"I have about 40 medals in running," Ulugbek Sharipov on his lifestyle

Ulugbek Sharipov, city — Tashkent, QA Engineer at Alif, Instagram

About Me

I am a QA Engineer working at Alif on the Alif Mobi project. My job involves testing and ensuring quality for a large mobile application used daily by thousands of people.

I start my day at 06:00. At 07:00, I go to workouts, then head to work, where I spend working hours from 09:00 to 18:00. After work, I have time for studying or personal matters. In the evening, I might go to events such as movies, theater plays, or stand-up comedy. On weekends, I actively engage in sports, go to the pool, relax, and also make sure to spend time with my family.

I believe that I can bring value to this world. Thanks to my work at Alif, many people make payments and transactions without any issues. Thanks to my hobbies, many people take me as an example and start developing themselves. I have inspired a huge number of people to lead a healthy lifestyle, from creating a running club at university to organizing large-scale sports events in the country.

Where and How I Learn

I learn every day. I often listen to QA podcasts while running or commuting from home to work or back. I live far away, and to avoid boredom during the commute, I have to listen to something. I read articles on Habr and new materials on professional topics in various Telegram channels. I also watch useful YouTube channels. And my major at university, Computer Science and Business Administration, keeps me constantly engaged.

I learn from my colleagues and friends who have extensive experience in QA.

I haven't attended workshops or trainings recently, but I consider them useful for personal and professional growth. I choose events that match my interests and need for new knowledge. For example, I once went to a clay modeling workshop, and it was awesome!

My Circle

My circle is mainly formed by people from my family, the running community, colleagues, and classmates. My colleagues, for example, are positive people with whom I can not only work but also spend free time.

I communicate with people from other fields — my friends, family, running club colleagues, as well as university classmates. Overall, my social circle is diverse.

I often attend various events, from university events like club meetings or parties to hiking in the mountains. Or if I see that people are gathering to play board games, I rarely deny myself this pleasure. This helps me maintain my networking and diversify my leisure time.

For me, the best way to find like-minded people in IT is working at a company. Over time, you start encountering such people in your professional environment, which helps expand your circle.

Where I Spend My Free Time

I prefer active leisure: hiking, walking, trips to nature. I also enjoy relaxing at spas or attending cultural events. Sometimes I simply enjoy time at home, doing household chores.

My main hobby is running. I run three to four times a week, and it helps me stay physically fit and relax. I am also a referee at international triathlon events. I constantly participate in races and have about 40 running medals. I am a pacer, go on plogging runs, and am actively involved in ecology. I was the captain of the largest running community in Tashkent, Tashkent Runners, for a year, have my own running club at university, and also participate in the Alif Running Team club.

Additionally, I love music, listen to it every day, am into photography, and run a personal blog where I share my life and motivate people to achieve new things. Another hobby is stand-up comedy, which I love watching. I also adore cars and in the future, I want to have my own car fleet.

My hobby helps me develop physically and spiritually. Running relaxes and maintains health, music inspires, and photography develops creativity.

Where to Buy What

I prefer Apple products for their style, convenience, and power. I use many gadgets from this company. I also like my Coros sports watches, which help monitor physical condition, sleep, and workouts. For clothing, I prefer Timberland for quality, and for sports gear and shoes, I prefer Nike.