Talat Abdullayev
About Talat Abdullayev
Talat Abdullayev is a Senior Project Controller with extensive experience in project management across various sectors, including energy and mining. He has held significant roles at companies such as BP, Hudbay Minerals Inc., and Glencore, focusing on process improvement and employee training.
Work at Glencore
Talat Abdullayev has been serving as a Senior Project Controller at Glencore since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project control functions, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively. His work involves managing timelines, budgets, and resources to support the successful delivery of projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Umid Babek Operating Company
Prior to his current role, Abdullayev worked at Umid Babek Operating Company as a Project Services/Controls Manager for a period of five months in 2018. His responsibilities included managing project controls and services, contributing to the overall project management framework within the organization.
Career at BP
Talat Abdullayev has extensive experience with BP, where he held multiple roles over a span of 14 years. He served as a Project Services/Controls Manager from 2009 to 2015, and as an Asset Planner/Scheduler from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, he was the Performance Management Team Lead from 2015 to 2018 and worked as a Production Engineer from 2001 to 2004. His roles involved various aspects of project management and operational planning.
Education and Expertise
Abdullayev studied at Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Engineering/Industrial Management. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Operations Management through a partnership between Azerbaijan State Oil Academy and Georgia State University, USA. His academic background supports his expertise in managing multibillion-dollar initiatives across various sectors, including energy and mining.
Professional Skills and Focus
Talat Abdullayev is recognized for his professional focus on process improvement, research, and employee training. He possesses strong communication skills and is known for being a self-starter. His leadership style emphasizes motivational leadership and program development, fostering a positive work atmosphere and valuing strong professional relationships.