Resume
Experience & Skills
M.Sc. Computer Science candidate at the University of St. Gallen, focused on language-model evaluation, data quality, and empirical machine learning research. I built and post-trained a 37M-parameter transformer from scratch, and I am currently designing an evidence-grounded study of motivated reasoning in LLMs.
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Education
09/2025 – 06/2027
M.Sc. in Computer Science
University of St. Gallen (HSG), St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Focus areas: data science, machine learning, and systems engineering
- Strong interest in financial data analysis and applied AI
09/2021 – 07/2025
B.Sc. in Information Technologies
Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Core coursework: programming, algorithms, databases, and information systems
- Practical focus on data processing and technical systems support
Skills
Skills
Languages
Python
R
C++
JavaScript
SQL
ML & Data
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Data Processing
Time-series Forecasting
Systems & Tools
Node.js
Distributed Systems
Git
IT Infrastructure
Experience
Experience
07/2026 – 09/2026
Trading IT Intern
SOCAR Trading, Geneva, Switzerland
- Automated the allocation process using SQL, replacing a manual workflow with a streamlined, repeatable solution
- Supported the Paper desk in preparing executive summaries of trading positions and performance
- Gained hands-on exposure to trading systems, market data, and the operational workflow of a physical/paper trading business
02/2025 – 06/2025
Production Intern
"Azerdovletlayihe" State General Design Institute, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Collected, cleaned, and structured geographical and demographic datasets for infrastructure and city planning projects
- Applied data preprocessing techniques to ensure consistency and accuracy across multiple data sources
- Gained practical experience in data validation, dataset organization, and analytical reporting workflows
2024 – 2025
Artist Liaison
Sami Yusuf Concert Tour (Astana Music) · Turkey · Jordan · UAE
- Supported coordination of international concert events across multiple countries
- Acted as a communication link between teams, including real-time translation (Turkish–Azerbaijani–English)
- Coordinated schedules and daily logistics for large groups of performers (up to 60 people)
09/2023 – 11/2024
Junior IT Specialist
AIC Valve Engineering LLC, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Performed system troubleshooting and technical diagnostics across internal IT infrastructure
- Assisted in system deployment, configuration, and documentation of new software and hardware environments
06/2022 – 04/2023
Server (Seasonal Position)
Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Operated in a high-pressure, fast-paced international event environment
Academic Projects
Academic Projects
2026 – Present
Motivated Reasoning in LLMs
Independent Master's Project, University of St. Gallen
- Designing an empirical study of whether value-conditioned LLM personas update their positions when shown verified counter-attitudinal evidence, or rationalise it while appearing reasonable
- Methods: LLM evaluation, experimental design, data curation, qualitative annotation, and prompt-based experimentation in Python
Completed 06/2026
PikoGPT Challenge: Large Language Model Development
University of St. Gallen
- Built a transformer-based LLM in a team of four students
- Hands-on experience in deep learning, optimization, and model benchmarking
2025
ASSE Plugtest: Distributed Software System
University of St. Gallen
- Developed a distributed software system using a modern technology stack in a semester-long team project
- Applied architectural patterns and software engineering best practices to design, build, test, and deploy services
Volunteering
Volunteering
03/2026
Event Manager (Volunteer)
Start Global Hackathon, St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Coordinated logistics and operations for an international hackathon with 600+ participants
Languages
Languages
Azerbaijani (Native)
English (C1)
Turkish (C1)
Russian (B1)