Anara Asylbekova
Anara Asylbekova is a Vice President of Projects Portfolio and Innovations, primarily contributing to the healthcare sector in the UAE, originally from Kazakhstan. With a rich background in managing critical COVID-Response initiatives and technology portfolios in both healthcare and fintech sectors, she exemplifies versatility and strategic acumen. Anara holds an impressive array of certifications, including PfMP, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-DASSM, PMO-CP, ITIL, and PSPO, which complement her extensive professional experiences. Her role at AgileMentor.me as a Creative Facilitator sees her employing innovative methodologies like Lego Serious Play and Wicked Problem Solving, along with Value Stream Mapping, to drive organizational and team transformations. As a dedicated PMI Chapter Kazakhstan volunteer, she commits her time to nurturing the project management community. Her academic pursuits have led her to a doctoral candidacy, focusing on the intersection of AI and Portfolio Management. Anara is also a co-author of "Mastering Solution Delivery", "Green PMO" books. Blending her professional expertise with personal interests, Anara has co-authored "Little Project Manager" with her family, a book introducing project management to children.
