Zharas Andizhan

Date of Birth: August 12, 1997
Place of Birth: Aktau, Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan

Education:

• 2014-2018: Studied at Eurasian National University, majoring in Technical Physics (Bachelor's in Renewable Energy Sources).
• 2018-2020: Earned a Master’s degree in Technical Sciences in "Oil and Gas Engineering" from Yessenov University.
• 2020-2022: Pursued a PhD in "Petrochemical Engineering" (incomplete).
• 2021: Enrolled in a one-year ESL program at Taylor Business Institute in Chicago, Illinois.

Professional Experience:

• 2018: Began his career as an assistant at the Department of Industry and Innovation of the Akimat of Mangystau Region.
• 2019-2022: Worked as a project engineer at Caspian Engineering & Research LLP.
• 2022-2023: Served as an expert in the Department for Monitoring the Development of Major Oil and Gas Projects and Analytical Work at the Department of Oil and Gas Development and Production.
• 2023-Present:

Works as a Project Manager at the Association of Oilfield Service Companies (KazService).
Serves as a Business Advisor to the General Director of the Kazakhstan-Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry.