Data Analytics in Kazakhstan: 7 Experts Shaping the Future of the Industry

Data analytics is becoming a crucial part of Kazakhstan's digital transformation. Thanks to these experts, the country is implementing innovations in data analysis, improving processes and making more accurate decisions. Their contributions help develop not only businesses but also state projects, making Kazakhstan competitive on the global stage.

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Ekaterina Strukova
Ekaterina has over seven years of experience in the banking, brokerage, and FinTech sectors. Previously, she headed the analytics department at FG BCS, focusing on digital transformation and business process optimization. She also worked as a senior consultant at PwC Russia, where she optimized financial processes for large companies.

Altair Bekturov
Director of the Data Analytics Department at Astana International Financial Centre. In his role, Altair leads projects on automating analytical processes and implementing tools for KPI monitoring. He successfully centralized the data management process within AIFC and introduced improvements to the methodology for calculating key financial indicators.

Anuar Akishev
Anuar Akishev is a specialist with over 11 years of experience in data analytics, engineering, and BI. At PwC Kazakhstan, he oversees the development of data strategies and business analytics for Central Asia. Previously, he led the customer behavior analysis division at Alfa-Bank Kazakhstan, where he implemented analytical solutions for over 1 million customers.

Kirill Demichev
Kirill Demichev has over 10 years of experience leading analytics departments across various industries. Currently, he heads a team of more than 30 analysts at Beeline Kazakhstan, providing analytical support for strategic decision-making and the creation of business dashboards. Previously, he worked at Beeline Kyrgyzstan, where he implemented data analytics processes and supported business growth.

Pavel Kim
Senior Data Analytics Manager at Air Astana with over 15 years of experience in IT. He specializes in project management in the fields of Data Warehouse, Big Data, and Business Intelligence, as well as the application of artificial intelligence and Agile methodologies. He uses tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Hadoop, and Kafka to create analytical solutions that contribute to improving business processes.

Darkhan Nurakhmetov
A data analytics and machine learning expert with over 10 years of experience. Currently, he leads the Data Science team at Yango Delivery, working on the growth of the international business. Previously, Darkhan held key positions at Yandex and X5 Retail Group, developing analytics platforms and implementing machine learning models to optimize products.

Ekaterina Rekhert
Founder of the IT school DataBoom and a recognized expert in data analytics. She is included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and has been awarded the title of Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, placing her among the top 3,000 experts worldwide according to Microsoft. She actively develops the community of analysts and business analysis specialists in Kazakhstan, inspiring learning and development in the IT field.