About Ismoilbek Juraev

Economist, Data Analyst, and Researcher bridging finance, sustainability, and AI.

Biography

Ismoilbek Juraev is an Economist and Data Analyst with a robust background in financial analysis, sustainable management, and artificial intelligence. He holds a Master of Science in Management for Sustainable Firms from the University of Padua (Italy), where he specialized in the intersection of "People and Organizations," exploring how digital innovation and inclusion drive business success.

His professional journey includes significant roles at the Central Bank and National Bank of Uzbekistan, where he honed his skills in econometric modeling, credit analysis, and macroeconomic forecasting. More recently, he has expanded into the tech sector as an AI Trainer for Outlier AI (Scale AI Inc.), evaluating and refining AI models to ensure accuracy and cultural relevance.

Ismoilbek is passionate about leveraging data to solve complex organizational challenges. His research, including his thesis on "AI as a Teammate," advocates for human-machine collaboration as a catalyst for thriving, sustainable organizations. He is fluent in Uzbek, English, and Russian, with working proficiency in Italian.

Education

M.Sc. in Management for Sustainable Firms

University of Padua (Italy) • 2023 - 2025

Thesis: AI as a Teammate: Building Organizations that Thrive through Human-machine Collaboration
Focus: Innovation, Digitalization, Sustainability, Inclusion. Final Grade: 90/110.

B.Sc. in Economics (Statistics)

Tashkent State University of Economics • 2019 - 2023

Thesis: Statistical analysis of the stock market (Case of developed foreign countries)
Graduated with Honours (GPA: 5/5).

Diploma of Academic Lyceum

Gulistan State University Academic Lyceum • 2016 - 2019

Foreign Languages. Graduated with Honours.

Professional Experience

AI Trainer

Remote

Outlier AI (Scale AI Inc.) • Apr 2025 - Oct 2025

  • Refined and evaluated AI outputs for accuracy, engagement, and cultural appropriateness (Russian/English).
  • Rated AI responses on truthfulness, instruction following, and safety.

Department Manager

Tashkent

Tashkent State University of Economics • Apr 2022 - Sep 2023

  • Managed day-to-day operations for the Faculty of Finance and Accounting.
  • Supervised student advising, recruitment, and admissions processes.
  • Coordinated collaborative activities for student affairs staff.

Macroeconomist (Intern)

Tashkent

Central Bank of Uzbekistan • Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Developed econometric models to forecast economic trends.
  • Analyzed weekly financial and macroeconomic data; contributed to inflation reports.
  • Coordinated with international organizations on economic strategy alignment.

Senior Associate: Loan Officer & Credit Analyst

Tashkent

National Bank of Uzbekistan • Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Reviewed loan applications, verifying credit, collateral, and financial documentation.
  • Managed customer financial services and resolved service issues.
  • Created corporate business plan brochures for 69 branches.

Skills & Certifications

Technical Skills

SPSS / STATA / R Excel / PowerPoint Econometrics Strategic Planning

Languages

Uzbek (Native) English (C1/C2) Russian (C1/C2) Italian (A2)

Key Certifications

  • Successful Negotiation (Univ. of Michigan / edX)
  • 120 Hour TESOL Certificate
  • Accelerator of Social Projects (Siberian Federal Univ.)
  • IELTS Academic Band 7.0 (C1)