Toghrul Rzayev
Frankfurt am Main,Germany
Summary
I am motivated & determined to do my best for the organization I am employed by. Keen to learn new aspects of my work and excel in my career by taking up higher levels of responsibilities. Eager to leverage in-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure, project management, and strategic planning to drive operational excellence and support the company's growth objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Center Chief Engineer
Amazon
09.2024 - Current
- Supervise and mentor a team of data center operations engineers and technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and adherence to best practices.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in Amazon owned and leased, Colo and Hybrid data center.
- Implement and maintain monitoring tools and procedures to proactively identify and resolve issues, minimizing downtime and maximizing uptime for critical systems.
- Work closely with the IT infrastructure team to forecast resource requirements and plan for scalability, ensuring that the data center can accommodate future growth and expansion.
- Enforce security policies and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of data center operations, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with vendors and service providers to procure hardware, software, and services, negotiate contracts, and oversee vendor performance.
- Maintain accurate documentation of data center configurations, procedures, and processes, and provide regular reports to management on the performance and status of data center operations.
Data Center Engineer Operations / Lead Engineer
AWS
Frankfurt am Main
11.2019 - 09.2024
- Performed hands-on operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of critical electrical, mechanical, and controls systems across owned, leased, hybrid, and colocation data centers.
- Led and coordinated technicians during maintenance windows, equipment repairs, and live incident response while ensuring safety and uptime.
- Configured and optimized monitoring and alarming tools, analyzing system trends to detect anomalies early and reduce service impact.
- Assisted with capacity planning by validating loads, reviewing single-line diagrams, and supporting infrastructure upgrades and expansions.
- Applied strict change-control, lock-out/tag-out, and incident-response procedures to protect personnel, equipment, and customer availability.
- Worked closely with vendors onsite, supervising maintenance activities, validating test results, and ensuring adherence to technical standards.
- Maintained accurate equipment logs, procedures, commissioning documentation, and post-maintenance reports to support audits and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects.
Chief Electrical and Automation Engineer
Delta-Group
Baku
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Expertly operated and maintained critical infrastructure, including Power Distribution, UPS systems, HVAC, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Motors, and Fire Alarm & Fighting systems, ensuring uninterrupted operations and system reliability.
- Designed and supervised the implementation of innovative PLC control systems. Oversaw all project phases from concept to commissioning, ensuring technical and operational excellence.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of engineering projects across facility sites nationally, from small-scale modifications to major capital improvements. Directed construction, commissioning, and launch activities, ensuring timely, on-budget, and spec-compliant project delivery.
- Led and managed two specialized teams of automation and electrical technicians. Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, technical proficiency, and collaboration, significantly enhancing team performance and project outcomes.
- Developed and implemented cutting-edge PLC and SCADA-based solutions, driving significant operational improvements and process optimizations.
- Performed detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis on equipment failures, devising and enacting preventative strategies to maintain high availability and operational efficiency.
- Ensured the strict adherence of all teams to safety procedures, company standards, SOPs, and EOPs, promoting a secure and productive work environment.
- Designed electrical systems for automation projects across various industries.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and safety regulations in all projects.
- Installed and tested safety circuits, PLCs, and HMI systems.
Head of Control System Engineer
Inkoel
Baku
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Perform routine installation, maintenance and inspection of VFD's, Field meters, protective and control systems.
- Performed troubleshoot on PLC based automated machinery.
- Implemented changes in production equipment and debugged machine control software.
- Provided support to activities inside facility and resolved all manufacturing issues.
- Performed troubleshoot on PLC control systems.
- Developed current systems and programs, improved process.
- Managed and configured PLC source code.
- Diagnose and correct any operational malfunctions.
- Provide PLC and SCADA programming for oil & gas, cooling, and protective control systems.
- Generates reports on equipment failure.
- Carrying out electrical installation works and modification of existing system.
- Working at heights, on ladders, scaffolding and building roofs.
- Ensures that necessary spares and consumables are available.
- Rockwell system integrator (installation and maintenance)
Automation Field Service Engineer
Gilan Holding
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Conducted comprehensive maintenance, servicing, and repairs of essential utilities for the textile industry, including transformers, power generators, UPS systems, and air conditioning units, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
- Expertly performed troubleshooting and diagnostics on PLC control systems, enhancing system performance and reliability. Managed and configured PLC source code for optimized operation.
- Provided PLC and SCADA programming for critical control systems, focusing on cooling, humidity, and sequence train operations to improve process control and environmental conditions.
- Spearheaded new design works and installations, leading teams through the planning, design, and implementation phases to successful completion.
- Performed advanced troubleshooting, fault investigation, and diagnostics in electrical systems utilizing specialized test equipment, identifying and resolving complex issues promptly.
- Scheduled and executed regular maintenance routines for all electrical equipment, including infrared analysis and IR assessments of electrical connection points under load conditions, to prevent downtime and extend equipment life.
- Led the design and installation of innovative electrical and control systems, demonstrating leadership in project management and technical execution.
- Textile industry
Electrical Technician
Sumqayit Sement LLC
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Perform daily checks and take operational readings of all critical electrical and mechanical equipment, conduct handover.
- Diagnose and correct any operational malfunctions.
- Generates reports on equipment failure.
- Keep track of run hours of all machinery and equipment and ensure that due routine maintenance is completed as per PM schedule.
- Concrete industry
Education
Bachelor's degree - Electrical engineer
Azerbaijan State Oil Industry University
Baku, Azerbaijan01.2022
Full course - Management/Engineer Manager
Azerbaijan National Aviation Academy
Baku, Azerbaijan01.2010
Skills
- Smartsheet
- Change management
- Risk analysis
- Risk management
- Project management
- Electrical schematics
- Mechanical schematics
- Control schematics
- Troubleshooting
- System design
- Automation systems
- STEP 7
- TIA Portal
- Studio 5000
- FactoryTalk Studio
- Microsoft Office
- Electrical design
- Automation design
- Simulation tools
- Visual Basic
- C
- JavaScript
- Vendor management
- Data center operations
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Maintenance planning
- Safety management
Certification
- Rockwell Automation Extended Course - Programmable Controllers, 01/2016
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI!, 01/2025
Hobbies and Interests
- Avid follower of scientific education and communication.
- Particular interest in the lectures and works of Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
- Enjoys exploring complex scientific concepts made accessible to the public.
Languages
English
Professional
German
Limited
Turkish
Professional
Russian
Professional
Azerbaijan
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Data Center Chief Engineer
Amazon
09.2024 - Current
Data Center Engineer Operations / Lead Engineer
AWS
11.2019 - 09.2024
Chief Electrical and Automation Engineer
Delta-Group
02.2017 - 11.2019
Head of Control System Engineer
Inkoel
04.2016 - 02.2017
Automation Field Service Engineer
Gilan Holding
01.2015 - 03.2016
Electrical Technician
Sumqayit Sement LLC
08.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor's degree - Electrical engineer
Azerbaijan State Oil Industry University
Full course - Management/Engineer Manager
Azerbaijan National Aviation Academy