Curriculum vitae
Biography & experience
Two decades across donor programmes, the Executive Office of the President, a ministry, and the institution that runs the national digital transformation strategy.
My current academic and professional mission is to advance the science and practice of data-driven governance, combining computational methods, policy design, and organizational behavior to build more adaptive, transparent, and human-centric institutions in the age of AI.
Public service
2026 — Present
President
International IT University
Leading the International IT University (IITU), driving academic excellence, research innovation, and digital transformation in higher education.
International IT University2021 — 2026
Chief Executive Director
Digital Government Support Center (DGSC), Government of Kazakhstan
Lead the national institution responsible for implementing Kazakhstan's public sector digital transformation strategy. Oversee reform initiatives across 300+ government entities, integrating data-driven analytics, business process reengineering, and AI-based decision systems.
- Established the Unified Situation Center, a national platform for real-time data analytics and strategic coordination.
- Supervised the development of risk-based regulatory systems, digital registers, and GovTech architecture standards.
- Advised ministries and regional governments on interoperability frameworks and institutional capacity building.
- Represent Kazakhstan in international partnerships on digital government and AI governance (OECD, UNDP, World Bank).
2018 — 2021
Vice-Minister and Chief Digital Officer
Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Kazakhstan
Directed the digital transformation of the national education system, implementing large-scale reforms in EdTech infrastructure, academic data management, and transparency.
- Led the digitalization of education services, reducing corruption risks and improving service efficiency.
- Introduced automated grant management, online accreditation, and digital academic credentialing systems.
- Initiated public-private partnerships with leading technology providers to support innovation in education.
2006 — 2018
Deputy Head of IT and Security Division
Executive Office of the President of Kazakhstan
Strategic oversight of national cybersecurity and the "Digital Kazakhstan" state program, laying the groundwork for sovereign technological development.
- Conducted requirements analysis for enterprise systems supporting national governance.
- Supported implementation of cloud computing and cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring policy compliance.
- Maintained IT governance and documentation standards for large-scale government IT projects.
2003 — 2005
Head of Development of e-Gov Data Components
National Information Technology (NIT), Kazakhstan
Designing core data components for the national e-Government architecture and unified data registers.
- Designed SQL-based databases and automated workflows for UNDP-funded e-government projects.
- Gathered and documented requirements for real estate registry and local governance systems.
1999 — 2003
National Expert
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Kazakhstan
Led ICT capacity-building projects, documenting requirements and delivering user training.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment of donor-funded digital solutions with local needs.
Education
Management & strategy
Sloan Fellow (MBA)
MIT Sloan School
Sloan Fellow (MBA), specializing in global leadership and innovation.
Technology & systems
MS CIS in Cybersecurity
Boston University
MS CIS in Cybersecurity.
Doctoral degree
Ph.D. in Informatics
Ph.D. in Informatics
Ph.D. in Informatics. Dissertation focused on data-driven decision systems and institutional optimization.
Teaching & consulting
2024 — Present
Visiting Professor
KIMEP University
Courses: Digital Government, Innovation Policy, Sustainable Development.
2019 — Present
Visiting Professor
Academy of Public Administration
Training civil servants on AI ethics, data governance, and digital innovation management.
Academy of Public Administration