I am a results-driven Data Scientist and Production Chemist with 10+ years of experience solving complex business problems in the energy sector using Python, machine learning, and cloud tools such as Azure. I thrive on turning technical challenges into strategic advantages and delivering data-driven insights that help cross-functional teams optimize operations. I excel at leading multidisciplinary workstreams, building predictive models, and driving cost savings through analytics. I enjoy Agile environments and am passionate about translating complex data into clear, actionable strategies that boost performance and efficiency.

Kanan Taghiyyev

I am a results-driven Data Scientist and Production Chemist with 10+ years of experience solving complex business problems in the energy sector using Python, machine learning, and cloud tools such as Azure. I thrive on turning technical challenges into strategic advantages and delivering data-driven insights that help cross-functional teams optimize operations. I excel at leading multidisciplinary workstreams, building predictive models, and driving cost savings through analytics. I enjoy Agile environments and am passionate about translating complex data into clear, actionable strategies that boost performance and efficiency.

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I am a results-driven Data Scientist and Production Chemist with 10+ years of experience solving complex business problems in the energy sector using Python, machine learning, and cloud tools such as Azure. I thrive on turning technical challenges into strategic advantages and delivering data-driven insights that help cross-functional teams optimize operations.

I excel at leading multidisciplinary workstreams, building predictive models, and driving cost savings through analytics. I enjoy Agile environments and am passionate about translating complex data into clear, actionable strategies that boost performance and efficiency.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Production Chemist / Data Scientist at bp
October 1, 2016 - Present
Built ML models to forecast refinery fouling, chemical usage, and asset failure. Enabled ~$3MM/year cost savings through chemical consumption optimization. Created and maintained KPI dashboards in Power BI and Palantir. Led Agile implementation and sprint planning for Production Chemistry discipline. Used Azure DevOps for backlog and sprint management. Developed object detection pipelines and classification models for industrial use. Oversaw contractor/vendor partnerships, delivering ~$300K annual savings.
Senior Consultant, Production Chemistry at Baker Hughes
March 1, 2013 - October 1, 2016
Developed interactive digital tools for monitoring/reporting worth £160K. Built monthly sales forecast reports saving ~£2MM/year. Delivered $6MM in product sales through technical consulting.
Senior Account Manager at ChampionX
November 1, 2010 - March 1, 2013
Secured $30MM/year business through tenders and contracts. Supported document control systems and technical bid proposals.
Technical Service Engineer at ChampionX
April 1, 2004 - November 1, 2010
Led technical trials, stock control, and chemical sampling. Managed junior technical support engineers and lab processes.

Education

Doctorate Degree in Inorganic Chemistry at Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2010
Master’s in Chemistry at Baku State University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2006
Bachelor’s in Chemistry at Baku State University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2004

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Data Scientist Professional & Associate (DataCamp)
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Machine Learning Specialization (University of Michigan)
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Agile Meets Design Thinking (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Power BI, SQL & Python (LinkedIn Learning, Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other