Zaka Akif Ibrahimov

Academic Lyceum named after Zarifa Aliyeva
Informatics Teacher, Deputy Director for ICT (since 2021)

Education:

  • Completed secondary education at Mollakand Secondary School named after G. Sadigov, Kurdamir district.

  • In 2010, graduated from Azerbaijan Technical University with a degree in “Computer Security.”

  • Studied at Sumgayit State University (2012–2014) in “Information Systems in Management.”

  • In 2018, earned a degree in “Informatics Teaching” at Ganja State University.

  • In 2007, awarded 2nd place in the national physics olympiad among university students.

Professional Experience:

  • Since 2011, worked as a teacher, deputy director, IT specialist, and trainer in various private schools and educational centers.

  • Deputy Director for Academic Affairs at “Ümid Pedagogical-Psychological Service Center for Schoolchildren” and IT Specialist–Designer at the Additional Education Center “Təhsilə Dəstək.”

  • Students have won prizes in national subject olympiads, competitions, “Scientists of Tomorrow,” World Robot Olympiads, and various projects and scientific competitions.

  • In 2014, students won gold and bronze medals at the national competition “Scientists of Tomorrow.”

Mentorship and Robotics:

  • In 2019–2020, served as a mentor in the “Support for Informatics Teaching in Secondary Schools” project organized jointly by the Azerbaijan Education Institute and International Training and Project Center.

  • Since 2019, teaches “Robotics” at the Azerbaijan Robotics Engineering Academy.

  • In 2021, teams won I, II, and VII places in the “Robomission” category at the Azerbaijan final of the World Robot Olympiad.

  • Served as head judge at RVG – Robot Virtual Games and SAF – STEAM Azerbaijan Festival.

  • In 2022, team won I place in the “Robomission” category at the Azerbaijan final of the World Robot Olympiad.

  • Participated in international STEAM projects and training, including the “Innovative School” program in Israel.

  • In 2024, a student won a bronze medal at the national “Scientists of Tomorrow” competition; project “Let’s Learn Robotics Together” won VII grant in the Development and Innovation in Education competition.

  • Attended international summer school for teachers in Chechnya (2024).

  • In 2025, served as head judge at International Robotics Competition and national final of World Robot Olympiad in the “Robomission” category.

  • Conducted a 1-week study visit to Estonia and Finland to explore educational practices.

  • Participated in STEM Olympiad grand finals in Germany (2022), France (2023), and Spain (2025) with students; students achieved top results in Mathematics and Programming.

  • Head judge at the International STEAM Azerbaijan Festival 2025 in the “RoboGames” category.

Other:

  • Certified trainer in the international ECDL computer program.

  • Currently works as Informatics teacher and Deputy Director for ICT.

Contact: ibrahimovzeka@gmail.com