From Silk Road to Silicon Talent: Uzbekistan’s Hidden Tech Gem
When you think of Uzbekistan, what usually comes to mind?
Uzbekistan often brings to mind endless steppes, vast cotton fields, and ancient cities echoing the timeless stories of the Silk Road.
For many, Uzbekistan is a land steeped in nature and tradition—not exactly a name you’d associate with cutting-edge technology.
But what if the real story is much richer?
At Codepresso, we travel the world to find the brightest developer talent—and our latest journey brought us to an unexpected destination: Uzbekistan.
Discovering Unexpected Excellence
In partnership with Inha University in Tashkent, one of Uzbekistan’s top engineering schools, we organized a coding challenge designed to test students’ real-world software skills.
What we witnessed exceeded every expectation.”
“Their skills weren’t just good—they were exceptional, even by global standards.”
Students tackled complex, job-like problems with remarkable speed and accuracy. Their understanding and coding proficiency rivaled some of the best candidates we’ve seen from established tech hubs worldwide.
The talent was undeniable—and it was right here in the heart of Central Asia.
Building Bridges: Our Partnership with Inha University
Impressed by what we saw, Codepresso officially signed an MOU with Inha University to deepen collaboration..
At ICTWEEK UZBEKISTAN 2024, we felt the palpable excitement as the government and local startups rallied around a shared vision for digital transformation.”
Guided by the Ministry of Digital Technologies and supported by institutions like IT Park Uzbekistan, the country is rapidly embracing IT innovation as a cornerstone of its future growth—and opening its doors to global partnerships.
Codepresso’s Commitment: The Most Objective and Accurate Skill Verification
Uzbekistan is famed for its rich Silk Road heritage—but it’s also rapidly emerging as an unexpected hotspot for highly skilled, job-ready developers.
We’ve been uncovering this hidden talent by leveraging our precise, project-based assessments that evaluate real-world skills—going far beyond what resumes or degrees can show.
This is just the beginning. The world’s next hidden tech gem might be closer than you think. Our search for untapped talent continues. Where will we uncover the next breakthrough?
Where will the next hidden gem surface? Stay tuned.
From skills assessment to growth — Codepresso has you covered.
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