From May 20 to 24, Kazakhstan’s student team delivered an outstanding performance at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024–2025 in Shenzhen, China, earning 3rd place in the “Cloud Trek” category and bringing international recognition to the country’s growing talent in information and communication technologies. This achievement is especially significant because the global final brought together participants from more than 2,000 universities worldwide, making it a major milestone not only for the students themselves, but also for Kazakhstan’s higher education system and its future IT workforce.
Kazakhstan was represented in the Cloud Trek track by three talented students: Ruslan Kuangalyuly Tanatar, a third-year Computer Engineering student at Yessenov University; Anida Mitalipova from Astana IT University; and Zhansulu Sairanbekkyzy Kuntas from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Competing at this level required not only solid technical knowledge, but also strong analytical thinking, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to perform confidently under international competitive pressure. By reaching the global final and securing a prize-winning place, these students demonstrated that Kazakhstani youth are capable of competing on equal terms with some of the strongest student teams in the world.
The scale and prestige of the competition make this result particularly meaningful. In the Cloud Trek category, Kazakhstan competed alongside top teams from countries such as the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Poland, Brazil, and Türkiye. These countries have strong and fast-developing digital education ecosystems, which makes Kazakhstan’s third-place finish especially impressive. This was not simply participation in a global event, but a genuine competitive success achieved through knowledge, discipline, and high-quality preparation.
This accomplishment strongly highlights both the individual and collective strengths of the students. Their success reflects a high level of preparation in cloud technologies, the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks, confidence in an international professional environment, and a strong sense of responsibility in representing their country at the highest level. For Ruslan Tanatar of Yessenov University, participation in the global final and winning a top prize while still in the third year of undergraduate study is particularly noteworthy, as it shows that students at the university are capable of reaching international standards even before graduation.
This success also reflects the contribution of Yessenov University to the development of a new generation of highly qualified digital professionals. The university’s consistent focus on computer engineering, modern ICT education, practice-oriented learning, and international technological engagement creates an environment in which students gain not only academic knowledge, but also the applied skills, confidence, and professional readiness needed to compete globally. Ruslan Tanatar’s achievement demonstrates that Yessenov University is preparing students not only for the classroom, but also for real competition in rapidly evolving technological fields.
An especially important role in this preparation is played by the Huawei ICT Academy operating at Yessenov University. The academy is part of Huawei’s global educational ecosystem and provides students with access to modern training in areas such as cloud technologies, networking, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. Through the academy, students are able to study current technological solutions based on international standards, strengthen their practical skills, undergo specialized training, and participate in prestigious competitions at the global level. In this context, the success of a Yessenov University student at the Huawei ICT Competition is not accidental, but rather a natural outcome of the university’s systematic work to develop digital competencies, engineering thinking, and the international competitiveness of its students.
The Huawei ICT Academy at Yessenov University serves not only as an educational platform, but also as a strategically important institutional asset. It helps integrate the university into the global technological landscape, promotes cooperation with international companies, and supports the development of a modern talent-training model aligned with the real needs of the digital economy. For students, this means access to advanced knowledge, international certification opportunities, and practical experience that strengthens their competitiveness in both national and global labor markets.
The role of Yessenov University in this achievement is also especially important in the context of regional development. By steadily strengthening its capacity in engineering education, digital technologies, and innovation-oriented training, the university is contributing to the formation of highly qualified specialists capable of representing not only their institution, but also the country on the international stage. The participation of a Yessenov University student in such a prestigious competition, and his success as part of the prize-winning national team, is clear evidence that the university is becoming an important platform for nurturing competitive IT talent in Kazakhstan.
The team was mentored by Gulnaz Seitbekkyzy Zhylkishbayeva, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Computer Science, whose guidance played an important role in preparing the students for such a demanding international challenge. At the same time, the final result belongs first and foremost to the students themselves, whose persistence, hard work, and professional growth made this success possible. Their performance became a convincing example of how academic preparation can grow into internationally recognized achievement.
The meaning of this success extends far beyond the competition itself. It shows that students in Kazakhstan are not only mastering modern digital skills, but are also capable of applying them successfully in a highly competitive international environment. Their achievement reflects the rising quality of IT education in the country and the strong potential of a new generation of engineers, developers, and cloud technology specialists. It also sends an important message to other students: with strong preparation, ambition, and determination, they too can succeed on the global stage.
Most importantly, these students did not simply participate in an international contest — they brought honor to Kazakhstan, proved the strength of the country’s academic talent, and showed that Kazakhstani universities are capable of preparing specialists who meet global standards. Their achievement is a source of pride for their universities, for the national education system, and for the country as a whole.
Congratulations to Ruslan Kuangalyuly Tanatar, Anida Mitalipova, and Zhansulu Sairanbekkyzy Kuntas on this outstanding accomplishment. Their success stands as a powerful example of student excellence, professional growth, national pride, and Kazakhstan’s strong potential in the global digital and technological landscape.
