Arsim Shaikh
Who am I?
Me giving a graduation speech
Advanced Placement
High Tech Academy graduate
UNWEIGHTED GPA - 4.0
DIPLOMA WITH HONORS
SAT - 1410
IELTS - 7.5
My Achievements
1st dan in Kendo
Kendo and Iaido Federation in Kazakhstan
I received 1st dan in kendo (black belt, master of sports).
3rd place in Kendo
Kendo and Iaido Federation in Kazakhstan
I got 3rd place (Bronze Medal) in the Team Tournament in the Central Asia Championship. I was featured in Forbes magazine.
App TopTalent
TopTalent application / IT platform
Developing an application for creative and talented youth, where they can share their ideas and projects, find teammates, attract investments, grants.
Internship
National Association of Cooperatives and Other Forms of Economic Communities of Kazakhstan
Establishing business connections before business trip, planning trip schedule and translation from English into Kazakh and Russian on business trips.
Robotics Competition
First Lego League Robotics Competition
We won "Best Innovation Award" in Long Beach, California, USA, among 24 countries and more then 80 teams in May 2023.
Expo Dubai 2020
Developer
I presented me project FoodSharing at Expo Dubai-2020 (in November 2021) in Dubai (this app allows socially vulnerable groups of the population to buy food in stores and restaurants at very low prices, and store owners will not have to throw away unused food and products with a short shelf life, but will giv/e it away at cost while it is fit for consumption).
"Why are we lazy?"
Agency of Creative Solutions Ltd
I wrote and published a children's book "Why are we lazy?", sold 2 000 copies in Kazakhstan.
EcoJerAmbassador
"EcoJer" Association of Regional Environmental Initiatives of Kazakhstan
Ambassador as a developer of a Foodsharing app (this app allows socially vulnerable groups of the population to buy food in stores and restaurants at very low prices, and store owners will not have to throw away unused food and products with a short shelf life, but will giv/e it away at cost while it is fit for consumption).
Creating an App for "Compass"
Compass
Created an app for the globalization of Compass company and received a job offer from the company.
Student Council
Student Council of High Tech Academy
Organization of school events such as Halloween, New Year's party, Valentine's Day etc. Survey of schoolchildren on improving school rules.
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Media
Kendo
The 6th Open Central Asian Kendo Championship Held in Almaty
Forbes.kz Editorial Staff
Three men in suits with white and red flags in their hands walk around the kendokas and closely monitor the accuracy and effectiveness of their shinai strikes. These are the judges of the 6th Open Central Asian Kendo Championship, organized by the Kendo and Iaido Federation of Kazakhstan. The tournament was held on December 17th in Almaty. The venue for the "pursuit of the Way" was the Budokan Sport & Arts sports complex based at the High Tech Academy.
Revival of the Tournament
"This will be an important event for Kazakhstan in the field of Japanese martial arts," the organizers of the championship promised in the announcement. And they did not deceive. The championship was organized in accordance with the current regulations of the European Kendo Federation (EKF) - Kazakhstan hosted the Asian Championship for the first time as a member of this organization.
Teams from Kazakhstan, Israel, and Uzbekistan gathered at the 6th Championship in Almaty. More than 30 kendokas - people practicing kendo - crossed swords at the Masters Championship (Dan Cup) and the Team Championship among national teams (Team Cup).
This time, the teams from Georgia and Kyrgyzstan could not make it due to technical difficulties (weather conditions did not allow). But the organizers hope that next year more teams will come to the fights, the competitions themselves will become regular, and the number of people wishing to take part in them will only grow.
The Way of the Sword
The judges of the 6th Kendo Championship were renowned sword masters: instructor of the national team and head of the treasury of the Irish Kendo Federation Martin Kiosyu (6th dan), President of the Kendo and Budo Federation of Israel Pavel Volodarsky (6th dan), as well as President of the Kendo and Iaido Federation of Kazakhstan Erkin Tatishev (5th dan). Kiosyu and Volodarsky arrived in Kazakhstan with a great mission - not only to evaluate the participants of the 6th Open Asian Kendo Championship but also to conduct a series of seminars and training sessions for Kazakh kendokas.
The championship was open, so anyone could attend. In addition, there was an online broadcast - there were also many virtual fans. Judging by the reaction in the hall and on the "stands" on the Internet, the audience enjoyed the bright fights and was able to feel what kendo is - a martial art that originated in Japan based on the samurai kenjutsu technique. This is the "Way of the Sword."
Among kendokas, including at the 6th Championship, there are many girls. And this is not surprising: Japanese martial arts can be practiced regardless of gender, age, weight category, and the presence of sports skills. In this sense, the sword makes everyone equal.
"We believe that a warrior must live in a person, who is ready to react to a situation when his boundaries are violated," Tatishev said, welcoming the participants and guests. "Everything else in life is a place for love, kindness, respect. Respect and love for each other, a pure and noble heart - this is what kendo teaches."
Dan Test Passed!
One of the most influential businessmen in Kazakhstan according to Forbes Kazakhstan, Erkin Tatishev (No. 15 in the 2023 ranking) is a long-time "ambassador" of kendo, his company - Kusto Group - actively supports this sport in Kazakhstan. The task is to create and strengthen the kendo community in Central Asia. Tatishev and his partners came up with the idea of opening a kendo section in the Budokan sports complex, making kendo a compulsory discipline for students of the High Tech Academy.
In May 2023, Kazakhstan joined the European Kendo Federation (EKF). This means that kendokas can now take the dan test - an exam to increase the category in kendo - here in Kazakhstan, and at the same time receive a European certificate that is recognized throughout the world. The opportunity to obtain a certificate without going abroad makes this sport more accessible, explains the Kazakhstan Kendo and Iaido Federation.
Winners
As part of the 6th Open Kendo Championship, an exam for kendokas was held - for the first time in Central Asia, world-class certificates were issued confirming that the owner has a black belt.
Winners in the individual championship in the Kyu Cup (beginners without dans) among representatives with a black belt in kendo:
1st place: David Tsoi (Uzbekistan);
2nd place: Adil Tleubaev (Kazakhstan);
3rd place: Yermek Aitanatov (Kazakhstan).
Winners in the individual championship in the Dan Cup among dan holders:
1st place: Roy Eidelman (Israel);
2nd place: Olesya Zimina (Israel);
3rd place: Miras Smagulov (Kazakhstan).
Winners in the Team Cup (group competitions):
1st place: Israel - Roy Eidelman, Idan Kaplan, Lyuba Kon;
2nd place: Kazakhstan - Nurlan Turabaev, Alibi Beymagambetov, Miras Smagulov;
3rd place: Kazakhstan, recruits - Olesya Mylnikova, Aigerim Mussina, Arsim Shaikh;
3rd place: Israel - Olesya Zimina, Yulia Saradzheva, Denis Tonyshev.
"The martial art of kendo is developing in Kazakhstan. The country's accession to the European Kendo Federation has raised the standard of holding national competitions, and this attracts the attention of the world community. Each new step is not only an increase in the level of Kazakh kendokas but also the strengthening of ties, respect and friendship between members of the international community," the Kazakhstan Kendo and Iaido Federation is sure.
Robotics:
In late February, 10th grade students from High Tech Academy received a license to participate in the Western Edge Open at the FIRST Central Asia Games, which were held with the support of the Ministry of Education.
As a result of the championship, the Almaty team won the opportunity to go to the Western Edge Open Robotics Championship in the American city of Long Beach (California).
It was recently announced that young Kazakhs performed triumphantly in the United States, winning the award for "Best Innovative Project" in the "Energy" category. It is noteworthy that the competition for the prize unfolded between 80 teams from 20 countries.
The Kazakh team was represented by 12 students and their two trainers-mentors.
"Preparation for the championship began only after the New Year. Before the republican competitions, schoolchildren were engaged in their free time. After the national stage, the guys began to purposefully prepare for the trip to the United States. They did not need to be additionally motivated, they understood that they would represent Kazakhstan, that there would be teams from different countries of the world. For most of the guys, this was the first experience of participating in such large competitions, so it was quite difficult for them," notes Vasily Kryuchkov, a physics teacher at an Almaty school.
The teacher also told a little more about the innovative project of the guys. The team proposes to use gravitational batteries.
"The main idea is to store excess energy during the day and give it away at night. But not with the help of expensive and environmentally unfriendly polymer battery batteries, but using gravitational batteries. Energy is stored by lifting heavy, massive loads. A shaft about 100 meters deep is made, seven loads are used, each weighing about three hundred tons. And it was calculated that one such installation is capable of providing a daily norm of about 75 houses. This is a good help for households to become completely autonomous in energy supply," says Kryuchkov.
Vasily Kryuchkov explained that the project presentation was in English. It was difficult, but the guys coped successfully, the teacher adds.
"Long flights and acclimatization also require a lot of effort. The competition was difficult, they prepared for a long time, but the schoolchildren coped. The students went to get experience in participating in such competitions, to show themselves, to earn a good point in their future portfolios, which will be useful to them when entering university. Do they all dream of connecting their lives with robotics? It is quite difficult to say, as they have not yet decided on their future," the teacher adds.
As noted on the website, First Lego League introduces children aged 4 to 16 (age varies by country) to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through engaging hands-on learning.
Read also: Schoolchildren from Kazakhstan became champions in robotics in the USA
Expo Dubai 2020:
Schoolchildren from Almaty presented their innovative projects at the EXPO 2020 world exhibition in Dubai. These young programmers have developed mobile applications that have no analogues in the world. They created a unique social network and a special "food sharing" system, reports IA "NewTimes.kz" with reference to "Almaty.tv".
17-year-old Sinar Shaikh has long been involved in the development of IT devices. One day he had the idea to develop his own social network, MOJOnet - a platform where creative people can unite and find investors for their projects.
"We became interested in working with other creative people in a team. When we got into this school, where we create projects, learn to create and present them, I realized what kind of social network I want to create - where all creative people can find each other in one place," shared Sinar Shaikh, a student of a private school.
14-year-old Arsim Shaikh also decided to follow in his brother's footsteps and took up programming. He is more concerned with environmental issues. The teenager cited interesting statistics - about 8% of greenhouse gases in the world are generated from food that is thrown into landfills. Arsim suggests that supermarket and store owners should not send goods to the trash, but share them with those in need.
"I also wanted to create something global that could affect the whole world. I saw the problem that a lot of food is thrown away in the world, which in principle can be eaten," said Arsim Shaikh, a student of a private school.
The guys successfully presented both projects at the Kazakhstan pavilion of the EXPO exhibition in Dubai. The boys plan to implement the applications first in their school, and then upload them to platforms such as the App Store and Play Market. Investors ready to finance the projects have been found.
"After our children spoke, we published everything on social networks. A lot of children applied to the EXPO management with a desire to be there and represent Kazakhstan at the international level," said Kazbek Shaikh, a member of the city public council.
Over the past 10 years, the volume of investment in the creative industry in Kazakhstan has increased more than fourfold. Today, more than 300 thousand people work in this area.
Projects
Top Talent
Alongside my brother, I developed “TopTalent,” an app designed to connect talented individuals worldwide. This platform facilitates collaboration, enabling users to share ideas, find teammates, and secure funding from venture capitalists and everyday users alike. We envision a global network where exceptional people unite to create extraordinary projects, enhancing life on our planet. Although our concept was clear, we recognized a gap in our business expertise. To address this, we enrolled in a startup accelerator program through Venture Company “MOST,” where we will refine our entrepreneurial and managerial skills over the next six months.
Why are we lazy?
When I was nine and my brother was eleven, our father took us to one of his seminars on office productivity. We were so fascinated and inspired by his presentation that we decided other kids should learn these skills too! We started writing a book in simple language about how to overcome laziness. Since we were kids ourselves, we knew exactly what would resonate with our peers. After finishing the book, we showed it to our parents and told them we wanted to publish it. We even drew the illustrations ourselves! We printed copies and published it online, selling each one for just a dollar. We ended up selling 2,000 copies!