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As a premier nation-level event, the Engineering Excellence Summit 2024 builds on the remarkable success of the Terricon Valley IT Conference. This exclusive gathering delves into Engineering Product Excellence, emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration and scalable solutions. With 4 keynote speeches and 2 dynamic panel discussions, the summit brings together engineering leaders, product managers, and innovators from around the world to share actionable insights. All speakers are distinguished professionals from leading international tech companies.

The event’s primary goal is to deliver actionable insights, foster knowledge sharing, and inspire innovation in product engineering. Through keynotes and panel discussions, we aim to equip attendees with cutting-edge strategies to drive engineering excellence and build impactful solutions.
  • Format
    Event will take
    place online
  • Date and time
    21st of December, 15:00-18:30
    (GMT+5, Astana time)
  • Language
    Conference is hosted
    in English and Russian

WHY ATTEND?

  • Learn cutting-edge strategies from industry pioneers
  • Engage in focused discussions with a curated audience
  • Network with top experts in product engineering and innovation
  • Gain access to exclusive summit materials, including session recordings, transcripts, and analytical summaries for future use
SPEAKERS
in Russian
  • Natalia
    Drazhnik
    Ex-Product owner at Sber, MTS
  • Aliaksandr
    Zhastkou
    Product Owner at Yandex (Head of Web Products at Yandex Delivery)
  • Kirill
    Mozheykin
    Ex-Product Manager at Kalinka Group
  • Daria
    Novosad
    Head of MiXX Product team
SESSION 1
in English
  • Muhammad
    Rizwan
    Software Engineer @Procode
  • Nimit
    Bhardwaj
    Product Manager at booking
  • Vivek Kumar
    Software Engineer at MAANG
  • Sapnil
    Bhatnagar
    Manager - Product and Project Management
  • Muddassar
    Sharif
    Co-founder/CTO at Virtuans.ai & AI Engineer at Siena AI
SESSION 2
in Russian
  • Aleksandr
    Iskhakov
    Chief Technology Officer at Tools for Brokers
  • Vitali
    Shchur
    QA Engineer
  • Egor
    Semyanov
    Head of Product | Group Product Manager | Product Lead | Lead Product Manager | Product Development
  • Pavel
    Kostikov
    Engineering Manager | Team Lead
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
  • Alexei Timin
    Engineering Leader
    Aleksei Timin is an engineering leader with deep expertise in backend architecture, trust & safety systems, and large-scale platform development. He has a proven track record of designing and scaling distributed systems that support millions of users worldwide, with a strong emphasis on platform integrity, user protection, and regulatory compliance in complex, evolving environments.

    Throughout his career, Aleksei has led high-performing, international engineering teams and delivered robust backend infrastructures for global products. His work spans critical domains such as content moderation, safety enforcement, and large-scale localization, where he has consistently driven the development of resilient, high-impact systems that operate reliably at scale.
  • Kshitij Aranke
    Senior Software Engineer
    Kshitij Aranke is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in data systems, with over eight years of experience spanning both high-growth startups and leading global technology companies across the US and UK. He brings deep expertise in building scalable data platforms, analytics infrastructure, and data-driven products that power business-critical decision-making.

    Kshitij has contributed to engineering teams at companies including Amazon, LinkedIn, Vouch Insurance, and dbt Labs, where he has worked on complex data challenges at scale. His experience combines strong technical execution with a strategic understanding of how data systems drive product innovation, operational efficiency, and business growth.
  • Assiya Jaisheva
    Design Lead
    Assiya Jaisheva is a Design Lead and senior UX/UI expert with a strong track record of shaping high-growth digital products from early-stage development to international expansion. She combines strategic design thinking with hands-on execution, delivering user-centered experiences that drive both engagement and business outcomes.

    At Arbuz.kz, Assiya played a key role as both Senior UX/UI Designer and Art Director, contributing to the company’s growth into a self-sustaining business between 2020 and its successful exit in 2024. She was also instrumental in scaling the product to the U.S. market as Pinemelon.com, adapting the user experience to new audiences while maintaining product consistency and performance at scale.
  • Amal Mammadov
    Cyber Security Manager
    Amal Mammadov is a cloud security practitioner and detection engineering specialist whose work sits at the intersection of threat intelligence, cloud-native architecture, and security operations.
WHO SHOULD
ATTEND?
Developers, Business Developers and IT Professionals
Entrepreneurs and Product Managers
Students and anyone passionate about technology and innovation
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PROGRAMME

  • 15:00
    Welcome Address by Terricon Valley
    Diana Salekhova, Managing Partner at Terricon Valley
KEYNOTE SESSIONS (RUS)
  • 15:00 – 15:20
    Session 1: The Role of AI in Product Development and Engineering
    Kirill Mozheykin, Ex-Product Manager at Kalinka Group

    Objective: Practical applications of AI in product strategy and engineering.
    QA Time: 15:20 - 15:30
  • 15:30 - 15:50
    Session 2: Building Products for a Global Audience
    Natalia Drazhnik, Ex-Product owner at Sber, MTS

    Objective: Best practices for scaling products in international markets.
    QA Time: 15:50 - 16:00
  • 16:00 - 16:20
    Session 3: Measuring Success: KPIs for Product Managers
    Daria Novosad, Head of MiXX Product team

    Objective: KPIs that drive alignment and growth.
    QA Time: 16:20 - 16:30
  • 16:30 - 16:50
    Session 4: Emerging Technologies Revolutionizing Product Communications
    Aliaksandr Zhastkou, Product Owner at Yandex (Head of Web Products at Yandex Delivery)

    Objective: Methods for building and iterating highly scalable MVPs.
    QA Time: 16:50 - 17:00
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
  • 17:00 – 17:40
    Panel 1: Crafting Scalable and User-Centric Products in BigTech
    Objective: Strategies to create products that scale while maintaining user focus.
  • 17:40 – 18:20
    Panel 2: Building the Future Together - Next Steps for PMs and Engineers
    Objective: Collaboration strategies between product managers and engineers.
  • 18:20 – 18:30
    Closing Remarks
    Wrap-up and Key Takeaways by Event Host.

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