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Aiym Karimgozhinova

@aiym

Academic Director seeking Project Management opportunities

As Academic Director at an IT education platform, I work closely with programs in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science.

Open to

Startup collaborationCompany partnerships

About

I collaborate with experienced AI/ML engineers to develop course syllabi, structure learning paths, and launch mentorship programs that help junior professionals build practical skills and transition into the industry. This role has given me a strong understanding of the AI ecosystem, emerging technologies, and the skills required in today's market. I also actively use AI tools such as Claude, Claude Code, and Perplexity in my daily work to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support project management. I am currently seeking new opportunities where I can apply my experience in project management, operations, and AI-driven workflows while continuing to learn and grow in the technology industry.

Career

Experience: 3 years

Experience

Academic Director

outpeer.kz

Oct 2025 — Present

Leads academic operations and a 40+ teacher faculty; launched 34 online IT courses and reports a 15% CSAT increase and 89% NPS.

• Orchestrated a high-performing faculty of 40+ teachers, overseeing all academic operations and ensuring highest standards of pedagogical delivery. • Spearheaded the development and launch of 34 online IT courses, managing the full lifecycle from teacher recruitment and syllabus refinement to demo-day execution. • Engineered a 15% increase in CSAT and sustained an 89% NPS through rigorous quality control protocols and targeted process optimizations. • Supervised the comprehensive student lifecycle from enrollment through certification issuance.

Academic Project Manager

outpeer.kz

Jan 2024 — Oct 2025

Built course-launch infrastructure, gathered user insights through 70+ interviews, documented processes, and facilitated webinars and mock interviews.

• Architected the digital infrastructure for new course launches using Notion, Google Classroom, and specialized communication ecosystems. • Conducted 70+ cross-functional CustDev interviews to extract user insights, directly informing iterative development of academic programs. • Authored 10+ operational guides to standardize internal procedures, significantly enhancing departmental efficiency and scalability. • Facilitated 25+ webinars and 80+ mock interviews, bridging academic training and industry-ready career outcomes.

English Teacher

Megamozg Educational Center & KIMOTASHI

Nov 2022 — Jan 2024

Designed individualized English curricula and adapted teaching methods using student feedback and progress assessments.

• Designed individualized curricula for cohorts of 5+ students, focusing on specialized learning objectives and linguistic mastery. • Leveraged real-time feedback and data-driven progress assessments to adapt pedagogical methodologies and maximize student advancement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Anthropology

Nazarbayev University

2021 — 2025

Skills

Program LifecycleSyllabus ArchitectureTalent AcquisitionPerformance CoachingTeam Leadership (40+ staff)NPS/CSATStudent Journey MappingB2B PartnershipsStakeholder RelationsDigital TransformationWorkflow StandardizationNotion (Expert)Google WorkspaceLMS Platform AdministrationJiraMiroMS Office