Alumni and pride of KAZGUU

	Zhumagaliev Askar Kuanyshevich Minister of Transport and Communications He was born in 1972. Kazakh politician, Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He graduated the specialty “Jurisprudence” in the KAZGUU University.
	Uteshev Nurlan Suleimenovich February 24, 1977б Almaty. In 1998 he graduated with honors KAZGUU University, then Masters of this University. Started his career as a lecturer of financial law in KAZGUU University, In 2000 he was appointed as a  pro-rector KAZGUU University in educational work. In August 2012 Nurlan Uteshev was appointed as an Acting Chairman of the Committee for Youth of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
	Beketayev Marat Bakytzhanovich August 29, 1977, Shymkent Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan In 1998 he graduated KAZGUU University.
	Rakishev Kenes Khamitovich. July 14, 1979 Almaty. He graduated from the Kazakh State Academy (2000) – entrepreneur, venture investor, chairman of the board of industrial holding SAT & Company, Chairman of the Board of NetElement-the first American company with Kazakh capital, which entered to the high-technology exchange NASDAQ, a member of the board of directors of the largest venture capital fund Russian FastlaneVentures. He is a co-founder of the global venture fund GenesisAngels, which is specializing in startups and breakthrough in technologies in the robotics industry. Included in the rating of “TOP-50 most influential businessmen of Kazakhstan magazine Forbes» (12th place).
	Aydapkelov Nurbolat July 22, 1979 Taraz. Ex-Senior Secretary of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Statistics In 2002 graduated KAZGUU (lawyer)
	Berdalin Arman Alpysbaevich Head of the Department of the “Mergers and Acquisitions» (Mergers & Acquisitions), Partner of Law Office “Sayat Zholshy and Partners.” In 2000, he graduated with honors KAZGUU University, the faculty of “business law.” He is one of the leading experts of the Law Office in the field of service of enterprises of the energy complex but not only in the interests of Kazakh investors, but also in the interest of investors from the Russian Federation and the United States. Mr. Berdalin did a comprehensive analysis of the legal status (duediligence) to the number of large local companies. He is a member of the International Lawyer Association (IBA): Committee of Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Law: He showed himself as a «wellknownforhisdominanceandanti-monopolyrelatedexpertise».
	Ospanov Rustam Kayrollaevich Senior Partner of Law Office “Sayat Zholshy & Partners’ lawyer. In 1998 he graduated with honors KAZGUU University, faculty of “business law.” Mr. Ospanov participated as a legal adviser in the liquidation procedures of Kazakhstan’s largest bank and a number of the largest enterprises in the phosphoric and energy industries. – Member of the Almaty City Bar Association – Member of the Lawyers Union of Kazakhstan. In 2011 Rustam Ospanov was recommended by famous publication «WhoisWhoLegal: CIS» as a recognized expert on the processes in the field of antimonopoly (competitive) law in the Republic of Kazakhstan: «wellknownforhisdominanceandanti-monopolyrelatedexpertise». Also in 2010, Mr. Ospanov was recommended by famous publication «WhoisWhoLegal: CIS» as a recognized expert on the processes in the field of antimonopoly (competitive) law in the Republic of Kazakhstan: «wellregardedforhismergerrelatedexpertise».
	Sandybaeva Asel Adilovna Senior Jurist of Law Office “Sayat Zholshy & Partners’ lawyer. In 2000 she graduated with honors  Kazakh State Law Academy, “Entrepreneurial Law” Faculty. Ms. Sandybaeva specializes in issue of civil litigation, represents and defends the interests of clients in all courts of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Participated in the arbitration tribunal and arbitration proceedings in the litigation processes for compulsory execution and appeal of their decisions. – Member of the Almaty City Bar Association; – Member of the Lawyers Union of Kazakhstan.
	Egeubaev Idar Argingazievich Vice President for Legal Support, “KazPetroDrilling” JSC.  He graduated the Faculty of International Law and Public Service at the Kazakh State Law University in 1998 and the Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation in “Financial Management” in 2008. From 1996 till 2013 he worked in professional consulting services with specialization in the financial sector in the international firms, including “C-M-C Cameron McKenna”, “Bracewell & Giuliani ” LLP, “Baker & McKenzie” and PwC, where headed the Kazakh legal practice. From 2008 till 2011 – Managing Director, Member of the Investment Committee of “Kazyna Capital Management” JSC. He is the arbiter of Kazakhstan’s international arbitration. He has published articles in foreign publications and Kazakhstan publications.
	Markashov Arman Dosmuhanovich Managing Adviser for Legal Issue KPO (“Karachaganak Petroleum Operating” bv). In 1996 he graduated “Entrepreneurial Law” Faculty of KAZGUU. In 1994 and in 1997 mastered courses of common practical and legal psychology of public fund “Zheruyik” under KAZGUU. 1996-1997 – Lecturer of KAZGUU, 1995-1997,. – Director of Legal agency “ARNEK Consulting” under KAZGUU, in 1997-1998. – The head of the Commission for Human Rights in Almaty region; National Advisor UNDP (joint projects). From 1998-2001. – Legal Adviser of Legal Department, department of Karachaganak project of National Oil and Gas Company “KazakhOil” in November-December 2003, January-March 2006 was an internship of Legal Department in the London Office of KPO (UK), July-August 2009 – in the legal department of the company ENI (Milan, Italy).
	Ilzhanov Rustam Tanatovich Senior Partner of Law Office “Sayat Zholshy and Partners”, Master of Laws (LL.M.),  Advocate. In 1999 he graduated Kazakh State Law University, Faculty of International Law and Public Service. Entered in the Golden Book of KAZGUU. Rustam Ilzhanov began his professional career in 2000. Prior to joing “Sayat Zholshy and Partners” worked as a lawyer in the largest company on the transport of liquefied gas. Rustam Ilzhanov is a team leader for legal service clients of subsoil. Actively participated in the project to obtain loans from the Kazakh and international financial institutions to  user of subsurface resources, including a convertible loan from the International Finance Corporation. – Member of the Almaty City Bar Association; – Member of Lawyers Union of Kazakhstan.
	Amerkhodzhayev Galim Tashmuhanbetovich Chairman of the Board of the State Insurance Corporation for the Insurance of Export Credit and Investment. In 1999 he graduated Kazakh State Law University, “Entrepreneurial Law” Faculty. He trained in the U.S. under the program SABIT on insurance for Central Asia. From 2001, he held key positions at “Oil Insurance Company”JSC: Director of the Legal Department, Vice Chairman of the Board.
	Duisenova Asel Erikovna Executive Director of the Kazakhstan International Arbitration, leading scientific officer Scientific-Research Institute of Private Law, PhD. In 1998, she graduated with honors the Kazakh State Law Academy, Faculty of International Law and State Service.1998-2002 – post-graduate student, from 2000 and at the moment – Scientific, junior scientific officer, 2000-2002. – Head of Magistrature of KAZGUU Scientific-Research Institute of Private Law. 2004-2005 – Leading legal adviser of Methodology department and work with branches of Legal department “Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan”JSC.  From 2007 – executive director of Kazakhstan International Arbitration. From 2008 – Personnel adviser of Law Firm “Zanger” LLP. Key areas of specialization: civil law, private international law, the arbitration process.
	Vodolazkin Vataliy Victorovich Managing partner of Law Office “Sayat Zholshy & Partners’, Advocate. In 2001 he graduated with honors Kazakh State Law Academy, “Entrepreneurial Law” Faculty .Mr. Vodolazkin has participated in major litigations in courts of all levels, including he represented interests of phosphoric industry clients,  clients of   user of subsurface resources on issues of unreasonable additional taxes; represented on many problematic projects of leading bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan; to collect accounts receivable financing from clients; for the protection of clients’ rights as shareholders, etc. -Member of the Almaty City Bar Association; -Member of the Kazakhstan Petroleum Lawyers’ Association; -Member of Lawyers Union of Kazakhstan. Specialty: Litigation and Arbitration. Finance and capital issues. Vitaly Vodolazkin recommended by internationally renowned and authoritative edition «WhoisWhoLegal: CIS 2011″ in the field of arbitration tribunals in the Republic of Kazakhstan: «very well regarded for commercial arbitration».
	Satybaldy Darkhan Amangeldinovich Akim of Shymkent city Satybaldy Darkhan Amangeldinovich March 26, 1974. Shymkent city. In 2003, he received a second degree in the specialty “Jurisprudence” in KAZGUU. PhD in Economics. In July 2000, was accepted to the state service to the in Financial Control Committee of the Ministry of Finance. In 2002 he joined the Office of the President of Kazakhstan. In January 2007, hired to the Committee for Court Administration under the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan.
	Tayzhanov Azamat Akim of Egyndykol district. He graduated bachelor degree of KAZGUU majoring in “international law”, took Master’s degree in the same university in “International Law”. He began his career as a manager of  “Ykylas K” LLP , Astana city. Worked in various positions in the Department of Investment Policy and Planning of the Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Legal Department and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Headed the Multilateral Cooperation Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Kazakhstan. To his current appointment he was Deputy Akim of Stepnogorsk city.
	Zhumanbay Murat Aқtayuly – Alumni of 2004 (diploma with honors, GPA-5), included in the “Golden Book of the University”, “Best Student 2002”, in 2002-2004 – Chairman of “Students’ Union”, the organizer and first chairman of the Debate club of KAZGUU “Orda”. Advisor to the Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Fighting with Economic Crimes and Corruption (Financial Police), the official representative of the Agency, major of financial police.