Everyone, please join me in giving Dana Abdykayeva a warm welcome to the AIFC Authority team!
Dana joins us as Senior Manager of the Industry Analysis Department, where she will contribute to strategic assessments, analytical insights, and sector‑specific research supporting AIFC’s development priorities. 📈
Dana holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Warwick and an MA in European Studies on Science, Society and Technology from Maastricht University. She is also currently pursuing an MBA at Warwick Business School. 🎓🌍
She brings a strong background in strategy and analytics. Dana previously worked as a Strategy Consultant at the Center for Strategic Initiatives, delivering policy analysis, market intelligence, and financial modeling across the energy, logistics, urban development, and IT infrastructure sectors. Prior to that, she served at Glovo and JSC Passenger Transportation. ⚙️📊
Outside of her professional work, Dana enjoys continuous learning, structured thinking, and exploring new analytical tools. She brings a thoughtful, curious, and growth‑oriented mindset to her work. 📚✨
We are delighted to welcome Dana onboard and look forward to the analytical depth, dedication, and fresh perspective she brings to the AIFC team!

We are pleased to introduce Aiman Darzhanova, who has joined AIFC as our Corporate Secretary, bringing extensive experience in legal management and corporate governance. 🙌✨
Aiman holds a Bachelor of International Law from Al‑Farabi Kazakh National University 🎓⚖️, an LLM from the University of Aberdeen, and an MBA from the Geneva Business School. 🌍📘
She has built an impressive career in the legal field, having served at KMG Systems & Services LLP, Caspian Integrated Maritime Solutions Ltd, Samruk‑Energy, and SALANS LLP. 🚢⚙️
Aiman brings a strong international legal background, strategic thinking, and a proven track record in corporate governance and compliance. We are delighted to welcome her and look forward to the professionalism, expertise, and balanced perspective she brings to the team.

Welcome Aliya Kenzhegaliyeva!
Aliya joins us as a Senior Manager of the Procurement Department, where she will support procurement planning, contract administration, and supplier coordination. 💼📝
Aliya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague. 🎓🌍
She brings valuable experience across administration, reporting, contracts, and supply chain — a strong combination built through several roles in major industry organizations, such as North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) in Atyrau, ESS Support Services, Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V., QHSE Services LLP and Global Blue. 💡📊
Aliya brings a structured mindset, attention to detail, and a positive, collaborative approach to teamwork.
We’re happy to have her onboard — get ready for fresh expertise, dedication, and great new energy on the team!

We are pleased to welcome Madina Kakimova as the new Manager of the Administrative Department!
Madina joins us to strengthen administrative coordination, operational support, and organizational workflow. In her new role, she will be responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining high‑quality administrative processes, and supporting internal communication and efficiency initiatives. 🌐
Madina brings strong experience in cultural project management and international event coordination from Astana Opera, where she worked on large‑scale international cultural projects. She holds degrees from Nazarbayev University and the Eurasian National University. 🎓
Beyond her professional strengths, Madina has a deep appreciation for the arts. Her favorite activity is watching ballet performances—a reflection of elegance, emotional depth, and artistic curiosity. 🎭✨
Her favorite quote: “You are exactly where you need to be.”
We are delighted to welcome Madina to the team and look forward to the professionalism, warmth, and thoughtful perspective she will bring to AIFC!

We’re pleased to welcome Ganibek Zharkimbayev to the team! 🤝
Ganibek joins us as Head of Software Development within the Project Management & Software Development Division, where he will lead system architecture, guide development processes, and support the delivery of complex technology initiatives across the organization. 💼⚙️
He holds an MSc in Advanced Computer Science and IT Management from The University of Manchester, one of the UK’s top institutions in the field. 🎓🇬🇧
In addition, Ganibek is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, bringing deep cloud expertise at one of the highest certification levels. ☁️📘
Ganibek’s career spans a wide range of IT leadership and engineering roles. Before joining us, he served as a Senior Associate at AFSA, contributing to system development, architecture, and digital operations. ⚙️
Prior to that, he worked at CMC Technologies and Nites Kazakhstan LLP, gaining diverse experience in enterprise systems, cloud platforms, data engineering, and complex infrastructure environments. 🧠🔧
We’re excited to have him onboard and look forward to the strong technical expertise, structured thinking, and valuable new perspective he brings to the team!

Welcome Torekeldi Taskara!🤝
We’re happy to welcome Torekeldi Taskara as a Senior Manager of the Project Management & Software Development .
Torekeldi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from IITU and brings strong backend engineering experience. Before joining us and AFSA, he worked at Tredo as a Backend Developer, contributing to large‑scale systems such as the Database of Aggregated Indicators, the National Educational Database, and the EdTech project Damoo.kz. His technical skills include Java, Spring, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, ActiveMQ, Git, Linux, and microservices development. 🖥️⚙️
Beyond his technical strengths, Torekeldi is a football enthusiast, he loves watching, playing, exploring, and analyzing football. ⚽
For reading, he recommends Mukhtar Shakhanov’s poems as well as Catch Me If You Can.
We’re excited to have Torekeldi on board and look forward to the strong backend mindset, dedication, and fresh ideas he brings to the team!

Welcome De Khan Kang to the AIFC Authority team! 🙌
De Khan joins us as a Senior Software Developer of the Project Management & Software Development , bringing strong expertise in backend engineering, microservices, and enterprise‑level solutions.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and Software from Turan University 🎓 and has experience across financial, telecom, and regulatory sectors. His technical stack includes Golang, C#, Java, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Creatio, Camunda, and API integrations. ⚙️🧠
De Khan worked at Prime Source, contributing to CRM automation, system integrations, and backend development for major organizations.
Outside of work, he enjoys listening to music, collecting cards, singing, and cocktail making. His favorite reads include 1984, The Godfather, and The Lord of the Rings✨
We are delighted to welcome De Khan and look forward to the expertise, calm approach, and technical insight he brings to our team!

We’re pleased to welcome Dmitriy Ler to the Project Management & Software Development as a Senior Manager! 🤝
Dmitriy brings strong experience as a Software Engineer, having worked on backend and full‑stack development across major companies including EPAM Systems, SimpleCode, AFSA, and within the AIFC ecosystem. He has contributed to the development and enhancement of digitalresident.kz, including the new 2.0 architecture, portal management tools, and complex functional modules. 💼⚙️
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering and Software from KEUK. His technical expertise includes Angular, TypeScript, C#, .NET Core, MVC, PostgreSQL/MSSQL, and strong algorithmic thinking — one of his key strengths. 🧠💡
Outside of work, Dmitriy enjoys cars, hiking, gym training, and reading. His recommended book: “Антихрупкость”. His favorite music is alt‑rock, and he dreams of visiting the USA. 🚗📘🇺🇸
We’re excited to have Dmitriy onboard and look forward to the dedication, reliability, and engineering insight he brings to AIFC!

We are pleased to introduce Zhanbolat Seitkulov, who has joined AIFC as a Senior Manager of the Project Management & Software Development Division! 🙌✨
Zhanbolat joins us with over 10 years of experience in software engineering, system architecture, and enterprise‑level development. He holds a Master’s Degree in Advanced Computer Science from The University of Manchester 🎓 and brings strong expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring, microservices, SQL/NoSQL databases, Elasticsearch, Docker, and CI/CD. His background spans financial, healthcare, and BPM projects, and he has successfully led development teams while delivering complex digital solutions across multiple organizations.
Outside of work, Zhanbolat enjoys skiing and football, loves Kazakh traditional food, recommends reading “Жестокий век,” and dreams of visiting Switzerland. 🇨🇭✨
We’re pleased to have him on board and look forward to the technical depth, leadership, and experience he brings to the team!

Please join me in re‑welcoming Anton Vlasov to the AIFC Authority team as Manager of the Project Management & Software Development!
Anton brings over 6 years of experience in software testing from BCPD and Simple Code, focusing primarily on mobile application testing. His background reflects strong attention to detail, structured analytical thinking, and solid practical expertise in quality assurance. 💼⚙️
Outside of work, Anton’s favorite activity is powerlifting — meaning he brings not only professional strength, but also actual physical strength to the team. 🏋️💪
When it comes to music, Anton is a fan of everything that played on MTV in the 2000s, guaranteeing nostalgia and good vibes. 🎧🎶
If he could choose one country to visit, it would be Italy, inspired by its culture, beauty, and history. 🇮🇹✨
We’re excited to have Anton with us again and look forward to the energy, personality, and unique perspective he brings to the team!

We are pleased to introduce Oleg Belotserkovskiy, who has joined AIFC Authority as a Manager of Project Management & Software Development! 🙌✨
Over the past several years, Oleg has built a strong portfolio and hands‑on design experience across multiple digital companies and projects. Before joining the AIFC ecosystem, he worked as a UX/UI Designer at Bastyon, contributing to user‑centered digital solutions and interface enhancements. Prior to that, he served at SimpleCode, Internet Reshenie, KazInsys, and Rocket Firm, Astana‑IT. 🖥️🔧
Most recently, Oleg worked at AFSA as a UX/UI Designer, where he contributed to the design of digital services and internal systems, helping to enhance user experience across the organization. 🌐✨
Oleg brings a strong design mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for creating clean, intuitive user experiences. We are delighted to welcome him onboard and look forward to the creativity, thoughtful design, and fresh ideas he brings to AIFC!

We are pleased to introduce Zhaniya Smagulova, who has joined AIFC Authority as a Senior Manager of Project Management & Software Development! 🙌✨
Zhaniya holds a Master’s degree from the University of Warwick and a Bachelor’s degree from the Almaty Institute of Power Engineering and Telecommunications. 🎓
Her professional background includes extensive experience in digital transformation and public‑sector IT systems. Since 2018, Zhaniya has worked across multiple AIFC bodies — including the AIFC FinTech Hub, AIFC Authority, and AFSA — serving as Senior Manager and Senior Associate and contributing to key technology and operational initiatives. 💡⚙️
Before joining AIFC, she led the Information Systems and Electronic Services Division at Centre for International Programs JSC, where she oversaw digital services for scholarship administration. Earlier in her career, Zhaniya worked as a Senior Analyst at National Information Technologies JSC, contributing to eGovernment development — including registering copyrights for the Integrated Notary Information System “E‑Notary.” 🖥️🔧
Zhaniya brings strong leadership, deep expertise in technology modernization, and a thoughtful, results‑oriented approach. We are delighted to welcome her and look forward to the valuable experience and dedication she brings to the AIFC community.

We are pleased to introduce Maksat Kizat, who has joined AIFC as a Senior Manager of the Project Management & Software Development Division! 🙌✨
Maksat holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology from the University of Wollongong in Dubai, where he strengthened his expertise in modern IT systems, digital solutions, and applied technologies. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and Social Sciences from KIMEP University. 🎓💻
His professional background includes meaningful experience within the AIFC ecosystem, where he contributed to technology‑driven initiatives, system enhancements, and operational improvements. 🖥️⚙️
Maksat brings a thoughtful approach, strong technical insight, and a commitment to continuous development. His blend of international education and hands‑on experience in financial regulatory technology makes him a valuable addition to our team.
We are happy to welcome him onboard and look forward to the expertise, dedication, and positive energy he brings to AIFC!