Demand the best from yourself – and you will achieve great things!

Three key leadership qualities:
Self-confidence, the ability to make tough decisions, and strategic thinking.

What helps in overcoming difficult situations?
The ability to focus on what matters most and to “look beyond the horizon.”

Recommended book: “Time Does Not Wait” by Jack London

Tell us a bit about yourself, your team, and the work of your department.

I have over 18 years of experience in large-scale manufacturing enterprises in the Republic of Uzbekistan, including nearly 12 years at UMPT.
During my time at UMPT, I’ve held various positions — from foundry process engineer and foundry shop manager to my current role as Director of the Engineering and Production Department.

The department I currently lead is the plant’s core technical service, responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all engine production processes. One of the key roles of our department is also leading the integration and implementation of all new projects at the plant — whether it's modernization of existing production lines or deployment of new technologies and equipment for advanced engine models.

Our team possesses unique technical expertise in engine manufacturing, labor organization, and the GM-GMS system. We also play an active role in developing the technical potential of cross-functional departments — not only at our plant but also by supporting other localization enterprises within the UzAuto system.

What major and interesting projects have you worked on during your career at UMPT?

Throughout my career at UMPT, I’ve participated in several high-impact and commercially valuable projects both at the plant and industry-wide:

• Direct involvement in launching the foundry shop and integrating production of 1.2L and 1.5L BDOHC castings at UMPT.

• Development and implementation of the first nitrogen system with gas evaporators for the core-making and melting areas — in operation for over 10 years.

• Design and implementation of a process to remelt aluminum chips, with a unique layout and equipment setup (resulting in over $1 million annual savings).

• Modification of melting equipment by relocating gas burners — consistently reducing gas consumption by 12%.

• Implementation of Plant Productivity systems, optimization of the TIP process, and the launch of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Contributions to GMS system development and personnel training at UMPT and other UzAuto plants in Asaka and Pitnak — helping them achieve BIQ III and BIQ IV certification.

• Leading role in the ongoing CSS Prime project as the Production Integration Manager for the new CSS Prime engine types (L4H, LIF), and also serving as the Project Manager for the localization of HPDC foundry operations for cylinder block production.

What challenges do you face in your work, and how do you handle them?

As a technical service, the Engineering and Production Department is constantly focused on solving production challenges and finding optimal technical solutions to reduce costs, eliminate losses, and increase labor productivity.
This work never stops — it’s continuous and fast-paced.
Our department maintains close technical collaboration with engineering teams from other automotive enterprises, as well as GM-affiliated plants, to stay aligned and up to date with global standards and innovations.