Elchin F. Dadashev is a married 42-year-old citizen of Azerbaijan. He received an engineering degree from the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy in 2003. Dadashev has over 15 years of work experience in engineering, security, and project management roles for companies such as BP, the American Embassy, and IT and construction firms. He is proficient in English, Azeri, and Russian and has technical skills in areas like web design, computer programs, and emergency response. Dadashev also served in the Azerbaijan Army from 2003 to 2004.