Head of IT Community · Speaker · Investor
Head of IT Community of Uzbekistan, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, keynote speaker. Ex-Head of SEO at Microsoft (Answers), ex-VP SEO at BOLD. EB-1A. Lived and worked across the US, Canada, Sweden, Belgium.
2 degrees (International Law + Film Directing), 20 short films, 3 books, 2 social networks, one of the world's biggest web directory owners — then Microsoft, then BOLD, then home.
I came to the US as an extraordinary person (EB-1A), lived and worked in the US, Canada, Sweden, Belgium and other countries. I returned to Uzbekistan to share my experience and knowledge with the young generation.
Career Chapters
Led SEO for Microsoft Community (Answers) — one of Microsoft's most visited web properties globally. Built and scaled organic search strategy across millions of pages, driving significant traffic growth.
Served as VP SEO at BOLD, a market leader in the resume and career space. Oversaw enterprise-level SEO strategy, team leadership, and cross-functional growth initiatives at scale.
Returned to Uzbekistan as an EB-1A (extraordinary ability) immigrant to share accumulated knowledge and experience with the next generation. Now leads the largest IT community in the country.
A few of the most meaningful initiatives I lead and actively support.
The largest IT Community in Uzbekistan — a unifying force bringing together IT professionals, students, entrepreneurs, companies, and organizations dedicated to the development and application of information technology in Uzbekistan.
Learn MoreNot hype, not ideas. Products that already work, teams that already ship, and businesses that grow without needing convincing.
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From AI and tech careers to entrepreneurship and digital strategy — Shavkat speaks at major conferences, roadshows, and corporate events across Central Asia and beyond.
Speaking Topics
Past Events
A large-scale series of events dedicated to artificial intelligence and careers in IT. Experts shared hands-on experience in building IT careers throughout the day.
Featured At
Keynote on how artificial intelligence is reshaping careers and industries.
Highlights from the nationwide IT Community Roadshow events.
Panel discussion on diversity and inclusion in the technology sector.
An experimental music project at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity. SHAI explores new sonic territories using AI as a creative collaborator.
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