{"id":17190,"date":"2025-11-14T14:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T08:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/?p=17190"},"modified":"2025-12-09T16:20:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:20:21","slug":"yessenov-launsh-pad-znakomstvo-s-pobeditelyami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/en\/yessenov-launsh-pad-znakomstvo-s-pobeditelyami\/","title":{"rendered":"YLP 2025: MEET THE WINNERS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ylp-nachalo-konkursa-oblozhka-dlya-novosti-1600x900_1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-17085 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ylp-nachalo-konkursa-oblozhka-dlya-novosti-1600x900_1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ylp-nachalo-konkursa-oblozhka-dlya-novosti-1600x900_1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ylp-nachalo-konkursa-oblozhka-dlya-novosti-1600x900_1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ylp-nachalo-konkursa-oblozhka-dlya-novosti-1600x900_1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ylp-nachalo-konkursa-oblozhka-dlya-novosti-1600x900_1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ylp-nachalo-konkursa-oblozhka-dlya-novosti-1600x900_1.png 1601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><strong>Zhasulan Toleubek<\/strong>, 27, is from Taldykorgan. He currently studies Anatomical Pathology in a residency program at Nazarbayev University\u2019s School of Medicine. \u201cI plan to complete a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sales.skillbox.kz\/sale\/kz\/mainsale\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=all_all_google_cpc_poisk_sale_kz_brand_skillbox_20758169409&amp;utm_content=adg_155117483643%7Cad_680333259823%7Cph_kwd-349349142905%7Ckey_skillbox%7Cdev_c%7Cpst_%7Crgnid_1009806%7Cplacement_%7Ccreative_%7Bcreative_name%7D&amp;utm_term=skillbox&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20758169409&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqOXL-qftqaGTZDsMZvi-vDSJ2O_b&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA2svIBhB-EiwARWDPjlAvlgtJkc1e5KFvUvgJp66G66s9CRMqmX5Mmrs1KXLjlJyr2IvvEhoCHooQAvD_BwE&amp;search=machine%20learning%20engineer&amp;sc=mainsale&amp;popup=profession-machine-learning-engineer\">course<\/a><\/strong> to become a machine learning engineer at Skillbox,\u201d says Zhasulan.<\/p>\n<p>Another winner, <strong>Dinara Askar<\/strong>, shares. \u201cI\u2019m 22. I\u2019m from Almaty, and currently study Life Sciences at Nazarbayev University. With the grant I received, I plan to take a course through Yandex Practicum and specialize in data analytics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dinara-askar-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-17202 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Dinara Askar, a winner of the Yessenov Launch Pad program\" src=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dinara-askar-1-250x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dinara-askar-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dinara-askar-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dinara-askar-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dinara-askar-1.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Diana Kurmangali<\/strong>, 26, works at the Republican Collection of Microorganisms LLP in Astana, specializing in molecular biotechnology and biomedicine. Therefore, it is no surprise that she will most likely use the Yessenov Foundation grant to take courses in bioinformatics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Banu Seitzhaparova<\/strong> says.<br \/>\n\u201cI was born in Aktobe and currently work as a researcher at the National Oncology Center in Astana. My main area of interest is biomedical engineering. I\u2019d like to take the Healthcare Data Analytics Toolkit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/masters\/micromasters\/mgh-institute-healthcare-data-analytics-toolkit?index=product&amp;queryId=04d884a3d45d7e7a7951e67838ead539&amp;position=3\">course<\/a><\/strong> offered by the MGH Institute of Health Professions, one of the leading medical institutions in the United States.\u201d\u00a0Banu, 27, is a graduate of KazNMU and a pharmacist. She is a past winner of the Yessenov Foundation\u2019s Research Internships Program. With the grant she received in 2018, she worked at one of Europe\u2019s leading laboratories in Lublin, Poland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/diana-kurmangali-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-17201 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Diana Kurmangali, a winner of the Yessenov Launch Pad program\" src=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/diana-kurmangali-1-250x250.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/diana-kurmangali-1-250x250.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/diana-kurmangali-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/diana-kurmangali-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/diana-kurmangali-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/diana-kurmangali-1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/diana-kurmangali-1-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>The next YLP 2025 winner is <strong>Miras Beisbai<\/strong>. Originally from Semey, he is a 21-year-old undergraduate student in Computer Science. \u201cThe courses that, I hope, will significantly enhance my expertise in my chosen field include machine learning and generative computer vision (LLM and Generative CV) from DeepSchool, Hard ML (Hard Machine Learning) from karpov.courses, and LLM (Large Language Model) Driven Development from Otus. But, as they say, these are just my wishes. Which of them I\u2019ll actually be able to complete is still uncertain. But something will definitely work out,\u201d Miras states confidently.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sagynysh-sovet-rotated.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-17204 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Sagynysh Sovet, a winner of the Yessenov Launch Pad program\" src=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sagynysh-sovet-250x250.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Sagynysh Sovet<\/strong> is just 20 years old. Born in Kokshetau, she currently studies at Satbayev University in Almaty. Like Miras, this Kazakhstani girl is focusing on computer science. Therefore, her top priority for additional education with the Yessenov Foundation grant is Python development (back-end and front-end). \u201cI\u2019d also like to use the Yessenov Launch Pad grant to prepare for and take the IELTS exam,\u201d Sagynysh shares with us.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telzhan Myrzabekov<\/strong>, 28, a research associate, works at Auezov South Kazakhstan University in Shymkent. \u201cI am a senior lecturer at the Department of Mathematics. I believe the Foundation\u2019s grant will help me complete an assessment center course from SHL Kazakhstan. The course will evaluate my management and leadership competencies and help me develop communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills. This is especially relevant in teaching and research. Many foreign foundations and universities also require competency verification, including through assessment programs. This will also help me better understand my strengths and weaknesses and identify opportunities for growth, which is important for professional development,\u201d says Telzhan.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/telzhan-myrzabekov-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-17205 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Telzhan Myrzabekov, a winner of the Yessenov Launch Pad program\" src=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/telzhan-myrzabekov-1-250x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/telzhan-myrzabekov-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/telzhan-myrzabekov-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/telzhan-myrzabekov-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/telzhan-myrzabekov-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Another researcher among the winners of the Yessenov Launch Pad competition is <strong>Asmina Barkhandinova<\/strong> from Almaty. \u201cI\u2019m 24 and currently work at QazCode, a Kazakhstani IT company specializing in developing solutions using AI, gamification, and automation for businesses. I plan to use the grant funds to complete an advanced <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/deepschool.ru\/cvrocket\">online course<\/a><\/strong> in computer vision from DeepSchool. Upon completion, I will have a strong command of modern computer vision methods, working with PyTorch and OpenCV, neural network architectures, and the principles of building CV systems,\u201d Asmina shares.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kurmet Danebek<\/strong>, 23, a master\u2019s student at Nagasaki University in Japan, is also among the YLP winners. Our compatriot specializes in Disaster and Radiation Medical Science. His dream is to take the Healthcare Management <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nusom.nu.edu.kz\/hcm\">Certification Course<\/a><\/strong> offered by the University Medical Center and Kazakhstan Association of Healthcare Managers. This additional education will provide Kurmet with the knowledge and skills to manage medical organizations, with the curriculum covering planning, finance, quality, and leadership.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kurmet-danabek-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-17203 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Kurmet Danebek, a winner of the Yessenov Launch Pad program\" src=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kurmet-danabek-1-250x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kurmet-danabek-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kurmet-danabek-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kurmet-danabek-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kurmet-danabek-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kurmet-danabek-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/yessenovfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kurmet-danabek-1.jpg 1731w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Meet the tenth winner of this year\u2019s Yessenov Launch Pad. <strong>Yermakhan Kurban<\/strong>, 23, originally from Turkistan region, currently studies Physics at Gumilyov Eurasian National University.<br \/>\n\u201cI\u2019m a master\u2019s student. I\u2019d like to learn Python programming which is why I became interested in Harvard University\u2019s course \u2018CS50&#8217;s Introduction to Programming with Python\u2019. Another area of interest for me is quantum computing, so I\u2019ve added \u2018UChicagoX: Introduction to Quantum Computing for Everyone\u2019 course developed by the University of Chicago to my wish list. If possible, it would be great to prepare for and take the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/vip-academy\/?nab=0#vip-pricing-card\">IELTS<\/a><\/strong> exam as well,\u201d says Kurban.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s wish all the winners of the Yessenov Launch Pad competition success in their personal and professional growth.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Yessenov Launch Pad Program was launched in 2022 at the initiative of Galimzhan Yessenov, businessman and philanthropist, and founder of the Shakhmardan Yessenov Foundation. The Program awards up to 10 grants to the winners of its competition, each worth up to 600,000 tenge, for additional education to develop their soft or hard skills.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zhasulan Toleubek, 27, is from Taldykorgan. He currently studies Anatomical Pathology in a residency program at Nazarbayev University\u2019s School of Medicine. \u201cI plan to complete a course to become a machine learning engineer at Skillbox,\u201d says Zhasulan. Another winner, Dinara Askar, shares. \u201cI\u2019m 22. I\u2019m from Almaty, and currently study Life Sciences at Nazarbayev University. 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