I am a highly accomplished and results-driven IT Project Manager (Senior) with a robust background in Agile methodologies and end-to-end SDLC delivery. I lead cross-functional technical teams, coordinate complex development efforts, and deliver high-quality software solutions from concept to deployment. My track record includes optimizing CI/CD pipelines, proactive risk management, and clear stakeholder communication to align IT initiatives with business goals. I leverage QA engineering expertise to elevate project quality, mitigate risks, and ensure a superior user experience. I am passionate about building scalable systems for government and financial sector clients and driving digital transformation through collaboration, metrics-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.

Safa Umakhankov

I am a highly accomplished and results-driven IT Project Manager (Senior) with a robust background in Agile methodologies and end-to-end SDLC delivery. I lead cross-functional technical teams, coordinate complex development efforts, and deliver high-quality software solutions from concept to deployment. My track record includes optimizing CI/CD pipelines, proactive risk management, and clear stakeholder communication to align IT initiatives with business goals. I leverage QA engineering expertise to elevate project quality, mitigate risks, and ensure a superior user experience. I am passionate about building scalable systems for government and financial sector clients and driving digital transformation through collaboration, metrics-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.

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I am a highly accomplished and results-driven IT Project Manager (Senior) with a robust background in Agile methodologies and end-to-end SDLC delivery. I lead cross-functional technical teams, coordinate complex development efforts, and deliver high-quality software solutions from concept to deployment. My track record includes optimizing CI/CD pipelines, proactive risk management, and clear stakeholder communication to align IT initiatives with business goals.

I leverage QA engineering expertise to elevate project quality, mitigate risks, and ensure a superior user experience. I am passionate about building scalable systems for government and financial sector clients and driving digital transformation through collaboration, metrics-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.

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Language

Azerbaijani
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

IT Project Manager at Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Led end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of critical IT projects; directed cross-functional development teams (12-15 members) using Agile/Scrum; managed roadmaps, sprint planning, and backlog grooming; integrated quality gates into the SDLC; established KPIs; managed project budgets up to 350000 AZN; championed CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency by 35% and accelerate release cycles; provided transparent progress reports to stakeholders.
Senior QA Engineer at Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 29, 2024 - November 3, 2025
Enhanced software quality by developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies; created robust test cases and automated scripts; performed API testing (Postman and SoapUI); mentored junior QA engineers; streamlined QA processes; ensured high reliability and optimal user experience; collaborated with development and QA teams and tracked defects using Jira and Azure DevOps.
QA Engineer at ScandiWeb-Digital Strategy and Web Development (Fintech)
October 22, 2021 - October 22, 2021
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, define test scenarios, and prioritize test cases; performed exploratory testing to uncover defects and provide UX feedback; contributed to test documentation (plans, cases, reports); aided in improving sprint performance and software quality; conducted usability testing across multiple platforms; utilized Jira and Azure DevOps for test management and defect tracking.
QA Engineer at Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan
October 22, 2021 - October 22, 2021
Enhanced software quality by developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies. Reduced defect rates by creating robust test cases and meticulously executing them. Collaborated with developers to identify and resolve software issues, leading to higher product reliability. Improved team efficiency through streamlined testing processes, enabling faster release cycles. Ensured optimal user experience by conducting thorough usability testing on multiple platforms. Used Jira and Azure DevOps for test management and defect tracking; mentored junior QA engineers and improved QA processes.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration at Georgia State University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration at Georgia State University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

PSPO I - Professional Scrum Product Owner
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
PSPO I - Professional Scrum Product Owner
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Other

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