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QAZTECH

The Alliance of Technology Companies

FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION

AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

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OUR MISSION AND GOALS
I. "DIALOGUE PLATFORM"
Focused interaction with technological entrepreneurship
  • Organization of constructive dialogue between the state and technology sectors on important decisions
  • Collection and systematization of development issues
  • Development of joint solutions for public authorities


II. "OMBUDSMAN"
Promoting the interests of technological entrepreneurship:
  • Engagement with government entities on development and barrier removal issues
  • Participation in the formation of legislative initiatives
  • Advocacy for stimulating regulations
  • Assistance in improving government support measures


III. "THINK-TANK"
Analytical and methodological support:
  • Methodological frameworks on innovations (concepts and definitions, statistics, metrics, etc.)
  • Research, assessment, and objective monitoring of technological development
  • Formulation of approaches and measures for progress, including those based on international practices
  • Positioning Kazakhstan as an innovative country to international investors
  • Working with various international rankings to accurately assess Kazakhstan's achievements in the field of innovation
  • Roundtable discussions and extensive information and outreach activities
  • Development of strategic programs for the advancement of startups, export of technology companies, etc
OUR INITIATIVES
  • THINK-TANK
    (Data Driven Decision)
    Establishing a comprehensive system for gathering and analyzing reliable data, expert opinions, and detailed analyses. It aims to support informed decision-making and ensure the achievement of strategic goals across both public administration and business sectors.
  • Centre of Digital Law
    Given the emerging nature and rapid evolution of the digital field, many of its aspects remain unregulated, and there is an evident shortage of specialists capable of addressing these challenges in practice. In order to bridge the gap, the QAZTECH Alliance is committed to developing and training experts in the domain of Digital Law.
  • QAZTECH CLUB
    Bringing together most successful technology companies in Kazakhstan and fostering meaningful engagements with the country’s leading enterprises. Advancing such collaborations creates opportunities for beneficial networking and industry-wide growth.
QAZTECH CLUB
  • Raising awareness about technology companies:
    Membership in the QAZTECH Club is accompanied by a press release from QAZTECH in the media. The press release will feature the best business case highlighting client value (ROI) and the main specialization of the technology company.
  • Industry networking and promotion of collaboration:
    Joining the QAZTECH CLUB gives our members a unique opportunity to benefit from   regular meetings both between club members (suppliers of both technology and expertise), as well with channel partners. It aims to enhance the growth and success of all members by leveraging shared expertise and resources.
  • Direct negotiations with large enterprises:
    Regularly organizing productive negotiations between large enterprises and established technology companies to directly match supply and demand. This approach ensures the goals, needs, and resources of the involved parties are aligned to guarantee mutual success and growth.
QAZTECH CLUB
QAZTECH NEWS
OUR TEAM
  • Asset Issekeshev
    Chairman of the Board of Trustees
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Has over 25 years of distinguished experience in public service. Held the positions of Minister of Industry and New technologies and Minister of Investments and Development, served as - Deputy Prime Minister, Head of the Presidential Administration, Aid to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mayor of Astana, member of the Board of Directors of Samruk-Kazyna, JSC "Baiterek", and JSC "Development Bank of Kazakhstan", as well as the member of the Coordination Council of the Association of Kazakhstan Machinery Industry.
Advisory Council
  • Murat Abdrakhmanov
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    A prominent Kazakh serial entrepreneur and one of the Central Asia’s leading business angels. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, he has founded several companies. Among which are Kazakhstan's largest telecommunications companies, ASTEL JSC, a network of dental clinics, "Dent-Lux" and "Ambassador", the multi-disciplinary clinic, "Medical Park" and several major system integrators. Owner of one of the leading companies in industrial automation (oil and gas) Zeinet & SSE.
  • Oleg Arefyev
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Serves as the Director of "Kaspi Shop" LLP. Has an extensive experience and expertise in managing e-commerce businesses, enhancing technological processes, payment systems, regulatory frameworks, and implementing innovations in the field of online retail.
  • Sabit Sukhanov
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Co-founder of "Communications Kazakhstan" LLP. Has extensive experience and expertise in government policy related to industrial and innovation development, as well as Industry 4.0, technology business management (telecommunications, digital technologies, industrial robotics), and the implementation of technological innovations in the industrial sector.
  • Kairat Akhmetov
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    CEO of "Freedom Telecom" LLP and co-founder of the IT companies group "Sergek Group"
    Co-founder of the "Nommi" project, the first hardware startup from Kazakhstan, which successfully went through crowdfunding on the international platform Indiegogo. In addition, Kairat is a member of the Commission on Digitalization under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where he participates in the development and implementation of strategies for the introduction of modern digital technologies into various sectors across the country.
  • Adil Nurgozhin
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Managing partner and founder of Big Sky Capital VC. He has extensive experience in the quasi-government sector, having held several leadership positions.
    Founder of UMAY Angels Club and serial Entrepreneur with 6 Exits.
  • Amirkhan Omarov
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Founder and CEO of "Parqour", LLP, a company developing system of smart parking technologies. He previously founded the private IT hub SmArt.Point and has held top management positions at BI Group, Mercury Properties, Ernst & Young, and Alageum Electric.
  • Asset Abdualiyev
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Founder and CEO of Silk Road Innovation Hub, which helps startups from Central Eurasia establish and expand their ventures in Silicon Valley and the US market. He graduated from L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University with a degree in International Law and earned an LLM from the University of Dundee (UK) and Winthrop University (USA).
  • Anuar Buranbayev
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Co-founded and manages the "Center for Research and Consulting," a think tank specializing in industrial development, regional competitiveness, and urban economics research. Has held leadership positions in the financial sector, oil and gas and mining industries, and public sector. Graduated from the Faculty of Automation and Control Systems at the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute with a degree in "Technical Systems Management.", as well as getting MBA from the Maastricht School of Management, specializing in "General and Strategic Management."


  • Kuanysh Zhaikov
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    CEO of "Desht" NPO, independent Kazakhstani Think tank, specializing in economic policy.
    Graduate of the Kazakh-British Technical University with a degree in Economics and Business, as well of the Durham University Business School, UK, with Master's degree in Finance. He has over 10 years of experience in strategic planning, the development of government policies on industrial and regional development, as well as conducting comprehensive research on issues of institutional modernization and reform.
  • Pavel Koktyshev
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Co-founder & Managing Partner at MOST Holding, with over 12 years of experience in venture capital, fintech, and startup ecosystem development.
    Head of the Affiliated Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Kazakhstan, and a member of the World Economic Forum's Eurasia Policy Group. He has held various positions such as the Director of the Institute of Development and Economic Affairs, Representative of the Global Entrepreneurship Network in Kazakhstan, and Supreme Commissioner of the World Business Angels Investment Forum. In March 2018, he was invited to work in the quasi-public sector as the deputy chairman of the board of "National Infocommunication Holding Zerde". He coordinated the creation and development of Astana Hub and QazInnovation and served as the CEO of AIFC Tech Hub.
  • Anar Tuleubayeva
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Deputy Chairman, Association for the Development of AI in Kazakhstan, playing a key role in uniting the expert community and promoting innovative AI projects.
    Experienced leader with over 10 years of service in the public sector, specializing in digital transformation and the development of artificial intelligence in Kazakhstan.
    Anar holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and has received education in the USA.
  • Dolores Pshembayeva
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Official partner of the "Swarovski" in Kazakhstan, successfully representing and promoting the global brand in the local market. She is the co-founder of the "Clever" marketplace and the co-founder of the "Teez" marketplace.
    Moreover she is the founder of the "Baquatty Aimaq Qory" charitable foundation, aimed at supporting and developing local communities, improving living conditions, and providing assistance to those in need. Dolores is a partner of the Mentors project under the "Dara" Charitable Foundation, which works on mentoring and support programs for children and youth. Additionally, she is a member of the International Advisory Board of Nazarbayev University, contributing to the strategic development and international cooperation of the university.
  • Murat Sartbayev
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    A specialist in the development of science and innovation, technology commercialization, and international cooperation, with over 30 years of total work experience, including more than 15 years of managing and implementing projects in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemistry. Holds a PhD in Biological Sciences specializing in Genetics and is an academic advisor at the Engineering Academy of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek).
  • Kanat Baigarin
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Advisor to the president of Nazarbayev University (NU). He graduated from the international Rockefeller Foundation program "Leaders in Development and Environment." He is a physicist-engineer and holds a PhD in Physical and Mathematical Sciences.

  • Nurbek Rayev
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    A founder of iKapitalist, the largest investment and loan crowdfunding platform in Kazakhstan. Has an extensive experience in both public and private sector. Held various leadership positions, including a Vice Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan, being one of the key developers of Kazakhstan's first Industrial Plan in 2010, investment Director at Falah Growth Fund, with a capitalization of 500 million USD, and Macquarie Russia & CIS Infrastructure Fund, with a capitalization of 630 million USD. Beginning his career in Brussels at the European Commission's headquarters, Directorate DG Information Society, as well as Atos, the largest European system integrator, in Madrid. In 2019, he founded the iKapitalist platform, through which Kazakhstani investors have financed over 16 billion tenge into small and medium-sized businesses in Kazakhstan. Served as an independent expert for the European Commission. Throughout his career, he has assessed over 700 applications for funding and monitored the activities of ongoing projects funded by the European Union in the field of information technology.
    He is an MBA graduate of the Chicago Booth School of Business.
  • Aliya Dzhumabayeva
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    With over 25 years of experience in public service, including antitrust regulation, regulation of natural monopolies, and the transport sector, she has held numerous leadership positions, including Deputy Head of the Antimonopoly Authority of Kazakhstan and Director of the Eurasian Economic Commission Department. She has also worked in the private sector, focusing on energy issues and regulatory consulting across various fields, and in the quasi-public sector, addressing improvements in Kazakhstani and international law, as well as the development of the transport industry and the streamlining of internal company processes.
    She is an adjunct professor at MNU, teaching courses on "International Competition Law" and "EAEU Law - Common Markets and Competition Rules". She has co-authored several textbooks on antitrust (competition) law and is a member of the Eurasian Alliance of Antitrust Experts Council. She holds degrees in Economics and Law, as well as an MBA.

  • Batyrzhan Ismukhambetov
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Successful entrepreneur and co-founder of Typi LLC, with extensive experience in various fields of business and technology.
    He has worked in a quasi-public sector telecommunications company, where he developed skills in managing large projects and interacting with government structures. He also worked at Hewlett-Packard, where he gained valuable experience in high technology and the corporate sector. In the startup industry, Batyrzhan has proven himself to be an effective entrepreneur, successfully launching and developing new projects. His product expertise encompasses the provision of services and solutions for technology companies, including the development and implementation of innovative solutions. Additionally,he has deep knowledge in venture capital acquisition, enabling him to effectively attract investments and support the growth of startups.
  • Dana Altybayeva

    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    General Director Central Asia and Caucasus at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
    Has an extensive experience in the technology sector, including her work at Microsoft Kazakhstan. Has successfully led the implementation of projects and initiatives by Microsoft Corporation in the Kazakhstani market, promoting and increasing the use of the company's products. Additionally, she managed the team that opened the Microsoft Innovation Center at the Park of Information Technologies. She was involved in signing memorandums with various Ministries of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Academic Institutions, including leading technical universities.
  • Bolat Basheyev

    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    CEO Axiom capital.
    Experienced professional with multifaceted expertise in business and technology. His experience in private equity includes successful investment operations and portfolio optimization. In corporate sales and negotiations (B2B/B2G Sales, Negotiations), effectively interacting with key partners and achieving significant results in securing large contracts. In operations management, ensures efficient management of operational processes and optimization of company activities. In supply chain management, he develops and implements strategies to improve logistics processes, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
    He is also an expert in software development, specializing in microservice applications using Java, Quarkus, and Hibernate, as well as in mobile app development for Android with Java and OpenGL. In systems programming (C/C++), he tackles complex challenges and develops robust software solutions, combining technical knowledge with business acumen for effective project management and goal achievement.
  • Vladimir Turekhanov

    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    President of the "Association of Automation and Robotics of Kazakhstan"
    He graduated from the Kazakh National Technical University with a degree in "Information Security and Protection." He has experience and expertise in industrial robotics, information and communication technologies, as well as the construction, operation, and development of telecommunications networks.
  • Aslan Sultanov
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies
    Head of Steering Committee for VC financing.

    Founder & CEO White Hill Capital.
    Investment banker with 17 years of experience in such organizations as: Samruk-Kazyna Invest, ITI Capital Qazaqstan, Samruk-Kazyna, Kauken Capital. Held the positions of TOP manager of a number of Kazakh banks, such as: Al Hilal Islamic Bank and Halyk Bank.
    More than 15 years in managerial positions in the financial and investment sectors.
    Expert in venture investments and finance.
    Graduated with honors from the Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics and Strategic Research (KIMEP) with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting in 2004.
    Candidate of the III Level of CFA, CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute.
  • Yerkegali Mashir
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies -
    Head of Steering Committee for Cybersecurity

    Co-founder and CEO of Azimut Solutions Group.
    Successful business leader with over 20 years of experience in digital transformation, innovation, IT technologies, and telecommunications. He is the co-founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Azimut Solutions LLC (since 2015), a multi-vendor system integrator with a staff of 100 employees.
    He holds the position of Chairman of the Supervisory Board at a telecommunications outsourcing company with more than 800 employees. He is also the co-founder of a software development company (since 2022) and a telecommunications operator providing services in remote regions of Kazakhstan (since 2023). Previously, he served as the Director of the Sales Department at Huawei Technologies (2007-2015), developing partner channels and negotiating large-scale projects. He also has experience as a Senior Data Network Specialist at Huawei Technologies (2005-2007), where he was involved in the architecture and design of data transmission networks.
  • Tolesh Kaudyrov
    Member of the Advisory Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies-
    Head of the Steering Committee for Legal Support of Digital Economy Development.
    Prominent Kazakhstani legal expert, patent attorney, Doctor of Law, and a professor.
Management Team
  • Nurlan Rakhmetov
    Executive Director
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies




    Nurlan has over 20 years of experience working in the public and quasi-public sectors of Kazakhstan. He led the Tax Committee of Kazakhstan, served as Vice Minister of State Revenues and Finance, and was the Managing Director for Finance and Economics at JSC National Company "KazMunayGas." For over 10 years (2008-2019) he was a top manager at JSC "Samruk-Kazyna," overseeing finance and business planning, government relations, and serving as the Managing Director for Transformation, Privatization, and Restructuring. He has been a member of the Board of Directors at JSC "National Company "KazMunayGas," JSC "Samruk-Energo," JSC "Kazpost," and others. As part of the Project Office headed by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, he participated in developing the Strategy for achieving carbon neutrality in Kazakhstan by 2060. Nurlan graduated from the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics at Lomonosov Moscow State University and IE (Instituto de Empresa) Business School (Madrid) with a Global Executive MBA. He holds a PhD in Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Since 2019, Nurlan has participated as a consultant in several World Bank projects related to the creation and management of state holdings and companies in Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Montenegro.
  • Aliya Rakisheva
    Advisor to the Chairman of
    Higher Council
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies -
    Secretary of the Steering Committee for Legal Support of Digital Economy Development.
    Aliya has extensive experience working in the Ministry of Justice, the Presidential Administration, and the Senate of Parliament, specializing in legislative activities. She is involved in the development and analysis of legal acts, legislative initiatives, and regulatory documents, ensuring that national legislation complies with international standards.
    She prepares legislative proposals, coordinates and monitors the implementation of legal norms, and supports the implementation of policies and programs aimed at improving legislation and the rule of law. Her work includes analyzing and reviewing draft laws, participating in discussions and debates, and making proposals and amendments to enhance the country's legislative framework.
  • Ayana Manasova
    Managing Director of
    Strategy and Analytics
    "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies



    Ayana has experience in the development and analysis of socio-economic policies, evaluation of government agencies' effectiveness, management of research projects, interagency coordination, and interaction with international organizations.
    A graduate of Narxoz University and Lancaster University (UK), she has led the National Analytical Center under the Government of Kazakhstan, the Kasipkor Holding, and the Center for Strategic Research and Analysis at the Presidential Administration of Kazakhstan. Ayana has also served as the coordinator of Kazakhstan's cooperation with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
  • Alexander Dauranov
    Chief Analyst
    Representative of the "QAZTECH" Alliance of Technology Companies in Almaty



    Alexander has extensive experience in analytics and research. At the helm of Jusan Analytics, he implemented data-driven analytics in areas such as economics, demographics, market analysis, and technological trends. While working at the research center of Nazarbayev University, he conducted research on global value chains.
    In his role as Deputy Head of the Center for Strategic Development and Analysis at the Presidential Administration, he oversaw strategic planning and economic policy formulation. Alexander has also held leadership positions in key government and National Bank analytical centers, with expertise in macroeconomics, labor market development, vocational and technical education, small and medium-sized businesses, and competitiveness enhancement.
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