Interview on 24KZ: QazCloud’s Perspective on Training IT Architects in Kazakhstan

The TV channel 24KZ released a special report on the launch of Kazakhstan’s new Academy of IT Architects — an educational initiative aimed at preparing specialists capable of designing complex digital system architectures. As part of the segment, journalists spoke with industry experts to assess the country's readiness for such institutions and identify the competencies required for the curriculum and teaching staff.

One of the key speakers was Alexander Perepelov, Technical Director of QazCloud, who shared his insights live via Zoom.

The 24KZ host raised an important question:

if Kazakhstan needs highly qualified architects, why not send specialists to study abroad — to internationally recognized universities?

According to Alexander Perepelov, the training of IT architects must consider not only global standards but also local conditions that significantly affect architectural decisions. He noted:

“We need to prepare professionals based on Kazakhstan’s real environment. Our geography, climate, logistics, and infrastructure differ from many countries. Many foreign programs are too narrow and do not cover the full range of challenges our engineers face.”

He emphasized that the role of an IT architect in Kazakhstan is much broader than in traditional international programs:

“Here, an architect must integrate competencies from several fields at once. This includes system thinking, engineering background, understanding of distributed systems, data center specifics, security, network architecture, and business processes.”

For this reason, Kazakhstan must build its own national training framework, which:

• leverages international best practices;
• takes into account local infrastructure specifics;
• prepares specialists capable of solving complex real-sector challenges.

The establishment of the Academy of IT Architects marks an important milestone in developing the country's talent pool. According to experts, the initiative will help train a new generation of architects capable of designing national-scale digital platforms, government services, and major infrastructure systems.