Gunel Mehdiyeva Chau
About Gunel Mehdiyeva Chau
Gunel Mehdiyeva Chau is a Software Engineer currently employed at Starling Bank in London, England, and has extensive experience in product management and project consulting across various organizations.
Work at Starling Bank
Gunel Mehdiyeva Chau has been employed as a Software Engineer at Starling Bank since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the development and maintenance of software solutions within the banking sector. Her work involves utilizing her programming skills and knowledge of various technologies to enhance the bank's digital offerings.
Current Role at Step Function
Since 2020, Gunel has served as a Product Manager for an E-Learning Platform at Step Function. In this position, she oversees product development and management, ensuring that the platform meets user needs and industry standards. Her responsibilities include coordinating with teams to implement features and improvements.
Educational Background
Gunel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IESE Business School, where she studied Strategy, Finance, and General Management from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Master of Arts in Diplomacy from the University of Nottingham in 2008. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor's degree in International Economics at Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) from 2010 to 2013.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Gunel is proficient in several programming languages, including Java, SQL, JavaScript (ES6 + React.js), and Ruby. She possesses commercial experience in product management and data analysis, particularly using SQL and Python. Her expertise extends to agile product development, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Professional Experience
In addition to her current roles, Gunel has worked as a Project Management Consultant (MBA Intern) at the United States - Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC) since 2016. She has also held positions at Gallup as a Consultant since 2019 and at Makers as a Student Software Developer for three months in 2021. Furthermore, she has been involved with Radiant Group of Hospitals as a Project Consultant (MBA intern) since 2016.