ARchitect newReality

Position: CEO
Location: Astana
Duration: 12 years and 7 months
Industry: Information Technology, Systems Integration, Internet Solutions
Website: architectnewreality.com

As the CEO of ARchitect newReality, he led the company to new heights through strategic vision and innovation. His key responsibilities included the development and execution of long-term strategies, ensuring the company’s growth in local and international markets. He supervised the "Monolith" project, an innovative augmented reality (AR) platform, and managed the creation and promotion of AR spaces. His leadership enabled the successful implementation of AR technologies, facilitating the company’s entrance into international markets by forming partnerships and opening new offices globally.

He actively engaged in:

• Financial management, including budgeting, setting financial goals, and efficiently allocating resources.
• Investment attraction, focusing on finding grants and venture capital to fund the company’s expansion.
• Building partnerships with technology firms and commercial brands to ensure the continuous development of AR spaces.
• Marketing and branding strategies for global outreach, participation in international events, and enhancing brand visibility.
• Team leadership, focusing on talent development, innovation, and fostering collaboration across departments.
• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance on both domestic and international levels, working closely with legal teams to safeguard intellectual property and protect user data.
• Customer experience management, gathering user feedback, and implementing solutions to enhance engagement with AR spaces.

Kazpost JSC

Position: Chief Manager
Location: Astana
Website: post.kz

At Kazpost, he managed operations on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) across various categories, including currency, equities, and derivatives. His key responsibilities included:

• Managing currency exchange operations, setting exchange and cross-rates for legal and private entities.
• Facilitating interbank transactions, including the buying, selling, and placement of currencies.
• Optimizing financial processes using platforms like Bloomberg and Refinitiv (Thomson Reuters).
• Synchronizing transactions on KASE through the development of technical specifications for the COLVIR system.
• Managing U.S. Treasury bonds, executing purchases and forward contracts.
• Providing liquidity management to optimize the company’s financial structure.
• Developing internal policies and financial documentation, portfolio management, and liquidity forecasting.
• Attracting large corporate clients to engage in foreign exchange and securities trading.

Alfa-Bank Kazakhstan JSC

Position: Chief Trader & Trader
Location: Almaty
Website: alfabank.kz

At Alfa-Bank, he gained extensive experience in treasury operations and financial trading on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange. His responsibilities included:

• Executing currency operations, setting foreign exchange and cross-rates for clients.
• Managing currency and derivatives portfolios, optimizing business processes for the treasury department.
• Using Bloomberg and Refinitiv platforms to streamline operations and automate financial processes.
• Developing technical specifications for COLVIR, ensuring seamless synchronization of financial transactions.
• Managing U.S. Treasury bond purchases and forward contracts, providing risk management through hedging strategies.
• Preparing financial reports, including currency portfolio reports, forward contracts, and quarterly treasury audits.

Sberbank Kazakhstan JSC

Positions: Chief Dealer, Senior Manager, Consultant
Location: Almaty
Website: sberbank.kz

At Sberbank, he held multiple key positions across several departments, building deep expertise in treasury management, customer service, and securities trading. His contributions include:

• Optimizing treasury operations, including currency exchange processes and client servicing.
• Developing technical solutions using SAP and creating internal systems like QPragma for operational efficiency.
• Managing bond issuance and placements, including the acquisition of proprietary bonds.
• Serving as a financial consultant, managing brokerage deals, and advising on bond issues.
• Developing and administering credit applications for both retail and corporate clients.
• Delivering training sessions for employees on new processes and financial products.
• Expanding the customer base, conducting client presentations, and supporting corporate customers with tailored solutions.

Educational Background:

• Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi – International Relations
• Alatau Kazakhstan University – Finance and Credit

Languages:

• Kazakh – Native
• Russian – Fluent (C2)
• English – Upper-Intermediate (B2)
• Chinese – Basic (A1)

Key Skills:

• Leadership and strategic management
• Financial analysis and portfolio management
• Augmented reality technology expertise
• Business process optimization
• Treasury and liquidity management
• International business development
• Investment attraction and venture capital management
• Customer experience and brand building

Additional Achievements and Interests:

• Winner of Sberbank Creative Contest, 1st place
• Completed Intraday Trading Course (technical and fundamental analysis)
• Participant in international chess tournaments, Kyiv, 2013
• Certified in stock market and securities in Kazakhstan
• Active in charitable initiatives and company events
• Passionate about sports, including athletics, darts, and chess (1st rank)