Mkrtich Laziev

Deciphering Data for Business Success

Where Data Meets Strategy:
Providing Expert Analysis for Business Optimization and Growth.

Senior Business Analyst with 20+ Years of Experience

I am a Senior cross-industry Business Analyst with extensive IT and software development background. That helps me to carry out simple on site prototyping when required, which helps demonstrate the advantages of technological solutions to current and potential clients, getting them on board as quickly as possible.

Likewise, my knowledge of custom software outsourcing and developing cycles allows me to manage and supervise IT projects effectively and provide technical specifications with all
statutory documentation for software development projects.

My cross-industry experience is a valuable asset since a problem specific to one industry may already have a solution in another. Moreover, business process optimization methodologies can also work across various industries, allowing for cross-industry solutions when internal methods don’t make the cut.

Main Industries

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Life Sciences and Biotech
  • Chemicals
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel and Hospitality
  • Gaming

Recent Projects

  • Specialised LIMS for a cell panel screening company (full cycle).
  • Manufacturing control and management system for organic chemicals producer.
  • Charter flight ticketing system for a travel company.
  • Web based system for international SIM and VOIP provider.
  • Online booking model for an inbound travel company with transfers, accommodations and tours.

Main Skills

  • Knowledge of regulated industries
  • Strong managerial skills
  • Working on client premises
  • Working directly with customers
  • Working under NDA
  • Analysing systems and generating documentation
  • Analysing processes, identifying flaws and offering solutions
  • Business process modelling
  • IT project management skills (JIRA, OpenProject)
  • Managing developers and engineering teams
  • Working knowledge of pharma regulations
  • Working knowledge of drug development lifecycle
  • Working knowledge of cellular biology
  • Working knowledge of organic chemistry
  • Working knowledge of travel industry
  • Working knowledge of charter flights booking systems
  • Working knowledge of telecom industry
  • Working knowledge of gaming industry
  • Experience in specialized trade shows (e.g. CPhI)
  • Experience in personnel training
  • Advanced knowledge of mathematical methods
  • Experience in automating lab equipment
  • Knowledge of biological data analysis
  • Custom built and off-the-shelf LIMS (e.g. LabKey)
  • Programming and network architecture skills
  • Rapid on-premises prototyping using VBA
  • Familiar with various operating systems and networks (e.g. ESXi, Windows Server, Linux)
  • Familiar with virtualization methods (e.g. VMWare, VirtualBox, Docker)
  • Good knowledge of EDMS systems
  • Good knowledge of no-code/low-code platforms
  • Basic working knowledge of AI (Anaconda, TensorFlow, etc.)
  • Application testing including UI
  • Fully trilingual: English, Armenian and Russian

Some Recent Employers and Clients

  • Oncolead GmbH, Germany (Senior Business Analyst)
  • Public Administration Academy, Armenia (MBA Lecturer/Scientific Supervisor)
  • ARIAC Chemicals CJSC, Armenia (CTO)
  • Fine Chem Trading LTD, UK (CTO)

Education

Yerevan State University, Yerevan (Armenia)
Master of Science (Hons.), Theoretical Physics

Personal Data

Current country of Residence: Armenia
Nationality: British and Armenian
Languages: English, Russian, Armenian – native level