I am a Lead Data Scientist with over three years of experience in banking and credit risk. My primary focus is on model validation and development in various domains, including IFRS 9 and machine learning. I strive to bridge the gap between traditional and next-gen AI methodologies in financial applications. Currently, I lead teams in implementing advanced GenAI solutions to enhance decision-making processes. Teaching data science inspires me to share knowledge and grow alongside my students, ensuring they gain practical skills for real-world challenges.…

Bakhtiyar Salahli

I am a Lead Data Scientist with over three years of experience in banking and credit risk. My primary focus is on model validation and development in various domains, including IFRS 9 and machine learning. I strive to bridge the gap between traditional and next-gen AI methodologies in financial applications. Currently, I lead teams in implementing advanced GenAI solutions to enhance decision-making processes. Teaching data science inspires me to share knowledge and grow alongside my students, ensuring they gain practical skills for real-world challenges.…

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I am a Lead Data Scientist with over three years of experience in banking and credit risk. My primary focus is on model validation and development in various domains, including IFRS 9 and machine learning. I strive to bridge the gap between traditional and next-gen AI methodologies in financial applications. Currently, I lead teams in implementing advanced GenAI solutions to enhance decision-making processes. Teaching data science inspires me to share knowledge and grow alongside my students, ensuring they gain practical skills for real-world challenges.

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Skills

Experience Level

Python
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Azerbaijani
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Data Scientist | Model Validator at ABB (International Bank of Azerbaijan)
June 1, 2024 - Present
Supervising junior validators and standardizing validation processes. Leading the validation and risk assessment of advanced statistical models and AI/ML systems. Spearheading validation strategies for GenAI applications and LLM-powered tools.
Data Science Instructor at Div Academy
May 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching data science concepts and techniques to students. Developing and delivering engaging lessons on data analysis, machine learning, and statistical methods.
Data Scientist | Model Validator at PASHA BANK OJSC
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Improving model validation processes and building challenger predictive models. Performing exploratory analysis using SQL and Python libraries.
Junior Credit Risk Specialist at PASHA BANK OJSC
June 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Calculating Expected Credit Loss (IFRS 9) using Python and automating reports. Analyzing credit portfolios and developing ML-based scoring models.
Cost Controller at BOS SHELF LLC- SAPIEM GROUP
June 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Prepared detailed reports on project costs and evaluated capital expenditure proposals.

Education

Bachelor of Finance at University of Economics (UNEC)
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

GARP RAI (Risk and AI) Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
ACCA F3/FA: Financial Accounting
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
ACCA F7/FR: Financial Reporting
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Education

Skills

Experience Level

Python
Expert

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