[6] In 1986 Serikbek Daukeev came to the helm of Alma-Ata Geophysical Exploration Company after completing a program in Setting Up Industrial Production under the aegis of the Ministry of Geology of the USSR.
[7] The company was tasked with implementing new geophysical technologies in Kazakhstan under the guidance of the Minister of Geology of the USSR.
[12] During his tenure as akim, he initiated a number of construction projects to change the urban landscape into a more modern style.
[13] At the same time he served on the boards of KazakhOil National Oil Company and Development Bank of Kazakhstan.
[16][17] He has authored over 150 scientific publications, including 7 monographs,[18] and received a prestigious award named after Kanysh Satbayev.