Ilyas Sadykov

ILYAS SADYKOV

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results-driven international economist and China market specialist with over 10 years of experience in government institutions, international academia, and private sector companies. Ph.D. in World Economics with strong expertise in China–Central Asia relations, economic analysis, strategic communication, and high-level negotiations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• China–Central Asia Business Relations
• International Negotiations
• Economic & Market Analysis
• Government & Regulatory Affairs
• Strategic Communication
• Contract & Technical Documentation Translation
• Policy & Legislative Analysis
• Cross-Cultural Business Mediation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Astana Motors – Chinese and englısh language translator / Business Communication Specialist (2025–2026)

• • Facilitated communication between Englısh  and Chinese partners.
• • Translated contracts, commercial agreements, and technical documentation.
• • Supported executive-level negotiations.

Syracuse University (USA) – Assistant to Professor (2024–2025)

• • Contributed to international policy research initiatives.
• • Conducted analytical research on economic and governance issues.

Private Translation & Consulting, China (2020–2023)

• • Provided business and economic translation services in major Chinese cities.
• • Supported cross-border negotiations and investment projects.

Aral Tuz Company – Chinese  and englısh language Translator (2016–2020)

• • Managed communication with Chinese partners and suppliers.

EDUCATION

• Syracuse University (USA), Visiting Scholar, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (2024–2025)
• Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Master in International Relations (2022–2023)
• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Ph.D. in World Economics (2014–2018)
• Lanzhou University, China, Master in Regional Economics (2011–2013)
• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Bachelor in International Relations (2007–2011)

LANGUAGES

• Kazakh – Native
• Russian – Fluent
• Chinese – Fluent
• English – Fluent

Astana Motors – Chinese and englısh language translator / Business Communication Specialist (2025–2026)

• • Facilitated communication between Englısh  and Chinese partners.
• • Translated contracts, commercial agreements, and technical documentation.
• • Supported executive-level negotiations.

Syracuse University (USA) – Assistant to Professor (2024–2025)

• • Contributed to international policy research initiatives.
• • Conducted analytical research on economic and governance issues.

Private Translation & Consulting, China (2020–2023)

• • Provided business and economic translation services in major Chinese cities.
• • Supported cross-border negotiations and investment projects.

Aral Tuz Company – Chinese  and englısh language Translator (2016–2020)

• • Managed communication with Chinese partners and suppliers.

EDUCATION

• Syracuse University (USA), Visiting Scholar, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (2024–2025)
• Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Master in International Relations (2022–2023)
• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Ph.D. in World Economics (2014–2018)
• Lanzhou University, China, Master in Regional Economics (2011–2013)
• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Bachelor in International Relations (2007–2011)

LANGUAGES

• Kazakh – Native
• Russian – Fluent
• Chinese – Fluent
• English – Fluent