I am a translator, writer and educator with over 30 years’ experience in English, Russian and Azerbaijani. I specialize in legal, finance, media translations and creative content, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines, with a proven track record in subtitling, blogging and teaching. I am fluent in English (C2), Azerbaijani and Russian (native), with emerging German and Turkish skills. I leverage multilingual expertise, creative writing and psychological insight to support international teams and projects, including AI-driven creativity to enhance remote collaboration. I am passionate about integrating multilingual expertise, psychological insight, and AI tools to support international teams and projects remotely, delivering creative and precise results under pressure.

Faig Mamedov

I am a translator, writer and educator with over 30 years’ experience in English, Russian and Azerbaijani. I specialize in legal, finance, media translations and creative content, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines, with a proven track record in subtitling, blogging and teaching. I am fluent in English (C2), Azerbaijani and Russian (native), with emerging German and Turkish skills. I leverage multilingual expertise, creative writing and psychological insight to support international teams and projects, including AI-driven creativity to enhance remote collaboration. I am passionate about integrating multilingual expertise, psychological insight, and AI tools to support international teams and projects remotely, delivering creative and precise results under pressure.

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I am a translator, writer and educator with over 30 years’ experience in English, Russian and Azerbaijani. I specialize in legal, finance, media translations and creative content, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines, with a proven track record in subtitling, blogging and teaching. I am fluent in English (C2), Azerbaijani and Russian (native), with emerging German and Turkish skills. I leverage multilingual expertise, creative writing and psychological insight to support international teams and projects, including AI-driven creativity to enhance remote collaboration.

I am passionate about integrating multilingual expertise, psychological insight, and AI tools to support international teams and projects remotely, delivering creative and precise results under pressure.

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Language

Azerbaijani
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Turkish
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Blogger at Savalan Aspi Winery, Azerbaijan
April 1, 2025 - Present
Crafting engaging blog posts and website content to promote winery products and enhance corporate image, reaching a growing online audience.
Subtitler & Transcriptionist at Productive Playhouse (PPH), USA
June 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Translated and subtitled chat shows and social media content from Azerbaijani to English, delivering under tight deadlines.
Freelance Translator at VERO Translation Company, Baku, Azerbaijan
September 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Handled diverse translations (cosmetics, legal, culture) across English, Russian and Azerbaijani, ensuring accuracy and cultural nuance.
Translator at Milli Majlis (Parliament of Azerbaijan), Baku
September 1, 2020 - Present
Translating legislative documents, news and website content, facilitating online domestic and international outreach.
Translator (On-Call) at Unibank Commercial Bank, Baku
January 1, 2020 - Present
Providing rapid translation of financial and banking documents.
Teacher of English at World (Dünya) School, Sumgait, Azerbaijan
December 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Elevated pupils from pre-intermediate to advanced levels, with a 95% exam pass rate, preparing many for international study.
Independent English Tutor at Sumgait, Azerbaijan
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Successfully tutored challenging as well as promising students, enabling several to pursue higher education abroad (USA, UK).
Translator & Interpreter (On-Call) at RWE Dea, Baku
December 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Supported business meetings and geological projects with accurate translations and cultural mediation.
Blogger at Savalan Aspi Winery, Azerbaijan
April 1, 2025 - Present
Crafting engaging blog posts and website content to promote winery products and enhance corporate image, reaching a growing online audience.
Subtitler & Transcriptionist at Productive Playhouse (PPH), USA
June 30, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Translated and subtitled chat shows and social media content from Azerbaijani to English, delivering under tight deadlines.
Freelance Translator at VERO Translation Company, Baku, Azerbaijan
September 30, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Handled diverse translations across cosmetics, legal, and culture sectors in English, Russian and Azerbaijani ensuring accuracy and cultural nuance.
Translator at Milli Majlis (Parliament of Azerbaijan), Baku
September 1, 2020 - Present
Translating legislative documents, news and website content, facilitating online domestic and international outreach.
Translator (On-Call) at Unibank Commercial Bank, Baku
January 1, 2020 - Present
Providing rapid translation of financial and banking documents.
Teacher of English at World (Dünya) School, Sumgait, Azerbaijan
January 1, 2020 - August 21, 2025
Elevated pupils from pre-intermediate to advanced levels, with a 95% exam pass rate, preparing many for international study.
Independent English Tutor at Sumgait, Azerbaijan
January 1, 2019 - August 21, 2025
Successfully tutored challenging as well as promising students, enabling several to pursue higher education abroad (USA, UK).
Translator & Interpreter (On-Call) at RWE Dea, Baku
January 1, 2015 - August 21, 2025
Supported business meetings and geological projects with accurate translations and cultural mediation.
Various Translation, Lecturing and Writing Roles at Unibank, Western University, The Azeri Times
January 1, 2008 - August 21, 2025
Built a broad foundation in media, education and finance through diverse translation, lecturing, and writing work.
Lecturer (Introduction to Translation; English Literature) at Western Caspian University, Azerbaijan
September 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching Introduction to Translation and English (British) Literature in accordance with syllabi developed by me; delivering lectures and developing course materials aligned with translation theory and literary analysis.
Subtitler & Transcriptionist at Productive Playhouse (PPH), USA
May 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Translated and subtitled chat shows and social media content from Azerbaijani to English, delivering under tight deadlines.
Freelance Translator at VERO Translation Company, Baku, Azerbaijan
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024
Handled diverse translations (cosmetics, legal, culture) across English, Russian and Azerbaijani, ensuring accuracy and cultural nuance.
Teacher of English at World (Dünya) School, Sumgait, Azerbaijan
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Elevated pupils from pre-intermediate to advanced levels, with a 95% exam pass rate, preparing many for international study.
Independent English Tutor at Sumgait, Azerbaijan
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2019
Successfully tutored challenging as well as promising students, enabling several to pursue higher education abroad (USA, UK).
Translator & Interpreter (On-Call) at RWE Dea, Baku
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Supported business meetings and geological projects with accurate translations and cultural mediation.
Translator, Lecturer & Writer at Various organisations (Unibank, Western University, The Azeri Times)
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 2008
Held various translation, lecturing and writing roles, building a broad foundation in media, education and finance.

Education

MBA at Swiss Montreux Business School, Montreux, Switzerland
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Candidate of Sciences at State Languages University, Azerbaijan
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Diploma at State Languages Institute, Baku
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
MBA Psychology at Swiss Montreux Business School, Montreux, Switzerland
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Candidate of Sciences in Psychology at State Languages University, Azerbaijan
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Screenwriting I & II at Gotham Writers' Workshop, NYC, USA
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
IBO IBDP English A: Literature (Category I) at Online
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Cambridge CAE & CPE at British Council, Baku, Azerbaijan
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Diploma in Translation & Teaching at State Languages Institute, Baku
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Creative Writing Studies (4 Years) at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute, Moscow, Russia
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
MBA Psychology at Swiss Montreux Business School
January 1, 2020 - December 12, 2025
Candidate of Sciences in Psychology at State Languages University, Azerbaijan
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Screenwriting I & II at Gotham Writers' Workshop
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
IBO IBDP English A: Literature (Cat. I) at Online
March 1, 2020 - December 12, 2025
Cambridge CAE & CPE at British Council, Baku, Azerbaijan
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Diploma in Translation & Teaching at State Languages Institute, Baku
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Creative Writing Studies (4 Years) at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute, Moscow, Russia
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1995

Qualifications

Screenwriting I & II
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
IBO IBDP English A: Literature (Cat. I)
March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Cambridge CAE & CPE
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Creative Writing Studies
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1995
Cambridge CAE & CPE
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
IBO IBDP English A: Literature (Cat. I)
March 1, 2020 - December 12, 2025
Diploma in Translation & Teaching
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Screenwriting I & II
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Creative Writing Studies (4 Years)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1995

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods