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Fariz JAFAROV

Fariz JAFAROV

Coordinator of International Youth Projects

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director, 4SİM & C4IR Azerbaijan -WEF affiliated center | AI & Digital Economy Strategist | Industry 4.0 & Innovation Policy Leader | Service Simplification & Process Optimization

  • Education

    • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

      2021 - 2022
      Master's degree Artificial Intelligence on Public Services

      A new higher education program funded by the European Union and developed by four leading European universities in the fields of digital, technology, and engineering science (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain), Politecnico di Milano (Italy), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (Germany), and the Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia).The core objectives of this program are providing education on:(i) the management of AI-based public services,(ii) the usage of AI in public… Show more A new higher education program funded by the European Union and developed by four leading European universities in the fields of digital, technology, and engineering science (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain), Politecnico di Milano (Italy), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (Germany), and the Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia).The core objectives of this program are providing education on:(i) the management of AI-based public services,(ii) the usage of AI in public administration’s operations, and(iii) the governance of AI in the public sector and for the delivery of public services to society. Show less

    • The George Washington University

      2012 - 2014
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Certificate Project Management

    • The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

      2004 - 2008
      Public Administration Public Administration

      Activities and Societies: Debate Team, Football Team, Newspaper, Student Union

    • Webster University London

      2008 - 2010
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Finance, General 3.65

    • Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

      2019 - 2020
      Adaptive Strategic Execution Program

      In May of 2017, Strategy Execution announced its partnership with Duke Corporate Education, a world-class provider of global leadership solutions, ranked in the top 3 by the Financial Times in Custom Executive Education for 18 consecutive years. As a result of bilateral cooperation, the agreed parties launched the Adaptive Strategic Execution Program (ASEP). BP and its co-venturers in the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli, Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan, Shah Deniz, and South Caucasus Pipeline projects –… Show more In May of 2017, Strategy Execution announced its partnership with Duke Corporate Education, a world-class provider of global leadership solutions, ranked in the top 3 by the Financial Times in Custom Executive Education for 18 consecutive years. As a result of bilateral cooperation, the agreed parties launched the Adaptive Strategic Execution Program (ASEP). BP and its co-venturers in the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli, Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan, Shah Deniz, and South Caucasus Pipeline projects – SOCAR, TPAO, PETRONAS, Chevron, LUKOIL, NICO, Equinor, INPEX, ExxonMobil, SGC, ITOCHU, ONGC, TOTAL, Eni bring this internationally-recognised ASEP to Azerbaijan, basing it at ADA University.ASEP focuses explicitly on building leaders who can master the three domains that influence and define how work gets done: strategy, work, and people. The curriculum consists of six courses, each aligning to two or more of these domains and addressing an emerging leadership challenge. Show less

  • Experience

    • Debate in Civil Society Public Union

      Feb 2007 - Sept 2008
      Coordinator of International Youth Projects

    • Caspian Property Services

      Jun 2010 - Sept 2010
      Chief Marketing & Research Officer

    • State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan

      Sept 2010 - Dec 2010
      Intern at investment department

    • Baku Business School

      Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
      Head of Analytical Department

    • The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Strategic Management Department

      Mar 2011 - Sept 2013
      Strategic Management and Monitoring Specialist

    • Azerbaijan State University of Economics • UNEC

      Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
      Lecturer/Instructor on Global Management

    • Khazar University

      Oct 2011 - Feb 2018
      Lecturer/Instructor on Strategic Management and Management

    • Azerbaijan University

      Sept 2012 - Jan 2014
      Lecturer/Instructor on Strategic Management Policy

    • The Azerbaijan-UK Alumni Association - AUKAA

      Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
      Chairman

    • Qafqaz University

      Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
      Senior Instructor on Business Strategy

    • State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan

      Sept 2013 - Mar 2018

      • Director of the Departament of Monitoring for Labour Relations

        Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

      • Deputy Director of the Department for E-services Development and Social Innovations

        Sept 2016 - Mar 2017

      • Deputy Director of Social Innovations and Strategic Research Department

        Mar 2014 - Sept 2016

      • Head of Strategic Research Division

        Sept 2013 - Mar 2014

    • Elektron Hökumətin İnkişafı Mərkəzi / e-Gov Development Center

      Mar 2018 - Jan 2023
      Director General

      💡 Key Expertise:✔ Digital Transformation & Service Design✔ IT & Project Management✔ Process Optimization & Change Management✔ Public Sector Innovation & Strategic Planning✔ Government System Integration & Interoperability📌 Key Achievements:Led the development of eGov, myGOV, ASAN finance, State eProcurement portal, eAgro, ASAN Login, eVisa (ASAN Visa), ASANbridge, and other large-scale digital government platforms.Implemented AI-powered governance solutions, state digital registries, and financial tech innovations.Strengthened data exchange, interoperability, and service simplification across state institutions. Show less

    • Council of Europe

      Nov 2019 - Dec 2021
      Member of Ad hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAHAI)

      The Committee will assess the feasibility and key components of a potential legal framework for AI development, design, and application. This process will be informed by broad multi-stakeholder consultations and aligned with the Council of Europe’s core principles of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.

    • ADA University

      Sept 2021 - Jan 2024
      Adjunct Instructor on Public Management - eGovernment

    • Improving the international ranking of scientific publications of Azerbaijan

      Dec 2021 - Jan 2023
      Head of the working group

      The working group is a part of the Group on Innovation and Technology of the Commission on Business Environment and International Ratings under the Prime Minister Office

    • Council of Europe

      Apr 2022 - Jan 2023
      Head of Delegation of Azerbaijan at the Committee on Artificial Intelligence

    • 4SİM Azərbaycan / C4IR Azerbaijan

      Apr 2023 - now

      The Center for Analysis and Coordination of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Azerbaijan, operating under the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan, is part of the World Economic Forum’s Global C4IR Network. The center focuses on advancing AI, digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and innovation policies, fostering collaboration between government, industry, and academia to shape the future of the digital economy.

      • Executive Director

        Sept 2023 - now

      • Acting Chief Executive Officer

        Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

      • Deputy Chief Executive Officer

        Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Medal of "Progress" for the effective work in the development of public services

      The President of Azerbaijan
      Dec 2018
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    • Project Leadership and Communications Management

      The George Washington University
      Mar 2013

    • Digital Transformation and innovations in public sector

      Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO
      Jul 2019

    • Managing Projects

      The George Washington University
      Nov 2012

    • Making sense of complexity

      Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
      Sept 2019

    • Project Management

      George Washington University
      Feb 2014

    • Innovation and Change Management in Public Sector: Singapore experience

      Civil Service College Singapore
      May 2015

    • Project Management Applications

      The George Washington University
      May 2013

    • Project Risk Management

      The George Washington University
      Feb 2013

    • Project Cost Control and Scheduling

      The George Washington University
      Dec 2012

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Fariz JAFAROV
      The State award of Medal of "Progress"/ "Tərəqqi" Medalı The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Dec 2018 It was awarded by the President of the Republic Azerbaijan for the outstanding work, devotion and contribution to the development of public services in the country