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Nurzhan Ismagulov

Nurzhan Ismagulov

Astana City

Summary

An analyst with extensive knowledge of domestic and foreign policy. An experienced multitasker who is able to handle both complex and unstable situations with professionalism and efficiency. Good negotiation and presentation skills in different languages and in different cultural environments. Work experience both in the corporate sector (with foreign investors, international organizations, financial institutions, embassies of foreign countries) and with government agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan. A dedicated documentation specialist with the skills to manage all project materials.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Specialist, Department of Information and Analytical Support to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Protocol and General Administration Service

Kazakhmys Holding LLP
03.2025 - 09.2025

Monitoring the implementation of resolutions of the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Protocol support for the company's management. Interaction with government authorities. Drafting of analytical reports.

Political analyst

Deqdar Consulting
01.2024 - 03.2025

writing scientific and analytical articles on world politics

Government Relations Coordinator

American Chamber of Commerce
11.2021 - 12.2023

Organization meetings of Prime Minister's Council to improve the Investment Climate. Interaction with government bodies and regulatory authorities. Facilitation of Working Groups (Tax, Trade & Customs, Technology & Innovation, Healthcare, CSR, HR, Foreign Investment, IP/Pharmacy)

Lecturer

al-Farabi Kazakh National University
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • The Department of International Relations and World Economy

Intern

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan
02.2020
  • Department of Europe

Intern

Ministry of Digital Development and Aerospace Industry
11.2019
  • Department of International Cooperation

Assistant

International Commercial Arbitration Court of the Eurasian Mediation Center
07.2019 - 10.2019

Sales manager

PS Internet Company
07.2018 - 09.2018

Trainee

UNESCO
06.2016 - 07.2016

Marketer analyst

Tau Innovative Solutions
11.2014 - 03.2015

Education

Bachelor of Science - International relations

KazNU Named Al-Farabi
Almaty
06-2018

Bachelor of Science - Jurisprudence

D.A. Kunayev Eurasian Law Academy
Almaty
06-2020

Master of Science - International relations

KazNU Named Al-Farabi
Almaty
06-2020

Master of Science - World policy

RUDN UNIVERSITY
Moscow
06-2020

Ph.D. - International relations

KazNU Named Al-Farabi
Almaty
01-2026

Skills

  • Project management
  • Strong decision maker
  • Business correspondence
  • Communicable, responsible
  • Diplomatic protocol, etiquette
  • Broad outlook
  • Knowledge of languages
  • Legal literacy

Certification

  • British council IELTS certification
  • The Certificate of "Emotional Intelligence of a Public Servant" (concept of Yale University)
  • The Youth Personnel Reserve, Bolashak Association
  • QAZAQ RESMI TEST certificate

Languages

Spanish – B2
English – C1
Russian – fluent
Kazakh – fluent

Extra information

  • Grantee of Erasmus program 2017, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Spain - from 02/2017 to 07/2017
  • Completed a research internship at the University of Edinburgh, UK (July 2023).
  • Authored scientific publications in leading Kazakhstani and international journals (KKSON/Scopus/Web of Science).
  • Vice-President of the Talleyrand Diplomatic Club.
  • Recipient of the RUDN Mobility International Scholarship

Hobbies

reading historical novels, philosophical books, classical literature, swimming, gym, fitness, football, volleyball, tennis, cycling, to learn foreign languages

Timeline

Lead Specialist, Department of Information and Analytical Support to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Protocol and General Administration Service

Kazakhmys Holding LLP
03.2025 - 09.2025

Political analyst

Deqdar Consulting
01.2024 - 03.2025

Government Relations Coordinator

American Chamber of Commerce
11.2021 - 12.2023

Lecturer

al-Farabi Kazakh National University
09.2020 - 09.2021

Intern

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan
02.2020

Intern

Ministry of Digital Development and Aerospace Industry
11.2019

Assistant

International Commercial Arbitration Court of the Eurasian Mediation Center
07.2019 - 10.2019

Sales manager

PS Internet Company
07.2018 - 09.2018

Trainee

UNESCO
06.2016 - 07.2016

Marketer analyst

Tau Innovative Solutions
11.2014 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - International relations

KazNU Named Al-Farabi

Bachelor of Science - Jurisprudence

D.A. Kunayev Eurasian Law Academy

Master of Science - International relations

KazNU Named Al-Farabi

Master of Science - World policy

RUDN UNIVERSITY

Ph.D. - International relations

KazNU Named Al-Farabi
Nurzhan Ismagulov