Hi! My name is Sanzhar [sun~jar],  31


I know you’re here to get to know me better — thanks for that!
I also hope you like stories, cause I have plenty to share :)



I’m an IT Solution Architect at Microsoft based in Kazakhstan.

I specialize in everything related to Data (analytics, science, engineering) and Artificial Intelligence (I know, it’s pretty hot right now :D)

For more than 8 years, I’ve been implementing digital transformation projects in many industries, like mining, energy, manufacturing, banking, and telco in 20+ countries.

I am very passionate about my field of work, as I have witnessed many times how properly handled data has brought immense benefits to people. I am also a big AI enthusiast — I believe that with a responsible approach, it can make the world a much better place.




But don’t get bored yet, there’s also another side of me...

At the same time, I have been a maker/hacker to the core for as long as I can remember. Creating something new and impactful has always been my way of telling the world  — “This is me.”

I am passionate about hardware design, exploring various physical phenomena, and finding ways to apply them in everyday life. Each project I have worked on was in some way an attempt to make people's lives and the world around us a little bit better.

According to the CliftonStrengths assessment, which is designed to identify individual talents and strengths, my top five are Futuristic, Strategic, Belief, Activator, and Ideation.





I tried to put my heart and soul into every word in this portfolio. Each story is very personal and reveals something new about how I see the world.



P.S. The lockdown has brought some changes to my appearance, but I assure you, it's the same person in all the photos regardless of hair length :D




One more (and the most important) thing...

I've been fortunate enough to meet a few wonderful people in my life with whom my values align perfectly, who are always ready to support each other and stand together through everything. These are my friends I've known for over 10 years and with whom I've shared all the hardships and successes. 

I am immensely grateful to have them in my life.



Epilogue

Many years ago, I saw a poster in a magazine with a bold caption — “Do great things”.  These words perfectly describe my aspirations in life — how I want to use my time on this planet.