Hayk graduated from Far Eastern National University as a Specialist in Economics, and is currently working towards his PhD in Economics from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. His work experience ranges in organizational management, project management and economics. Within five months of taking on his role with the Ministry of Economy and moving to Armenia with his wife and two children, he was offered a permanent job to lead the National Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (an organization within the Ministry of Economy) which focuses on bridging innovation and business. He enjoys working alongside his colleagues comprised of both native and Diaspora professionals.