contract Optimization

Director of Information Technology

Favori Jewellery

Jan 2007 - Jan 2017 (10 years)

Directed IT operations for 550+ desktops and 700+ users, standardizing infrastructure to improve stability and reduce downtime. Cut support tickets from 100–110 per week to 5 per week and supported cost reductions via ERP integration and process improvements, including >50% production effectiveness and >80% production cost reduction.

IT Operations Management ERP Integration Linux Windows Administration Active Directory Cost Optimization

IT Manager

LUKOIL Turkey

Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 (2 years)

Managed enterprise IT budgets and infrastructure, delivering over $200K in annual cost savings through process and vendor optimization. Led IT projects totaling over $2M and ensured reliability and security of mission-critical systems.

Infrastructure Management IT Project Leadership Mission Critical Systems Reliability Engineering cybersecurity risk management