Ismat Samadov

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Fraud DetectionRisk ManagementData AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence

Fraud analytics specialist with expertise in risk assessment, behavioral analysis, and fraud detection systems across banking and financial sectors.

Currently Fraud Analyst at Kapital Bank, leveraging data analytics and ML models to detect fraud patterns, assess risks, and implement preventive measures.

Professional Experience

Oct 2025 - PresentBaku, AzerbaijanFull TimeOnsite
Bank of Baku logo

Data Analyst

Bank of Baku

  • Collecting and analyzing data about products and services related to the Bank's activities
  • Monitoring strategic goals set by the Bank and conducting related analyses
  • Preparing analytical reports and reviews based on descriptive and diagnostic analyses to support decision-making processes
  • Monitoring KPI indicators and evaluating their effectiveness
  • Analyzing competitive environment, market trends, and new business opportunities
  • Initiating improvements in analytical processes and automation of reports
Feb 2023 - Sep 2025Baku, AzerbaijanFull TimeOnsite
Kapital Bank logo

Fraud Analyst

Kapital Bank

  • Analyzing fraud risks across all bank campaigns, promotions, and lottery programs
  • Assessing fraud risks for new and existing banking products, services, and projects
  • Developing and refining fraud indicators, behavioral scenarios, and scoring models
  • Investigating fraud cases, performing root cause analysis, and implementing preventive measures
  • Monitoring local and international fraud trends and proposing best practice implementations
  • Evaluating effectiveness of existing control mechanisms and recommending improvements
  • Collaborating with risk management, internal audit, and compliance teams on fraud prevention
  • Conducting staff training on fraud risks and promoting zero-tolerance culture
Dec 2021 - Feb 2023Baku, AzerbaijanFull TimeOnsite
Unibank logo

Business Analyst

Unibank

  • Extracted and analyzed data using SQL and other analytical tools to derive business insights
  • Manipulated and processed data with Python for comprehensive analysis and reporting
  • Analyzed consumer loan performance and cashback program effectiveness
  • Created reports and dashboards to track key business metrics and customer behavior
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify trends and extract business value from data
Sep 2019 - Dec 2021Baku, AzerbaijanFull TimeOnsite
Unibank logo

Credit Analyst

Unibank

  • Reviewed consumer loan applications and made approval or rejection decisions
  • Analyzed customer data through comprehensive financial and loan history review
  • Evaluated applicant creditworthiness and risk profiles
  • Verified application information and supporting documentation
  • Collaborated with fraud prevention teams on application verification and pattern recognition

Technical Skills

Fraud & Risk Management

Fraud DetectionRisk AssessmentPattern RecognitionBehavioral AnalysisScoring ModelsInvestigation

Data Analytics

SQLPython (pandas, NumPy)Data VisualizationStatistical AnalysisKPI MonitoringReporting

Business Intelligence

TableauPower BIPlotlyDashboard DesignBusiness MetricsStrategic Analysis

Machine Learning

TensorFlowPyTorchscikit-learnDeep LearningModel TrainingFeature Engineering

AI Applications

NLPComputer VisionPredictive AnalyticsTime SeriesClassificationAnomaly Detection

Databases & SQL

PostgreSQLSQL OptimizationDatabase DesignQuery PerformanceData WarehousingData Modeling

Analytics Tools

JupyterGitExcelData MiningA/B TestingMarket Analysis
5+
Years in Data Analytics & BI
50+
Analytical Reports Delivered
10+
ML Models Developed & Deployed

Education & Certifications

Formal Education

Azerbaijan State University of Economics logo

Azerbaijan State University of Economics

Master of Business Administration (MBA)Artificial Intelligence

CurrentBaku, Azerbaijan

Advanced studies in AI applications for business, machine learning systems design, and enterprise AI strategy.

Mingachevir State University logo

Mingachevir State University

BachelorManagement of Industry

2012 - 2016Mingachevir, Azerbaijan

Foundation in business management with focus on process optimization and analytical thinking.

Professional Certifications

Oracle logo

Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate

Oracle

ID: 290631207OCASQL12C

Issued: May 2022

Advanced SQL optimization and database design for analytics and data management.

Additional Certifications

46 certificates across 5 platforms

Professional Development & Projects

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Professional Experience

Focus: Strategic Insights & KPI Monitoring

Key Achievements:

  • Delivered 50+ analytical reports for strategic decision making
  • Developed interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI
  • Optimized SQL queries improving analytical performance by 80%+
  • Implemented KPI monitoring systems for business metrics tracking

Machine Learning & AI

Professional Projects & Research

Focus: Predictive Analytics & Intelligent Systems

Key Achievements:

  • Developed and deployed 10+ ML models for production use
  • Built fraud detection systems using TensorFlow and PyTorch
  • Created time series forecasting models for business planning
  • Implemented NLP and computer vision solutions for data analysis

Core Analytics Competencies

50+
Analytical Reports Delivered
5+
Years in Data Analytics & BI
10+
ML Models Developed & Deployed

Let's Work Together

Looking for a Data Analytics Professional?

I'm passionate about delivering insights through data analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence. Whether you're looking to build predictive models, optimize business metrics, or create data-driven strategies, I'd love to discuss how I can help.

What I Can Help With:

  • • Business intelligence and dashboard development
  • • Machine learning and predictive analytics
  • • SQL optimization and database analytics
  • • KPI monitoring and strategic analysis
  • • Data visualization with Tableau and Power BI
  • • Statistical analysis and market research