Project & Digital Transformation Leadership

Danagul Kubasheva

MsPM, PMP® · SAFe® Agilist & Advanced Scrum Master
Senior Project Lead · Doha, Qatar · Former VP of Technology, PMI Kazakhstan Chapter
Currently on a career break — dedicating time to learning & self-development

9+ years leading cross-functional teams through digital transformation, ERP/SAP implementation, and PMO initiatives across Oil & Gas, Healthcare, and IT — in Qatar, Kazakhstan and Australia.

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Mission

Guiding Companies From Strategy to Impact

My mission is to walk organizations through the full journey — from shaping strategy and validating the business case, to execution through disciplined project management and strong leadership.

1

Strategy

Shaping direction and competitive positioning.

2

Business Case

Validating the right initiatives to invest in.

3

Execution

Delivering through disciplined project management.

4

Leadership

Building teams and capability that last.

About

Summary

Extensive expertise with 9+ years in digital transformation projects, leading cross-functional technical teams to execute and deliver major technology initiatives in process improvement, application development, help desk installation, mobile application, ERP implementation, and IT product support/release management. Identified areas impacting the bottom line in operations to improve business processes and productivity while transforming digital solutions toward industrial digital trends. Experience spans Oil & Gas (Chevron / Tengizchevroil, North Oil Company Qatar), national infrastructure (Kazakhstan Railways), healthcare (Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia), and IT/SAP consulting (LeverX).

Project Management Change Management Risk Management Agile & Scrum Delivery PMO Governance Stakeholder Management ERP / SAP S/4HANA Vendor Management Business Analysis Digital Transformation AI-Augmented Project Management
Portfolio

Featured Projects

Selected initiatives spanning ERP/SAP delivery, national digital transformation, and enterprise Agile programs.

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Infrastructure · SAP S/4HANA

SAP S/4HANA Integration & Digital Operations Program

North Oil Company Qatar · Senior Project Lead · 2026

Leading Infrastructure, Network, SAP S/4HANA Integration, and Digital in Operations projects end-to-end, with vendor delivery oversight and PMO governance uplift.

Full lifecycle delivery PMO maturity uplift ~15% schedule variance improvement (est.)
National Infrastructure · ERP

Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) Digital Transformation & ERP Roadmap

DB Engineering & Consulting · IT Project Implementation Coordinator · 2024–2025

Contributed to national IT strategy refresh and ERP roadmap standardizing operations across 200+ departments and subsidiaries; helped design a centralized IT Competence Centre.

200+ departments 50+ departments impacted ~15% process efficiency gain (est.)
Agile Delivery · Oil & Gas

Enterprise Digital Products Portfolio (Maintenance)

Chevron / Tengizchevroil · Scrum Master · 2021–2024

Led cross-functional Scrum teams delivering Connected Worker, Headcount Management, Turnaround Planning, and Equipment Utilization tools.

20 products delivered $800K+ annual savings +25% team velocity
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ITSM · Healthcare

Enterprise Service Desk Transformation (Freshdesk)

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia · IT Project Manager · 2020

Managed the end-to-end implementation of an enterprise-wide ITSM solution, applying ITIL best practices to improve service delivery.

Higher user satisfaction Faster resolution times ~30% faster average resolution (est.)
Automation · HR/Payroll

Payroll & HR Process Digitalization

Chevron, Atyrau · IT Project Manager · 2017–2019

Led end-to-end automation of manual payroll, HR, and employee data workflows, establishing a foundation for future digital transformation.

Reduced manual work Improved compliance ~50% less manual processing time (est.)
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Business Analysis · Data

People MDM — Requirements & GAP Analysis

Chevron, Atyrau · Business Analyst · 2016

Developed GAP analysis and Business Requirements Documentation (BRD), streamlining People Data management across upstream, downstream, and joint-venture operations.

BRD & SRS delivery
Community · Leadership

PMI Kazakhstan — Technology & Community Leadership

PMI Kazakhstan Chapter · VP of Technology (Volunteer) · 2022–2024

Directed IT governance and long-range planning; moderated an international conference; represented PMI Kazakhstan at the PMI European Region Leadership Meeting in Prague.

Conference moderator Chapter Leader 2022
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Career Path

Experience

A track record of delivering complex technology and transformation programs across four countries.

Senior Project Lead — North Oil Company Qatar
February 2026 – July 2026 · 6 months
Doha, Qatar
  • Leading Infrastructure, Network, SAP S/4HANA Integration, and Digital in Operations projects across the full lifecycle — initiation to delivery.
  • Engaging business and technical stakeholders to align priorities and drive successful outcomes.
  • Managing vendor performance and delivery oversight against contractual commitments.
  • Strengthening PMO maturity by improving templates, tools, and methodologies with best practices.
IT Project Manager — LeverX
February 2025 – January 2026 · 1 year
  • Led national and international SAP implementation projects, including sale/pre-sale activities and technical coordination of heterogeneous teams.
  • Managed multiple projects in parallel (multi-project management) with end-to-end planning, estimates, and financial reporting.
  • Coordinated vendors and stakeholders to establish a collaborative, knowledge-sharing delivery culture.
IT Project Implementation Coordinator — DB Engineering & Consulting
July 2024 – January 2025 · 7 months
Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Contributed to the development and refresh of Kazakhstan Railways' (KTZ) IT strategy and nationwide digital transformation program.
  • Contributed to ERP implementation planning across 200+ departments and subsidiaries.
  • Assisted in designing the IT Competence Centre and National Management System for centralized, real-time monitoring.
Vice President of Technology (Volunteer) — PMI Kazakhstan Chapter
January 2022 – January 2024 · 2 years 1 month
  • Led technology acquisition, support & maintenance, data analytics, and IT governance for the chapter.
  • Moderated the international conference "Project Communication: To Speak or Not to Speak" and organized the "Project Management" mini-conference in Atyrau.
  • Represented PMI Kazakhstan at the PMI European Region Leadership Meeting in Prague.
Scrum Master — Chevron (Tengizchevroil)
January 2021 – January 2024 · 3 years 1 month
Kazakhstan
  • Led cross-functional Scrum teams via servant leadership across Maintenance digital products.
  • Delivered 20 digital transformation products (Connected Worker, Headcount Management, Turnaround Planning, Equipment Utilization).
  • Delivered $800K+ in annual cost savings and boosted team velocity by 25% across 4 time zones.
IT Project Manager — Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
July 2020 – December 2020 · 6 months
Canberra, Australia
  • Managed enterprise-wide implementation of an IT Service Management solution (Freshdesk) applying ITIL best practices.
  • Delivered a service desk transformation that increased productivity and reduced support request volumes.
IT Project Manager — Chevron
January 2017 – January 2019 · 2 years 1 month
Atyrau, Kazakhstan
  • Led digitalization and automation of manual administrative and payroll/HR workflows.
  • Partnered with senior stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and Oil & Gas compliance.
Business Analyst — Chevron
January 2016 – December 2016 · 1 year
Atyrau, Kazakhstan
  • Supported the People MDM project — GAP analysis, BRD, and System Requirements Specifications.
  • Improved accuracy of workforce data across upstream, downstream, and joint-venture operations.
Credentials

Certifications & Recognition

Verified credentials — every card links to the original certificate.

Core Certifications

PMP® — Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute · Nov 2025 – Nov 2028
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Certified SAFe® 5 Advanced Scrum Master
Scaled Agile · 2021
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Leading SAFe (5.1)
Scaled Agile · April 2021
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SAFe Scrum Master (5.0)
Scaled Agile · July 2021
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CAPM Preparation Course
PMI Canberra Chapter · Sept 2020
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PMI Member
Project Management Institute
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Professional Development Courses

Setting Up a PMO
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Delivering Results with a Business-Focused PMO
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Agile Foundations
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DevOps Foundations: Lean and Agile
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Digital Transformation
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Foundations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)
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RPA, AI & Cognitive Technologies for Leaders
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Pitching Your Ideas Strategically
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ANU Programs

MomentuM Mentoring & Professional Development Program
ANU College of Business & Economics · Sem 1, 2020
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CBE Internship Program
ANU College of Business & Economics · Sem 2, 2020
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Agile PM Competency Development
PMI Kazakhstan / BCPD · June 2021
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PMI Leadership & Volunteer Recognition

PMI Chapter Leader 2022
PMI Kazakhstan Chapter
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Chapter Leadership Recognition 2021
PMI Kazakhstan Chapter · Dec 2021
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Board Member Appreciation 2022–2023
PMI Kazakhstan Chapter · Dec 2023
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Think Agile 2021 Conference — Volunteer Appreciation
PMI Kazakhstan Chapter
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Volunteer Certificate
Project Management Institute
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Workplace Recognition — Tengizchevroil

Successful Support of Turnaround 2023
Tengizchevroil · Sept 2023
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Turnaround Onsite Headcount Management Tool
Tengizchevroil · Sept 2022
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TA Mobility Support
Tengizchevroil · 2022
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TA Support
Tengizchevroil · 2021
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Background

Education & Honors

The Australian National University

Master's Degree, Project Management
2019 – 2021

Narxoz University

Bachelor, Law / Legal Studies / Jurisprudence
2016 – 2018

Atyrau State University named after H. Dosmukhamedov

Bachelor's Degree, Education
2012 – 2015

Atyrau Humanitarian College

College Diploma, Elementary Education and Teaching
2008 – 2012

Honors & Awards

  • Bolashak International Scholarship recipient
  • Atyrau State Scholarship recipient
  • Top 5 team — CPA Australia Case Competition
  • Top 10 startup — InnovationACT 2020
  • MomentuM Professional Development Program graduate (ANU)