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Experience & Extracurriculars 

Work Experience

Feb 2024 - Present

Job title: Founder & CEO

Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan

DresserAI is an AI-powered personal assistant that transforms your wardrobe management by cataloging your clothes and suggesting outfits for any occasion. It combines fashion with functionality, offering personalized styling advice and connecting you with local shopping options to find similar or complementary pieces within your budget. DresserAI revolutionizes your dressing experience by scanning your entire wardrobe, making it easy to rediscover your forgotten hoodie or jacket and style it. It goes a step further by using advanced algorithms to suggest new, similar items available in local shops, ensuring your style stays updated and aligned with your preferences, all while supporting local businesses.

DresserAI

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Mar 2024 - Present

Job title: Founder & Lead Developer

Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan

Hanlan Tech is an iOS App Development startup that builds apps for educational purposes to empower high-school students on their way to college.

Hanlan Tech

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Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

Job title: Intern

Company name: KAZ Minerals

Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan

KAZ Minerals

Over the course of 2 months (after school + holidays period), I acquainted with the following areas of KAZ Minerals Group activities:
1. Fundamentals of safety techniques at KAZ Minerals Group enterprises.
2. Processes in the field of subsoil use, interaction with government bodies and document management.
3. Key Stages of Production Activities at KAZ Minerals Group (from geology to finished product release).
4. Logistics, marketing and sales of finished products.
5. Information technology.
6. Artificial intelligence in production.
7. Finance.
During the internship period, I showed a keen interest in production activities and business processes, demonstrated practical programming skills in workshops with databases and artificial intelligence (OptimusAI by McKinsey). Also, I exhibited theoretical knowledge in information technologies, such as: Historian PI, My Kazmin, Visiofroth, SOC, SIEM, ERP Oracle OeBS, Metso.

JUN 2021 - AUG 2021

Job title: Assistant & Junior Manager of the Customer Service Department

Location: Delaware,USA / Remote

Company name: Code of Samsara

Code of Samsara

- Adapted effective PR strategies and content based on relevant media trends for the company's social
networks with 550K+ followers and the main website, increasing user reach and engagement by 23%.
- Analyzed client and service data for the Marketing department.
- Delegated the company president's tasks.

Personal Projects

May 2024 - Present

iOS App

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Extracurrify is a revolutionary app designed to guide high school students through the often overwhelming process of selecting extracurricular activities, awards, and Advanced Placement (AP) classes that align with their future academic and career aspirations. Understanding that each student's journey is unique, Extracurrify offers personalized recommendations tailored to support their individual goals, interests, and intended college majors.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

NOV 2023 - Present

Published Book Author 

Doorway to Venture Capital: An Introduction for Young Students

I am proud to have independently published a book about venture capital and financing for young students. This project allowed me to share my knowledge and provide valuable insights to those who are interested in this field. Now, it is accessible to everyone on Google Play (ebook) , Google Books (ebook) , Kubo (ebook), and Amazon (paperback). Browse through my portfolio to see my other works.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

AUG 2023

Tesla Competitive Position Analysis

As part of business strategy and research capabilities, I completed an analysis on the competitive position of Tesla. The report provides a detailed overview of Tesla's operations, products, competitive position and key challenges. It also includes a comprehensive analysis of the company's financial, marketing, and strategic performance. Later on, I got reviewed by Darden School professors and fellow peers which resulted as an A for the project.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Tesla Competitive Analysis

OCT 2022 - NOV 2022

Founder / Mentoring Program for Elementary-Middle kids at Almaty International School 

As someone who is truly passioned about education, one year ago I started a mentoring program for elementary-middle kids at my school. The program focuses on providing guidance and assistance to children struggling in STEM subjects. To illustrate, average STEM test scores of 10 year olds went up by 15% within a month. I am proud to say that I have seen a significant improvement in their grades and overall comprehension of the subject matter.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Almaty International School Mentoring Program

Small photoshoot of 4th private tutoring session with 10-11 y.o kids

Sports & Art

SEP 2020 - Present

Varsity Volleyball U19 

- CAVC MVP / Spring season 2022, 2023

- The best outside hitter in middle/high school

- CAVC MVP 2024, The best player of the tournament, 20 aces in one game.

Volleyball has been my passion since I was in 8th grade. It is a sport that requires both physical and mental strength, and I love the challenges it brings. Over the years, I have practiced and trained relentlessly to improve my skills in variety of areas. Today, our school team plays on international level and enjoys every moment together because besides being competitive - volleyball is full of other colors. 

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Almaty International School

Latest  2023 CAVC photoshoot 

Activities Worth Mentioning 

- Piano lessons (February 2014-2022) - Performed at different school and family events.

- Tennis (February 2016-2021) - Club competitions, occasionally tutored little kids and helped peers.

- Martial Arts (December 2018-2019) - Club competitions.

- English Tutor (March 2017 - 2022) - Achieved CEFR C1 level of English

- Volunteer at Women' Shelter

Almaty International School

May 2023

Volunteering at a women's shelter, I dedicated my time to creating a welcoming space by painting shelters, enhancing their warmth and comfort. I also assisted with daily chores, providing practical support to the women there. This experience was not only about beautifying spaces but also about empowering and supporting women in their journey towards a better life.

- Volunteer at Aysan
Almaty International School

June 2023

Participating in a cleanup at Aysan, we collectively removed a significant amount of trash from the environment. This initiative not only beautified the area but also contributed to ecological conservation.

- Abacus Lessons (September 2018 - January 2019) 

-Debate Club (December 2023 - Present)

Education

2022 - Present

Almaty International School

Sophomore 

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Almaty International School

School-based activities list:

- National Honor Society
- Algebra / AP Computer Science tutor 

- Student Council 
- Varsity Volleyball (MVP) - International competitor
- Science Club
- Champions / Future Leaders Club

- 4.00 GPA

2018 - 2022

New Generation School

Middle School

Almaty, Kazakhstan

New Generation School

 My experience at New Generation School provided me with an excellent education and greatly expanded my knowledge through its many clubs such as robotics, Spanish, and swimming. Additionally, I maintained a GPA of 4.00 throughout four years of middle school.

Professional Skills

Business Management & Administration

Artificial Intelligence

Web Development

Venture Capital

Leadership

Business Strategy 

Entrepreneurship

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency)

Kazakh (Limited Working Proficiency)

Russian (native)

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