Career
Shakshakbayev born in Petropavl, where he started his sporting career at the Dynamo Petropavl club After the 1997-1998 season, Shakshakbayev ended his speed skating career. He was a vice-president of Kazakhstan Engineering group until 2012.
He also served as the president of the Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League in 2012-2013 KHL season.