Salima Ismayilova PhD, MBA

Salima Ismayilova has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Their most recent role is as an Account Manager for Collaborative Drug Discovery - CDD VAULT, where they focus on the Pacific Northwest and SF Bay Area. Prior to this, they worked as an Inside Sales & Marketing Manager at Guntert & Zimmerman (G&Z) from 2019 to 2022. Salima Ismayilova also served as a Procurement Specialist at Guntert & Zimmerman Const. Div., Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, they worked as an Assistant to the Project Manager at The Bureau of Agrarian Technologies from 2014 to 2015. Salima Ismayilova's experience in sales includes positions as the Director of Sales at Aztexnika LTD - John Deere AG from 2014 to 2014, and as an Outside Sales Manager at the same company from 2010 to 2014. Prior to their sales roles, they were a Parts Manager at TI Agroservice John Deere AG Div. from 2009 to 2010. At the start of their career, Salima Ismayilova worked as a Scientific Researcher at Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences from 2005 to 2009. Overall, they have demonstrated a strong background in sales, management, and scientific research throughout their career.

Salima Ismayilova, PhD, MBA, has a diverse education history. Salima Ismayilova earned their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Botany/Plant Biology from Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, where they studied from 2007 to 2011. Prior to their Ph.D., they obtained a Master's Degree in Biology and Chemistry from Ganja State University, graduating in 2007. In 2000, Salima earned an Associate's Degree in Agronomy and Crop Science from Azerbaijan State Agrarian University.

In 2019, Salima completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business & Negotiations from Florida International University - College of Business. Their dedication to continuing education is evident through their additional certifications. In 2017, they obtained a certification in Strategic Management from Open2Study and in 2016, they became a Certified Professional Sales Person through the NASP - National Association of Sales Professionals. Salima also acquired a certification in Finance for Professional Procurement Specialists in 2016 from the Next Level Purchasing Association.