I am an expert in ICT law, digital transformation, and GovTech with extensive experience in developing legislation, standards, and strategic solutions for the digital state. My work focuses on creating resilient, secure, and human-centered digital environments, advising on AI, Big Data, ICT regulation, and digital government initiatives.
Eurasian Humanities Institute (Sep 1998 – Jul 2002)
Faculty of Law, Diploma with Honors
Kazakh Agro-Technical University named after S. Seifullin
Bachelor of Technical Sciences in Radio Engineering, Electronics, and Telecommunications (Aug 2007 – Feb 2010)
Master’s Degree in Radio Engineering, Electronics, and Telecommunications (Sep 2017 – Feb 2019)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA (May 2024 – May 2025)
Big Data Analytics, Predictive Analytics by Industry
Additional Training:
Aug 2005 – Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, “E-Government: Development and Prospects”
Dec 2009 – Moscow Business School, “Business Engineering for Enterprise Optimization”
Dec 2015 – Project Management Practice based on PMI PMBOK, Kazakhstan
Dec 2016 – Business Process Analysis and Modeling
Nov 2019 – IEEE Exchange Program on Standardization: 5G, AI, Blockchain, IoT, Smart City
Mar 2021 – Fundamentals of Business Process Formalization, Analysis, and Optimization
Oct 2022 – IT Expert Lab: IT Solutions Design Workshop
Feb 2023 – Agile Business Transformation Training
Chief Manager, Center for Digital Government Architecture and Standards – Digital Government Support Center (May 2023 – June 2025)
Supporting digital transformation of government agencies
Developing ICT legislation and providing expert consultations on digital governance
Deputy Chair, Public Fund for Digital Transformation (Mar 2021 – Jul 2025)
Conducting research and analytical work on digital transformation
Developing methodological guidance, programs, and regulations for ICT implementation
Expert Consultant – World Bank (Sep 2020 – Present)
Analysis of international best practices for national AI strategies
Legal and institutional analysis of AI, Big Data, and ICT regulation in Kazakhstan
Developing recommendations for improving legal and institutional frameworks for AI
Consultant – Republican Center for Urban Planning and Cadastre (Jul 2020 – Dec 2021)
Legislative analysis and recommendations for digitalizing urban planning and construction
Development of monetization mechanisms for AIS “State Urban Cadastre”
Head of the Office of Digitalization and Utility Systems – Kazakhstan Center for Modernization and Development of Housing and Utilities (Feb 2020 – Jan 2021)
Coordinated digitalization projects in the housing and utilities sector
Developed technical documentation and legal proposals for digital transformation
Director of the Department of Methodology in ICT (May 2008 – Sep 2020)
Coordinated legislative and standardization work in ICT
Developed proposals for ICT legislation, digital technologies, and standard harmonization for CIS countries
Participated in the development of over 280 national ICT standards
Key Roles in GovTech and ICT Legislation (2002 – 2014)
Legal expert and manager in various government agencies and National ICT Holding “Zerde”
Drafted and coordinated ICT-related legal acts, standards, and policies, including laws on e-Government, digital security, and innovative clusters
Contributed to legislation on special economic zones, industrial innovation, and defense & aerospace ICT regulations
Developed and consulted on more than 280 national ICT standards
Participated in drafting and harmonization of major ICT and digital transformation legislation in Kazakhstan
Led digital transformation initiatives for government and utility sectors
Expert in AI regulation, Big Data analytics, and ICT governance