Adilet Ilyassov

Strategic Business & Product Development Executive
Astana, KZ.

About

Highly accomplished and results-driven executive with over 12 years of progressive experience in business development, product management, and strategic project leadership within the telecommunications and technology sectors. Proven ability to drive revenue growth, expand market reach, and optimize product portfolios by forging strategic partnerships, leading high-performing teams, and leveraging data-driven insights. Adept at navigating complex technical and business landscapes to deliver innovative solutions and achieve ambitious organizational objectives.

Work

QuantumTech LLP
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Deputy Director

Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Summary

Led sales, technical, and support teams to drive business growth and operational efficiency in network equipment solutions, managing key client relationships and strategic vendor partnerships.

Highlights

Drove revenue growth by identifying and securing key accounts among telecom operators and large enterprises for network equipment solutions.

Directed and mentored sales, technical, and support teams, optimizing operational efficiency and consistently achieving business objectives.

Strategized market expansion and sales growth initiatives in collaboration with senior management, enhancing market penetration and competitive positioning.

Oversaw departmental budgets, financial forecasting, and resource allocation, consistently ensuring profitability targets were met.

Cultivated strategic partnerships with key vendors (e.g., Huawei, H3C, xfusion) and distributors (e.g., Marvel, Atacom, STN), expanding market reach and optimizing product portfolios.

Akshyn Technology LLP
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Business Development Manager

Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Summary

Managed and expanded relationships with major telecom operators and channel partners, driving sales network growth and identifying new revenue opportunities within the telecom sector.

Highlights

Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with major telecom operators (Transtelecom, Kazakhtelecom, Jusan Mobile, Chinatelecom) and channel partners, significantly expanding the sales network and driving channel sales growth.

Proactively identified and secured new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the competitive telecom sector, leading to increased revenue streams.

Fostered long-term relationships with key clients, delivering exceptional support and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

Implemented robust sales performance monitoring and forecasting, tracking key metrics to enhance channel effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.

Negotiated mutually beneficial terms, conditions, and pricing agreements with channel partners, optimizing partnership value and market position.

Kaztour
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Product Designer

Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Summary

Led UI/UX design initiatives for a travel platform, enhancing user experience and collaborating with Scrum teams to deliver design-system improvements.

Highlights

Enhanced user experience by supporting and updating the UI Kit, redesigning critical layouts and pages to improve visual appeal and functionality.

Optimized user flow and interface effectiveness through rigorous layout testing and A/B testing of UI elements, leading to data-driven design improvements.

Drove design-system development and ensured seamless integration by collaborating with Scrum development teams through agile methodologies and 2-week sprints.

Tele2 Kazakhstan
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Product Manager (Mobile Financial Services)

Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Summary

Managed the development and integration of mobile financial products, translating business requirements into technical specifications and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highlights

Developed comprehensive business functional requirements for mobile financial products, aligning technical development with strategic objectives.

Orchestrated seamless product integration by collaborating with development teams, business partners, and financial institutions, ensuring timely and successful launches.

Kazakhtelecom JSC
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Director of new business development department

Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Summary

Directed product lifecycle and strategy for new business initiatives, leveraging data analytics to drive product development and market fit.

Highlights

Directed comprehensive product lifecycle management and strategic planning for new business ventures, ensuring alignment with corporate vision.

Leveraged advanced product analytics to inform data-driven decisions, optimizing product performance and market response.

Spearheaded the successful development and launch of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), accelerating market entry and validation.

Conducted thorough product-market fit evaluations, ensuring new offerings met evolving market needs and customer demands.

Kazakhtelecom JSC
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Manager of new business development department

Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Summary

Led new business development initiatives and product strategy, from conception to execution, to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Highlights

Initiated and led new business development strategies, successfully identifying and capturing significant growth opportunities.

Directed end-to-end product strategy, lifecycle management, and execution, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives and market demands.

Kcell JSC
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Senior specialist

Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Summary

Developed and managed B2B business products, Big Data projects, and CRM solutions for the SME/LA market through strategic partnerships.

Highlights

Designed and delivered customized business products and solutions that directly addressed specific B2B client needs, enhancing market competitiveness.

Spearheaded Big Data project development for B2B clients, delivering impactful, data-driven solutions that enhanced business intelligence and operational efficiency.

Managed and optimized CRM solutions for the SME/LA market, leveraging strategic partnership models for improved client engagement and retention.

Kazakhtelecom JSC
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Project Manager

Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Summary

Managed the development and implementation of value-added services, business plans, and a strategic fiber-optic communication project across rural settlements.

Highlights

Successfully developed and launched value-added services, including "Parental Control," "Turbo Speed," and "Static IPv4," enhancing customer offerings and revenue streams.

Contributed significantly to comprehensive business plans and participated in strategic projects across JSC "Kazakhtelecom's" network-wide and branch operations.

Directed a strategic national project to deploy fiber-optic communication lines in rural settlements, overseeing technical implementation, structuring public-private partnerships, securing investment, and coordinating with ministries and government agencies.

Education

International University of Information Technologies
Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Master's Degree

Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering

Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Bachelor

Information Technology, Information System Security

Languages

Russian
Kazakh
English

Certificates

UI/UX Designer

Issued By

Metaux.ru (Виталий Яковлев)

Project Management 2.0

Issued By

LABA

Financial Modeling

Issued By

LABA

Product Management

Issued By

LABA

Statistics Fundamentals

Issued By

Stepik

Data Analysis in R

Issued By

Stepik

Reading Financial Statements Certificate
PowerPoint Slide Design
Introduction to Corporate Finance
Excel Dashboards in an Hour
Excel Certificate
Introduction to R
Mini MBA

Issued By

EY Academy of Business

Competitive Strategy

Issued By

Coursera

IBM Certified Database Associate DB2 9

Issued By

IBM

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Issued By

Cisco

Skills

Business Development

Client Acquisition, Strategic Partnerships, Market Expansion, Revenue Growth, Sales Forecasting, Channel Management, Negotiation, CRM Solutions, Telecom Sector Expertise.

Product Management

Product Lifecycle Management, MVP Development, Product Strategy, Market Research, Product Analytics, Mobile Financial Services, Agile Methodologies.

Project Management

Project Leadership, Technical Implementation, Public-Private Partnerships, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Value-Added Services, Cross-functional Team Leadership.

Technical Skills

Network Equipment Solutions, Fiber-Optic Communications, Big Data Development, Database Management (DB2), UI/UX Design, Data Analysis (R, Excel), Cisco Networking.

Leadership & Management

Team Leadership, Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Resource Allocation, Operational Efficiency, Strategy Development, Mentorship.