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Polat Allekov

@polatallekov

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IT leader specializing in school systems, infrastructure, and finance-IT integration.

Cambodia

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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles modernizing IT for education or finance, where I can lead projects, mentor teams, and implement scalable, secure systems.

I am a dynamic IT leader with extensive experience in educational technology and financial services, delivering cross-cultural solutions that modernize infrastructure and improve user satisfaction.

I have led development and implementation of School Information Systems, guided campus network design, and enforced cybersecurity protocols while mentoring IT teams to maintain reliable operations.

My background includes systems analysis for finance, budgeting and reporting, ERP integration, and bridging communication between developers and end users to increase satisfaction by ~35%.

I founded an IT services firm and managed bank-wide IT operations including ATM and POS deployments, demonstrating a hands-on approach to infrastructure, system administration, and project delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of IT

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Paragon Education Co., LTD

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Provide strategic leadership for development of a School Information System and drive technology initiatives across IT and education projects, improving user satisfaction by ~35% through better developer–end user communication.

IT strategy Network Infrastructure Cybersecurity Project Management Team Leadership System Integration User Training

Finance Operations and System Analyst

Paragon Education Co., LTD

Nov 2019 - Jun 2024 (4 years 7 months)

Managed financial operations and acted as systems analyst to integrate finance and IT, producing reports and visualizations that informed executive decision-making and ensured regulatory compliance.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Systems Analysis Data Visualization Process Optimization Regulatory Compliance

IT Manager & System Administrator

State Commercial Bank of Turkmenistan

Aug 2014 - Aug 2019 (5 years)

Oversaw IT infrastructure, security, backup/recovery and branch systems; deployed 30 ATMs and managed 200–300 POS machines to advance cashless transactions and maintain operational continuity.

Network Administration Backup Security Protocols System Administration & Compliance Infrastructure Scaling

IT Services & Solutions Owner

IT Services & Solutions

Jan 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year 7 months)

Founded and ran an IT solutions firm delivering network, CCTV, PBX and infrastructure projects, managing client engagements, technical teams, and project delivery for institutional customers.

entrepreneurship Network Deployment PBX Management Project Management Client Consulting Technical Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Paragon International University

Master of Science in Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems

2020 - 2022

Activities and societies: Thesis: ERP Budgeting Module Integration and User Satisfaction with Primary Schools; coursework in data analytics, machine learning methods, systems analysis, and IT strategy.

Completed a Master of Science in Management Information Systems focusing on ERP budgeting module integration and user satisfaction in primary schools.

International Turkmen-Turkish University (ITU)

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering and System Administration

2008 - 2012

Activities and societies: Hands-on projects in programming, database design, network configuration, and DevOps practices.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering and System Administration with emphasis on software development, system architecture, and automated systems.