BAGDAT RAKHIMOV

Profile

• Software Developer, Data Analyst, and Banking Expert with over 15 years experience in management, financial and macroeconomics analysis, technical support, networking, software development, data analysis, and programming.
• Optimized over 150 processes on both the front end and back end of the web and mobile application using Java.
• Implemented 200+ automation test scenarios using Appium for the mobile application.
• Designed 20+ dashboards in Grafana to track current errors and application statistics.
• Implemented Sberbank JSC's Development Strategy (the second largest bank in Kazakhstan) in 2022, resulting in a 67% annual increase in assets, a 42% increase in the loan portfolio, a 68% increase in the deposit portfolio, and a 38% increase in net profit.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Kazakhstan); a Master’s degree in Finance (Kazakhstan); currently completing a post-degree Diploma in Predictive Analytics (UWinnipeg, PACE); completed the Finance Professional Training Program at INSEAD (Moscow); completed the Java Development Bootcamp at BITLAB Academy (Kazakhstan).

Technical Skills

Programming & Scripting

Libraries & Frameworks

Data Engineering & Processing

Databases

Cloud Platforms & Tools

Dev Tools & Environments

Professional Experience

Prosperpay

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Java developer

2022 - 2024

• Created databases and built data pipelines integrating cloud-based systems with PostgreSQL using Spring Data JPA, improving data intake, validation, and query optimization by 35%.
• Automated 150+ end-to-end technical processes across web and mobile systems, enhancing efficiency, data accuracy, and reducing business response time.
• Developed 200+ Appium test cases to maintain quality control standards, reducing release cycle time by 50%.
• Created 20+ dashboards using Grafana and Power BI for monitoring key performance indicators, error rates, and performance metrics.
• Implemented solutions based on data analysis, identifying product bottlenecks and boosting platform stability through creative problem-solving and strong collaboration skills.

Sberbank JSC (current Bereke Bank)

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Director of Strategy & Development Department

2015 - 2022

• Directed the Strategy department using analytical techniques, business intelligence dashboards, and KPI systems, resulting in a 67% increase in assets and 38% bank’s profit growth.
• Designed and implemented technical reporting systems to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Interpreted and effectively communicated performance analytics to top management and collaborated with Sales, Business, Product, and Finance teams.
• Launched several imaginative ESG projects, including inclusive infrastructure and green initiatives, reflecting an ambitious strategy aligned with modern banking values.

KazInvestBank

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Head of Retail Productы and Business Development Division

2013 - 2014

• Collaborated with product, marketing, and risk teams to analyze performance and optimize credit offerings, contributing to product innovation.

Collection & Credit Roles HSBC JSC, Royal Bank of Scotland JSC, ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

2010 - 2013