Lect. ƏFLATUN MƏMMƏDOV

Curriculum Vitae

Aflatun Masim oglu Mammadov
Date of Birth: May 1, 1964
Place of Birth: Republic of Armenia
Nationality: Azerbaijani
Languages: Turkish, Russian, English, Armenian
Marital Status: Married, 2 sons, 1 daughter

Education

• 1986 — Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Ç. Ildırım Polytechnic Institute, Azerbaijan Republic
• 1991-1995 — Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Marmara University, Republic of Turkey
• 1995 — Advanced Level English Certificate, Marmara University Foreign Languages Center, Turkey
• Ongoing — PhD in Philosophy, Azerbaijan National Aerospace Agency

Professional Experience

Academic Career

• 2023 – Present — Lecturer, Department of Digital Technologies and Applied Informatics, Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), specializing in “Internet and High Technologies.”

Government Sector

• 1999-2001 — Advisor for Technical Affairs, Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Azerbaijan
• 2001-2005 — Head, Telecommunications Department, Central Apparatus, Ministry of Communications
• 2005-2006 — Head, Telecommunications and Information Technologies Department, Ministry of Communications
• 2006-2007 — Director, Coordination Department of State Institutions
• 2007-2016 — Head, State Radiocommunication Frequencies Administration
• 2016 – 2021 — First Deputy Head / Head / Advisor to the Minister, Main Department of Tax Risk Analysis and Control, Ministry of Taxes of the Republic of Azerbaijan
• 2021-2023 — First Deputy – Chief Engineer, Research Institute, Ministry of Defense Industry

Private Sector / Leadership Roles

• 1995-1996 — Specialist, Marketing & Sales for CIS countries, Netaş (Turkish company established by Canada’s NORTEL)
• 1995-1996 — Executive, Karadeniz Ltd., Azerbaijan
• 1996-1999 — General Director, GSM distribution organizations for Ericsson, Philips, Nokia (Azerbaijan & Georgia joint ventures: Cen-Telekom Ltd., QTA Ltd.)

Sports and Public Leadership

• 2010-2014 — Founder & President, “Rabita” Sports Club, Boxing Federation, Azerbaijan
• 1999-2004 — Head, Property Defense Headquarters, Ministry of Communications
• 1999-2004 — Leader, General Communications Youth Organization
• 2014-2016 — Chairman, “Kultura +” Public Union, joint initiative of Ministry of Communications and Slavic University

International Representation and Cooperation

• ICANN / GAC — Represented Azerbaijan at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, Governmental Advisory Committee
• ITU (International Telecommunication Union) — Represented Azerbaijan in telecommunications standards and conferences
• NATO / CCPC — Participated in civil communications planning and crisis management seminars
• BSEC, ECO, RSS, TAE, TIKA — Represented Azerbaijan in regional cooperation projects, fiber-optic network development, and Turkish Republics’ development initiatives
• CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) — Participated in ICT network development projects

Major Achievements

• Founder and first Chairman of the Azerbaijan Internet Society (1999-2007)
• Author of the Internet Development Concept in Azerbaijan
• Led development of the Strategic Road Map for Telecommunications and Information Technologies, approved by Presidential Decree (2016)
• Led preparation of IP-Telephony implementation documents in Azerbaijan
• Awarded “Intellect” and “NETTY” awards by Azerbaijan Internet Society
• Academic member of NETTY Internet Award jury
• Recipient of multiple honorary certificates, including “Master of Communications” and Jubilee Medal for 15 years of the Ministry of Defense Industry
• Volunteer in post-earthquake reconstruction (Ismayilli, 1980), awarded a Certificate of Honor
• Recognized as “Karabakh War Veteran” for special assignments in conflict zones (1986-1991)

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Leadership — National-level projects, policy formulation, and institutional coordination
• Telecommunications & ICT Expertise — Planning, regulation, infrastructure development, and emerging technologies
• International Diplomacy & Cooperation — Multi-lateral projects and global representation
• Project & Institution Building — Founding of organizations and award systems, program implementation
• Languages & Multicultural Competence — Fluent in Turkish, Russian, English, Armenian
• Discipline & Sportsmanship — Candidate for Master of Sports in Judo

References

Available upon request