Toghrul Karimli
@toghrulkarimli
Strategic Planning & Innovation specialist improving performance through evidence-based decisions.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Strategic Planning and Innovations Specialist with experience in strategic planning, performance management, and organizational development within the public sector. I coordinate institutional initiatives, analyze data, optimize processes, and support executive decision-making with evidence-based recommendations. I’m committed to driving innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable organizational growth.
In my current role at the State Medical-Social Expertise and Rehabilitation Agency, I prepare periodic analytical reports, perform KPI analysis, and develop and supervise work plans aligned with the Agency’s Strategic Work Plan and Action Plan. I ensure data reporting quality through verification and reconciliation with base datasets, and I coordinate cross-departmental data collection to improve timeliness and accuracy. Previously, as a Management Systems Planning Engineer, I optimized production process workflows for prostheses/orthopedic production, oversaw equipment operations and calibration, and supported testing and implementation of new procedures. Earlier quality roles included ISO-based quality control, internal audit collaboration, CAPA actions, and vendor guidance across ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 37001:2016, ISO 15224:2017, and ISO 10002:2018.
Experience
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Strategic Planning and Innovation Specialist
State Medical-Social Expertise and Rehabilitation Agency
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Prepared periodic analytical reports and developed work plans for structural units aligned with the Agency’s strategic work plan and action plan. Coordinated cross-departmental data collection, verified datasets for KPI/performance assessments, and supported innovation and compliance initiatives to strengthen service delivery.
Management Systems Planning Engineer
Prosthesis-Orthopedic Production and Rehabilitation Center
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023 (10 months)
Optimized production processes for prostheses, orthoses, and orthopedic equipment by preparing material/goods reports and improving workflow efficiency. Supervised equipment operation and calibration, supported testing and implementation of new technical procedures, and contributed to cost and valuation norms documentation.
Quality Technologist
Diamed Co Syringe Manufacturing Plant
Jan 2021 - Jul 2021 (6 months)
Coordinated inventory, supplies, and equipment to support lean manufacturing and improve production efficiency. Established standardized operating procedures and maintained ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 documentation, including laboratory testing of raw materials prior to production.
Quality Control Specialist
TCS ATEF Group of Companies
Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 (4 months)
Monitored and reported quality performance metrics, identifying production deficiencies and consistency issues to drive continuous improvement. Inspected incoming materials and finished goods against ISO and customer specifications, analyzed findings with internal audit support, and guided vendors on quality assurance and safety protocols.
Quality Control Inspector
Azertexnolayn LLC
Mar 2020 - Jun 2020 (3 months)
Applied quality best practices to improve operational efficiency and reduce defect rates across multiple production lines. Tracked quality performance indicators and reported defect trends to production teams, then inspected product functionality/appearance and performed visual and non-destructive testing to support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Education
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Baku Engineering University
Bachelor of Engineering Science, Chemical Engineering
2014 - 2018
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering Science with a focus on Chemical Engineering from Baku Engineering University.
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