IT education in Kazakhstan. Teachers who contribute to the development of the industry

In Kazakhstan, a new generation of IT specialists is actively developing thanks to the work of talented educators. They not only teach but also inspire students, opening up paths for them in the world of technology. In this article, we will tell you about some of them who make a significant contribution to the country's IT education.

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Sanzhar Shalkarbekov

Sanzhar Shalkarbekov is the founder of the robotics school "Robotek." Students from this school won two medals at the World Olympiad in Panama, highlighting the high level of education and training in the field of technology.

Yelnur Seitzhanov

A programming mentor in the CIS region and CEO of decode.kz, a school that has trained over 10,000 developers. His contribution to the development of IT education makes him one of the most influential figures in this field.

Arman Suleimenov

Currently, Arman Suleimenov is developing his own programming school, nFactorial School. He also hosts a podcast where he communicates with inspiring professionals from various industries.

Rustem Ermekov

At the Central Asian Tech Awards 2023 ceremony, Rustem Ermekov was recognized as the best in the "IT Educator of the Year in Central Asia" category. He was included in the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2021 and works as a developer engineer and methodologist at STEM Space.

Asylbek Murzakhmetov

Asylbek is the director of the USTEM Foundation public fund. Over four years, his team implemented the FIRST: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology program in Kazakhstan, reaching approximately 20,000 children. This is a significant step in the development of STEM education in the region.

Adilkhan Rakhimbekov

Co-founder of one of Kazakhstan's largest educational projects, Abay Academi. The IT school has trained over 20,000 students in six years.

Zhanadil Taldybayev

Zhanadil Taldybayev is the founder of CodiPlay, a company that offers children to learn programming and robotics in a game-based format. In 2021, he was included in the Forbes Kazakhstan 30 under 30 list. In 2024, his startup gained international recognition, winning the Digital Innovation of the Year award in London, and was also recognized as a digital public good by the UN.

Bakytzhan Zhakazhanov

CEO and founder of the ProductBee project. With over five years of experience in project management, he develops an IT school focused on product management and helps graduates successfully integrate into the industry.

Alibi Sansyzbay

Founder of Outpeer.kz, a leading professional development platform in Central Asia. The school has trained over 1,500 specialists in fields such as machine learning and data analytics.