Yashar Ahmadov

AI Researcher

Luxembourg, Luxembourg11 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Expert in simulation-based decision systems.
Proven track record in optimizing supply chains.
Strong background in machine learning applications.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Logistics expert with a strong focus on simulation and optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Simulation SoftwareSupply Chain ManagementNetwork Design

Other Skills

Generative AILarge Language Models (LLM)Machine LearningOperations ResearchData ScienceAmazon Web Services (AWS)Materials ManagementProduction PlanningLogisticsIndustrial EngineeringOptimizationLean Six SigmaContinuous ImprovementWarehousingManufacturing

About

Most decisions look good on paper. They just don’t hold up in the real world. I work on problems where models break - and decisions need to hold. - decisions interact with uncertainty - small variations create large system effects - traditional models fall short My focus is on building simulation-based decision systems that allow decisions to be tested before they are implemented. Instead of asking: “What is optimal?” The question becomes: “What actually works under real-world variability?” I’ve applied this approach across large-scale operational systems, including: 📦 Supply chain networks and logistics systems 🏭 Production and scheduling environments 🚛 Yard and site-level flow systems The goal is not just to build models - but to create systems that are: ✓ robust under uncertainty ✓ fast and usable in practice ✓ capable of supporting real decisions Background: - Sr. Simulation Data Scientist at Amazon - Built large-scale simulation & optimization systems with significant business impact - MIT MSc in Supply Chain Management - Experience across logistics, manufacturing, and complex operations Simulation, to me, is not just a tool - it’s a way to understand how systems behave before committing to decisions. If you're working on complex systems where decisions need to be tested - not just optimized - feel free to reach out.

Experience

11 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

6 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Amazon

3 roles

Senior Data Scientist, Simulation Modeling

Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Generative AILarge Language Models (LLM)Simulation Software

Data Scientist, Simulation Modeling

Jan 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

As a member of the Research and Applied Science (RAS) team, developed stochastic simulation model of Amazon’s fulfillment network in Europe on the advanced Agent Based Simulation (ABS) paradigm. It is used to test different scenarios in the dynamic world of e-commerce, helping us build more robust Supply Chains. Savings generated per project are in the range of €0.5-3MM.
Developed 2D node simulation models of different Fulfillment Centers (FC’s) and Sort Centers (SC’s), contributed to the strategic resource planning of those sites. Savings generated per project are in the range of €1-2MM.

Generative AISimulation SoftwareSupply Chain Management

Business Analyst, Network Design

Dec 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs

I was leading the Simulation workstream within our organization. I used Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) to answer various business questions related to the network design and warehouse layouts.
Built the network simulation model of Amazon EU in AnyLogic software. Model was used for strategic what-if scenarios.
Applied/developed Machine Learning tools including Regression, Gradient Boosting and Stacking to answer business questions, created dashboards and visualizations of data in QuickSight to assist in decision making.
Worked on network optimization models, contributed to the improvement of the existing models.

Simulation SoftwareNetwork Design

Basf

2 roles

Production Scheduling Specialist

Nov 2018 – Nov 2019 · 1 yr

I have been transferred to BASF’s Construction Chemicals plant in Dubai which is one of the largest factories in this business unit. My tasks are:
Creating optimal production plans in SAP according to the processes and business rules to meet the demand
Controlling and planning daily the finished goods, raw materials and packaging stocks in SAP
Scheduling loading time for bulk deliveries according to delivery time at customers site
Monitoring production plan and rescheduling if needed
Managing information from Customer Service, Production and Procurement; informing Customer Service, Transportation Management and Production about changes in the plans
Informing procurement if change is needed regarding the raw materials
Participating in the reduction of obsolete stocks and non-conformity

Production Manager

Jul 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

I joined BASF’s Construction Chemicals plant in Sumgait as Production Manager. Initially I led a Lean Six Sigma project that yielded cost reductions of 25K EUR annually. My main responsibilities were as followings:
Planning, coordination and control of the manufacturing processes
Participating in the S&OP meetings, conducting MRP, ordering raw materials
Calculating safety stocks and optimal production quantities
Estimating manufacturing costs
Supervising and motivating workers, reviewing their performance regularly
Participating in the Lean transformation, applying SMED to decrease the setup costs
Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed
Managing the maintenance of equipment

Neste jacobs

Project Engineer & Coordinator

Sep 2015 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos · Baku, Azerbaijan

Neste Jacobs was providing PMC (Project Management Consulting) services for the SOCAR Ammonia and Urea Complex Project. The Complex’s estimated value was over 600 million dollars. I was a member of the Project Control team and worked on the following tasks:
Assisting different discipline managers in daily works
Evaluating and following the activities on the Critical Path
Following up the construction progress
Reviewing and cross-checking the invoices
Coordinating the activities of the PMC team
Keeping the files up-to-date in the Document Management System (DMS)
Doing Variation Order related calculations
Involving in the recruitment of new employees
Cost estimations of the OSBL (Out Side Battery Limits) components
My tasks were diverse in nature, ranging from logistics and procurement to project scheduling. During the project, I developed several other skills such as reading Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), setting up internet connection for the team in remote areas and writing project procedures.

Basf

Warehouse Officer

Nov 2012 – Aug 2013 · 9 mos · Sumqayit, Azerbaijan

BASF Caspian Construction Chemicals was my first professional workplace. My tasks were as followings:
Managing warehouse activities
Planning the delivery of goods to customers
Assigning the drivers according to orders
Entering all inputs and outputs of the warehouse to the ERP system
Regularly checking the correctness of information on ERP system