Analytically rigorous LSE MPA graduate and Bilkent IR alumnus with direct experience drafting executive briefing notes, conducting policy research, and supporting C-suite leadership within Azerbaijan's premier state institution. Combines strong qualitative and quantitative research skills with native/advanced fluency in Azerbaijani, Turkish, English, and Russian. Skilled at monitoring complex regional developments, engaging key stakeholders, and synthesizing data into concise political reporting for senior decision-makers.

Shahriyar Huseynli
@shahriyarhuseynli
A curious mind in pursuit of a life changing mission
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant to CEO
State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Mar 2026 - Present (7 months)
Serves as central operational partner to C-suite executives, managing daily workflow, triaging correspondence, coordinating international travel, and preparing briefing notes and research summaries.
Executive Assistant to Deputy CEO
State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Oct 2025 - Mar 2026 (5 months)
Provided executive support to the Deputy CEO, managing schedules, correspondence, and preparing briefing materials.
Graduate Capstone Consultant
UNDP Colombia
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 (5 months)
Cleaned and analyzed Colombian national survey data, developed multidimensional indices, and visualized findings to evaluate barriers to financial inclusion for micro-entrepreneurs. Assisted in developing public policy recommendations.
Accountant
Private Entrepreneur Valiyev Nahid Abbas
Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 (4 months)
Managed full-cycle bookkeeping and corporate sales documentation, submitted invoices to the state e-invoice system, performed reconciliations, and generated reports. Designed and implemented custom Excel macros to automate routine tasks.
Research Assistant
İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University
Jun 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Collected, translated, analyzed, and summarized information on nuclear energy and weapons programs. Organized and expanded an existing database with reactor data.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
London School of Economics
Master of Public Administration, Public Administration
2023 - 2025
Master of Public Administration degree from the London School of Economics from 2023 to 2025.
İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
2017 - 2021
Grade: Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University, graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Dataquest
Data Analyst in Python path, Data Analysis
Completed the Data Analyst in Python path, focusing on data analysis skills.
Coursera
GenAI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact, Generative AI
Completed the GenAI in Action: From Theory to Real-World Impact course.
Coursera
GenAI in AI For Everyone, Generative AI
Completed the GenAI in AI For Everyone course.
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