Software giant Andersen Lab opens international IT hub in Azerbaijan

On September 11, global software development firm Andersen Lab officially opened its international IT centre in Azerbaijan. 

The centre was established within the Azerbaijan Innovation Center with the initiative and organisational support of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency, Caliber.Az writes via local media.

Andersen Lab, which operates in over 19 countries and employs more than 3,700 specialists, has been active in Azerbaijan since October of last year as a resident of the country’s technopark.

During the opening ceremony, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Rashad Nabiyev, reviewed the centre’s facilities. Farid Osmanov, chairman of the Innovation and Digital Agency Development, spoke on the significance of the centre and its initiatives, while Andersen Lab founder Alexandr Khomich and vice-president Dennis Osteopenia presented an overview of the centre’s activities and programs. Kiryl Rudy, Chief Government Relations Officer for the company, was also present at the event.

The centre aims to provide young specialists with practical experience on real projects, in addition to theoretical training, serving as the official workplace for Andersen Lab employees in Azerbaijan. Its primary goals include developing human capital, addressing the IT skills gap, and strengthening ICT service exports.

One of the centre’s flagship initiatives is the IT SkillsBridge program, which offers training in Java, JavaScript, business analytics, quality control, DevOps, mobile development, and project management. Over 14,000 applications were submitted, and 210 participants were selected. Those employed by Andersen Lab under the program receive contracts and scholarships, with 100 graduates continuing work on the company’s global projects.

Program participants include 30% women and 70% men, with 50% aged 20–25, 30% aged 25–30, and 20% aged 30–35.

The initiative is expected to expand Azerbaijani IT specialists’ involvement in international projects, accelerate the country’s integration into the global digital services market, boost ICT service exports, and contribute to economic growth. Andersen Lab’s centre is regarded as a successful example of public-private collaboration, enhancing youth skills, employability, and Azerbaijan’s position as a regional and global digital hub.

By Khagan Isayev