Key skills and expertise

With over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, the expert has extensive expertise in ICT, e-learning, and project management. They have successfully managed both local and international initiatives, including EU and UN-funded projects, and have played a significant role in developing state policies and national strategies in education and cybersecurity. Responsibilities have included leading digital transformation projects, implementing ICT solutions, and developing e-learning platforms. Career highlights include increasing annual revenue from 1 to 25 million USD at the High Technology Park and implementing a 2.8 million USD ICT project in agriculture in Papua New Guinea.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Volunteers (UNV), United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO), USAID, and the World Bank. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations across sectors like digital transformation, ICT, education, and agriculture. Projects have been executed on regional and national scales in countries including Papua New Guinea, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, and Sudan.

Sectors and geographic focus

Having worked across sectors including education, youth, administration, ICT, and program management, the expert has held roles such as project manager, ICT consultant, and digital transformation expert. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization in education and agriculture, as well as infrastructure development in rural settings. The geographic scope of their work spans Central Asia, the CIS, Arab States, MENA Countries, and Asia-Pacific regions. They have led initiatives in digital transformation, developed state policies, and implemented ICT solutions in both local and international contexts. The expert has extensive geographic experience, having worked in countries such as Afghanistan, Austria, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Sudan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in Central Asia and the CIS countries. Long-term assignments include digital transformation projects in Kyrgyzstan and Papua New Guinea, emphasizing their expertise in navigating diverse cultural dynamics and regional challenges.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Kyrgyz speaker and fluent in English, Russian, and Turkish. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international projects across multiple countries, working with multilingual teams, and engaging with local and international stakeholders in digital transformation and ICT projects. They are currently pursuing a PhD in Digital Transformation in Developing Countries at Kyrgyz State Technical University, Kyrgyzstan (2020-2024). They hold a Master's degree in Computer Software and Automation Systems from International Ataturk-Alatoo University, Kyrgyzstan (1997-2002). Additionally, they completed secondary education at H. Karasaev Kyrgyz-Turkish Private High School in Kyrgyzstan.