Shakhzod Shukurov

Shakhzod Shukurov is a seasoned professional in risk management and data science, currently serving as Co-Founder and Chief Risk & Data Officer at IMAN since March 2024. Previously, Shakhzod held the position of Data Scientist at LexisNexis Risk Solutions from July 2021 to October 2023, where expertise in designing advanced payment risk solutions for financial institutions was demonstrated, significantly enhancing transaction monitoring and reducing fraud losses. Prior to that, Shakhzod founded and served as CEO of Penguin Pay, developing a Buy Now Pay Later product that improved employee retention and mitigated default risks. Additional experience includes roles as a Research Scientist and Underwriter, coupled with a strong academic background featuring a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence from Anglia Ruskin University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Economics from Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies.