Munara Moldobaeva

General Info

What will be your most valuable contribution to your TechWomen mentorship?

Beyond my professional skills, my multicultural background and experiences living in diverse countries enrich my contributions to the TechWomen mentorship. I bring a unique combination of perspectives, adaptability and cross-cultural communication skills. My personal journey reflects resilience, openness to new experiences and a passion for learning. By sharing my story and cultural insights, I aim to inspire curiosity, foster empathy and promote mutual understanding among my mentor, their colleagues and myself.

The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship

1. Learn industry-standard environmental engineering design concepts and techniques.
2. Familiarize myself with contaminated site assessment and remediation technologies, standards and methodology.
3. Experience different corporate working cultures and entrepreneurial start-ups in environmental engineering.

Mentorship Characteristic

• Attend company meetings
• Visit an office or attend a site-visit
• Identify workshops or certificate programs to further my learning after the program has ended
• Have exposure to specialized industry techniques
• Gets me involved in day-to-day activities of the mentor and partnering company.

Ideal Company Type

My ideal mentor would have a diverse professional background in environmental and civil engineering companies, providing valuable insights and a comprehensive overview of opportunities for young professionals in this field. My ideal company would be primarily focused on contamination management and waste solutions with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, and its culture would prioritize collaboration, continuous learning, and entrepreneurial/start-up initiatives.

What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?

1. Innovative
2. Creative
3. Reflective

What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?

I hope that my mentorship will be collaborative, helping me define my career path by providing me with valuable insights into various company cultures (from startups to corporate environments), enhancing my professional skills and expanding my knowledge base (by gaining familiarity with latest practices in environmental engineering and remediation technologies). To shape my career trajectory and enable contributions to environmental sustainability on a global scale, I seek personal insights and guidance to navigate challenges, make informed decisions and achieve career goals with confidence and clarity.

After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?

After participating in the TechWomen program, I plan to use my experience to drive environmental innovation in my home country. I'll build a network of experts, focusing on digitizing environmental data and deploying advanced technologies for waste management and contamination remediation. By raising public awareness and mentoring young professionals, I aim to inspire positive change and foster sustainable practices nationwide.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

4

Primary Professional Focus

• Civil, water or environmental specialist
• Design or CAD
• Technical project and program manager

Education History