Every success of the Academy is the result of the hard work of many individuals who stay behind the scenes but play a key role in creating comfort, convenience, and beauty around us. The "Our People" project shares the stories of those whose efforts make the Academy a place where people feel inspired and creative.

Today, in the "Our People" column, we feature Zhinakhan Bekzat Amirbekuly, a 23-year-old building maintenance specialist. Thanks to his dedication, every corner of the Academy remains safe and well-maintained, and the equipment operates smoothly. In the interview, he shared insights into his workday, what inspires him in his job, and his hobbies and dreams.

– How long have you been working at the Academy? – I have been working at the Academy for three years. I am a professional chef with a 4th-grade diploma and experience. I also hold a diploma in accounting. Throughout my career, I have worked in various places: in kitchens, on a farm, and at a granite quarry. I have spent most of my time working hard, but I’ve always tried to learn about customs, languages, music, and cultures of different countries, gaining experience with Germans and Japanese.

– What are your daily responsibilities at the Academy? – My day starts with morning inspections and processing incoming requests. Then, the workflow continues with assigned tasks. This includes working on logistics: inspecting and maintaining furniture, water coolers, and so on.

– What do you like to do in your free time? – In my free time, I host live streams on TikTok. I also enjoy creating music using artificial intelligence on the Suno AI platform. I’m a music lover, and my favorite genres include rock, metal, techno, phonk, and folk music.

– What are your hobbies? – Of course, listening to music, exploring electronic circuits and technologies, and creating cosplay for TikTok. Recently, I made a cosplay of Ghost (Simon Riley) from the Call of Duty game. I’m also learning Japanese.

– Do you have any dreams? – My dream is to visit Japan, the United States, and European countries.

– What do you like about working at the Academy? – I like the schedule and working conditions, as well as the support and responsiveness of the team. Recently, I even received rental housing with an option to buy on favorable terms from the Academy, for which I’m very grateful.

– Is there anything you would like to change or improve at the Academy? – I would like to introduce new technologies and organize more celebrations.

Interview prepared by Sofya Makarenko.

The series of interviews is carried out within the framework of the "Year of Working Professions" announced by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.