Hi, I’m Bolat Kissambayev, a detail-oriented Technical Project Manager with a Computer Science background and 8+ years of experience leading complex digital projects across FinTech, E-commerce, and Real Estate. I excel at turning ideas into working solutions by guiding cross-functional teams through every phase of delivery. I thrive in fast-paced, multicultural environments and enjoy aligning business goals with practical technical execution.

Hi, I’m Bolat Kissambayev, a detail-oriented Technical Project Manager with a Computer Science background and 8+ years of experience leading complex digital projects across FinTech, E-commerce, and Real Estate. I excel at turning ideas into working solutions by guiding cross-functional teams through every phase of delivery. I thrive in fast-paced, multicultural environments and enjoy aligning business goals with practical technical execution.

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Hi, I’m Bolat Kissambayev, a detail-oriented Technical Project Manager with a Computer Science background and 8+ years of experience leading complex digital projects across FinTech, E-commerce, and Real Estate. I excel at turning ideas into working solutions by guiding cross-functional teams through every phase of delivery. I thrive in fast-paced, multicultural environments and enjoy aligning business goals with practical technical execution.

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Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Kazakh
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Marketing & Growth at Rakhat Properties
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Led full-cycle marketing and growth initiatives for a Dubai-based real estate agency and developer. Created case studies, website and landing pages, presentations, brochures, social media posts, email campaigns and webinars. Generated 400+ lead ads per month with $10 CPL and $25 CPQL, managing $90–170 daily ad spend across Meta, Google and LinkedIn, achieving a 20% lead-to-inquiry conversion. Built a 7+ partner network (Reelly, Property Finder, Bayut, Realiste, Genie Map, Alnair, REB PM and HouseBook). Organized 6 online webinars with 600+ attendees and 180 high-intent leads (30% conversion to inquiries), increasing brand visibility by 25%. Implemented a zero-based CRM (Komm CRM + WhatsApp + Zadarma IP telephony + My Calls) and trained broker teams. Led cold outreach campaigns reaching 5,000+ contacts monthly, generating 150+ qualified leads with a 26% response rate and 15% conversion to inquiries. Improved database operations with parsing, segmentation and multi-channel campaigns (e
Head of Marketing & Growth at S-Hub Startup Accelerator
September 1, 2024 - Present
Startup Growth Marketing Manager at a startup accelerator: mentored startups with tailored marketing strategies in 4–12 week programs, achieving product-market fit or pivots for 60% of participants. Designed and delivered workshops on sales and product blocks, increasing grant application and investor meeting success rates by 25%. Curated actionable marketing insights and streamlined resource hub (Notion-based) with Google Analytics for real-time campaign tracking, reducing decision-making time by 30%. Collaborated with 20 mentors to support cross-functional growth, driving a 20% increase in customer acquisition through refined digital campaigns (Meta Ads, LinkedIn) and improved sales funnels.
Head of Marketing & Growth at SAMO
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Head of Marketing and part-time coach for entrepreneurs: coached 20+ SME owners, delivering 50+ personalized sessions and achieving an average 25% revenue growth across clients. Developed and implemented financial reporting templates for 15 SMEs, improving profitability tracking by 30% with Google Sheets and Power BI. Streamlined processes via automation tools (Zapier, Trello), reducing operational task time by 20% for 10+ clients and boosting tool adoption to 80% across groups. Tracked growth dynamics for 20 businesses, with 70% of clients achieving 15–20% turnover growth within 6 months.
Head of Marketing & Growth at CUMAN
March 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023
R&D, special equipment and Wi-Fi routers company: conducted target audience analysis with 50+ customer interviews, refined brand positioning and built a Business Model Canvas to move product toward product–market fit. Developed and executed paid media plans (Facebook/Instagram, Google/Yandex) generating 2,000+ qualified leads with 25% conversion. Orchestrated social marketing and B2B sales initiatives with 10+ bloggers/influencers; produced press releases, articles and PR with 150K+ impressions across online portals. Organized offline events and forums, securing 5 B2B partnerships and sponsorships; coordinated budgets and contractors. Produced multimedia content (YouTube, social media features, interviews) driving 30% brand awareness growth in the telecom sector.
Head of Digital Marketing at MAGNUM
May 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022
Led digital marketing for Magnum, Kazakhstan’s #1 retail in the CIS: drove 30% annual revenue growth and expanded retail network from 55 to 200 stores with a 1M+ marketing budget. Launched two mobile apps (Magnum Club, Magnum Go), achieving 2M+ downloads and improving user retention by 15% through segmented push, SMS and email campaigns to 5M+ subscribers. Redesigned corporate website, increasing organic traffic by 40% via SEO and integration with the Mother’s Club site (P&G partner). Generated 15,000 leads via digital advertising at $0.20/lead for 80 new stores. Launched 300+ promo campaigns and giveaways, increasing brand engagement by 25%.
Head of Digital Marketing at Bazis-A Corporation
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
Kazakhstan’s #1 developer in the CIS: saved $115,000 in the first 3 months by reducing online ad spend by 25%, optimizing campaigns and disabling low-ROI channels while maintaining conversion rates. Launched 15+ residential complexes with end-to-end marketing, generating 4,000+ monthly leads (up from 1,500). Developed a personalized branded page, increasing lead generation by 20% via targeted SMS and email campaigns; 22% open rate for 10,000+ subscribers. Optimized processes by transitioning to electronic document management (DocuSign, EDI), reducing paperwork by 75% and tripling contractor payment speed.
Growth Marketing Manager, Mentor at S-HUB Startup Accelerator
September 1, 2024 - Present
Mentored startups through 4–12 week programs, shaping go-to-market and acquisition plans across channels and funnels. Delivered workshops covering marketing, sales, and product blocks of the accelerator curriculum. Built a structured Notion resource hub and integrated Google Analytics for real-time tracking and faster iteration.
Project Manager / Lead Operations at 1616 AGENCY
May 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end delivery of 15+ marketing and IT infrastructure projects for B2B and MedTech clients in UAE and CIS. Re-engineered internal agency workflows by integrating KommoCRM and automated task management systems, reducing project turnaround time by 30%. Recruited and managed a multi-disciplinary team of developers, designers, and media buyers; served as primary point of contact for C-level executives to ensure alignment with business objectives and KPI reporting. Built community and advocacy through high-impact content (webinars with 600+ attendees and LinkedIn outreach) to drive credible partnerships and trust.
Project Lead (Growth & Infrastructure) at Rakhat Properties
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Implemented a comprehensive lead management ecosystem by architecting automated dialers, SMS, and CRM interactions. Developed a streamlined partner onboarding process for 100+ influencers, automating contract management and payment tracking. Managed cross-channel project budgets, achieving notable increases in campaign efficiency through data auditing and resource reallocation. Built a growth loop by recruiting and managing 100+ influencers on a performance/referral basis, scaling ops to 5,000+ automated monthly contacts and generating 400+ qualified leads per month at a stable CPL.
Head of Growth & Partnerships at CUM AN
March 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Led GTM strategy for R&D equipment; conducted 50+ Customer Development interviews to align product features with market demands and advertiser needs. Secured 5 major strategic B2B partnerships and sponsorships through high-level negotiations at international tech expos and conferences. Drove brand growth and PR, increasing awareness in the telecom sector and generating substantial organic impressions. Organized large industry forums and open-house days, converting online attendance into a structured B2B sales pipeline.
Head of Digital Growth at MAG NUM
May 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Orchestrated the product growth strategy for a national retail leader; scaled two mobile apps to 2M+ downloads using ASO, performance marketing, and O2O channels. Managed a $1M+ annual marketing budget; led a cross-functional team of 12+ specialists, optimizing CAC and LTV across 200+ locations. Built a MarTech ecosystem with centralized data from 200+ stores to optimize ROI for Meta and Google campaigns. Designed HR-led automated funnels, data-driven for candidate generation and employer branding; led SEO and site migration with significant organic growth.
Project Manager at BAZIS A Corporation
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
Directed end-to-end marketing and product positioning for large-scale residential projects. Scaled lead generation from 1,500 to 4,000+ high-intent monthly leads. Drove a digital transition to electronic document management, reducing manual paperwork and shortening contractor payment cycles. Integrated campaigns for multiple residential launches, including site architecture, lead capture, and automated nurture sequences. Managed an annual project spend of $1M+, delivering cost savings through vendor renegotiations and process streamlining. Launched branded portals and targeted triggers to increase direct lead generation and engagement.

Education

Bachelor at International Satpayev University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Summer Business School for C-Level Managers at Centra Insurance (annual program)
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Bachelor, IT and Management (Computer Science) at International Satpayev University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor at International Satpayev University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Mini MBA
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Mini MBA
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Generative AI, Google Marketing Platform
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Prompt Design in Vertex AI, Google Marketing Platform
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Venture Analyst Course
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Summer Business School for C-Level Managers
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Generative AI (Google Marketing Platform)
January 1, 2025 - February 27, 2026
Prompt Design in Vertex AI (Google Marketing Platform)
January 1, 2025 - February 27, 2026
Sustainable Development and ESG (Certificate Mini MBA)
January 1, 2025 - February 27, 2026
Venture Analyst Course
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Go Practice data-driven product management simulator
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Strategic Marketing (LABA)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Product Marketing Manager (Jumysbar)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Financial Services