About
I'm Kuanysh, but most people call me Kuan. Father of three. I've been location-independent since 2014, living and working across 30+ countries.
I started building for the web at 13 when I sold my first website. At 19, I designed and led front-end development for a national e-gov service in Kazakhstan. Since then, I've shipped infrastructure used by 10M+ users and built systems behind $B+ exits.
Today I'm working on the portfolio of my products.
I believe in sovereignty-first thinking: designing systems that give you control over your time, location, and decisions. This site is where I share what I've learned.
Operating Principles
Freedom isn't the absence of rules—it's choosing your own constraints.
The parts that don't fit the mainstream are your only real edge.
Clear thinking is deliberate work. It's the highest-leverage thing you can do.
The only true luxury is a calendar you control.
How I Work
Async-first: I prefer written communication over calls.
Fixed-scope: Clear deliverables, no open-ended retainers.
Direct: I'll tell you what I think, not what you want to hear.
Work With Me
I take on a limited number of engagements each quarter. See current availability.