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Hello! I'm **Yerbol Akhmetbekov**, a Principal Engineer and Platform Architect working at the intersection of **model risk and AI governance** — pairing a GARP Financial Risk Manager certification with hands-on design of production LLM systems and the control systems that keep AI agents safe to run.

## What I Do

I specialize in:
- **Model Risk & AI Governance** - AI oversight, algorithmic impact assessment, and regulatory compliance for deployed AI systems (GARP Risk & AI certified)
- **Large Language Models (LLMs)** - Designing AI-powered applications with OpenAI, Anthropic, and open-source models
- **Platform & Systems Architecture** - Specifying secure, scalable platforms and directing agent-assisted engineering teams
- **Financial Risk Management** - Applying risk measurement (VaR, credit/market/liquidity/operational) to AI and trading systems
- **Blockchain Development** - Building decentralized applications on Polkadot and Substrate

## Academic Background

I hold a **PhD in Computer Science** from Novosibirsk State University, where I developed innovative algorithms for optical diagnostics and fluid dynamics. My research has been published in top-tier journals with an h-index of 7.

## Professional Journey

With over 15 years in technology leadership, I've:
- Founded and led multiple tech companies, growing one from zero to $1M+ revenue in the first year
- Built AI systems for market analysis and trend prediction at Epoca International
- Obtained financial licenses and established crypto trading facilities in international jurisdictions
- Led teams of 30+ engineers delivering enterprise-scale projects

## Certifications & Achievements

- **Financial Risk Manager (FRM)** - Global Association of Risk Professionals
- **Risk and AI Expert** - Specialized in AI governance and algorithmic risk
- **Blockchain Developer** - Polkadot Blockchain Academy graduate
- Published researcher with highly-cited papers in fluid dynamics and computer vision

## Beyond Work

I'm an avid traveler who has explored over 20 countries, bringing a global perspective to my work. I speak three languages (English, Russian, and Kazakh) with ongoing studies in Chinese, and have a deep interest in mindfulness, consciousness studies, and the nature of time.

## Current Focus

I'm passionate about:
- Advancing **model risk management and AI governance** as a discipline
- Designing safe control systems for autonomous AI agents (capability design, not deployment)
- Building practical LLM applications that enhance human productivity
- Mentoring the next generation of engineers

## Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing innovative projects, collaboration opportunities, or simply exchanging ideas about technology and its impact on society. [Contact me directly](/?prompt=contact)!

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