Career Stories & Strategies: Professionals at LinkedIn
We’re excited to host our next CALI (Central Asian Ladies Initiative) event "Career Stories & Strategies: Professionals at LinkedIn" at LinkedIn’s HQ office in Mountain View!
Join us for an inspiring panel featuring Central Asian professionals at LinkedIn, sharing their career journeys and practical strategies for building a career in Silicon Valley, followed by audience Q&A.
Speakers:
Aizhan Smith — Machine Learning Engineer, LinkedIn REACH
Kamola Kobildjanova — Senior Lead Product Counsel, LinkedIn
Jamshid Takhirov — Principal, Global Sales Compensation Systems, LinkedIn
Bektur Elebes — Software Engineer, LinkedIn
Zhanat Abylkassym — Manager TPM, AI Infrastructure, LinkedIn
Details of the event:
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: LinkedIn’s HQ, 800 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
Register: https://luma.com/tg3m2am2
The space is limited, so register now via the link above!
The event schedule:
4:30-5:00 PM Registration and networking
5:00-6:00 PM Presentations from our speakers
6:00-6:30 PM Panel discussion and Q&A
6:30-7:00 PM Networking
RSVP: [https://luma.com/tg3m2am2]
What to Expect:
Join us for an honest, insightful conversation with LinkedIn professionals who have built careers in Silicon Valley. Our speakers will share real stories—key turning points, difficult decisions, unexpected pivots, and lessons learned along the way.
Beyond personal journeys, the discussion will focus on practical career strategies: how to build valuable skills, use your network intentionally, manage uncertainty, take smart risks, and think long-term about growth and leadership. The evening will wrap up with an interactive panel Q&A and time to connect with fellow attendees.
Why Attend:
Get practical, actionable insights you can apply to your own career - you’re entering tech, switching fields, or re-thinking your next career move.
You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with a supportive and inspiring community of professionals navigating similar paths, exchange experiences, and expand your professional network in a meaningful way.
Hosted By:
CALI – Central Asian Ladies Initiative
A forum for Central Asian women in Silicon Valley to network, develop professional skills, and contribute to the community.
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