Nodirbek Nazirkulov

Head of the Department for Digital Asset Industry Development - Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, Republic of Kazakhstan

Nodirbek Nazirkulov is the Head of the Digital Asset Industry Development Department at the Committee for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Development of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

He has extensive academic and professional experience. Nodirbek holds a bachelor’s degree in Radio Engineering, Electronics, and Telecommunications and a master’s degree in Design and Construction of Radio Electronic Equipment from L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in Kazakhstan. He also completed a master’s programme at the National Research University Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (MIET) in Russia, specialising in the Comprehensive Design of Microsystems Using Mentor Graphics. Additionally, he earned a qualification in Organisational and Economic Support for Scientific, Technical, and Engineering Developments, with a focus on the marketing and commercialisation of innovations.

Nodirbek began his career as an IT Specialist and later gained diverse experience in governmental and private sectors. He has worked in roles including ERP Programmer and held leadership positions as a Chief Expert and Department Head in areas related to digital asset development.

Through the EdTech Fellowship programme, Nodirbek aims to deepen his expertise in digital technologies and apply innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency of educational systems in Kazakhstan.