After graduating KIMEP in 2012, Irina worked in the analytics department of Kaspi Bank, where she spearheaded a customer forecasting program that she and her coworker created from scratch. Kaspi Bank became the first bank in Kazakhstan to introduce models for predicting customer behavior. Due to the impact of the project on the bank’s success, this small department that started with only two employees was expanded, and now it employs 13 specialists who use the program established by Irina and her colleague.

Once the program got on solid footing, Irina decided to pursue her dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Irina spent 1,000 USD to start her 3D printing business which within just six months had grown into a small company of five people. Irina has big plans and intends to expand her business, which she hopes will bring not only profits, but also benefits to her community. In January 2016 Irina used 3D printing technology to create an artificial arm for an 11-year old cancer patient. This success encouraged her to focus on projects that can bring positive changes to her community.