In the fast-paced world of technology, career transitions are often driven by a desire for more dynamic and impactful work. Mykola Hodun, a product manager at EPAM Portugal, exemplifies this mindset. 00:00 – 02: 42 – Introduction to Mykola 02: 43 –  06:30 - The power of transferable skills 06: 31 – 13: 52 -  Mykola’s career at EPAM 13:53 – 16:00 -  Working in the healthcare sector as a business analyst 16:00 –  20:20 – Leading teams 20:21 –23:28 – Switching  off and maintaining a healthy lifestyle 23:29 - Outro

There are many situations at a workplace, where a difference in outlook, motivation, or behavior can lead to challenging communication situations. However, according to Anastasiia Shydlovska, Talent Acquisition Consultant for EPAM Ukraine, being aware of generation theory can be a helpful tool in navigating these tricky circumstances. 0:00 – 1:49 – Intro to podcast 1:49 – 4:14 – Intro to Anna 4:15 – 11: 45 – Why do generations matter? 11:46 – 16:59 - Who are the members of Gen Z and what do they want? 17:00 – 27:30 -  How to engage Gen Z at the workplace? 27:31 - Outro

EPAM’s Campus Programs offer a diverse range of courses for individuals looking to advance their IT skills. These programs provide students with cutting-edge knowledge and a competitive advantage across various technology stacks. Courses are thoughtfully designed with a combination of mentor-led sessions and self-paced learning modules, giving participants the flexibility to study on their own schedule. 00:00 – 01:16 – Intro 01: 16 – 04: 23 - The EPAM Campus programs 04: 24 – 14:05 - Java Programs within EPAM Campus 14:06 – 18:28 - Why Java? 18: 29 –20: 00 -  AI and Java 20:01 - Outro

EPAM’s Czech Republic and Slovakia offices mark significant milestones this June, with the Czech Republic celebrating its 10th anniversary and Slovakia its 4th. These locations have become pivotal for EPAM’s operations in Central and Eastern Europe, during the last decade.  Today,  Iurii Sukhovi, Director, Software Engineering, shares more with us on how these amazing locations are developing.

Ronald David, Associate Inside Sales Manager at EPAM Hungary started his career in Telemarketing in Sri Lanka, by selling pens to customers in the UK, which was instrumental for him in learning to talk to various stakeholders. The most important thing he learned was building rapport with people regardless of their seniority in a company. Now he tells us more about his career path. 0:00-01:45 – Introduction to podcast 01:46 – 9:30 - Ron life story 9:30 – 11:43 - Why Sales Development? 11:42 – 15:19 - What is Sales Development?  15:20 – 17:30 -  What are the necessary skills for an SDR? 17:30 – 19:19 The SDR pipeline 19:20 – 22:49 - SDR at EPAM 22:50 – How to set your own goals?

Solution architecture is a buzzword often heard across the field of IT and it can mean slightly different things at each company, however, one thing is common: A solution architect needs to be a person of many talents. It's a role that demands versatility, technical knowledge, and a keen understanding of diverse requirements. In this podcast episode, we sat down with Tamás Gelesz, an experienced Solution Architect from EPAM Hungary, to understand the mindset of a successful solution architect. 0:00-1:20 – Introduction to the podcast 1:21-5:29 –  How did Tamás become a Solution Architect? 5:30-11:00 –  What does a Solution Architect do? 11:01-13:54 - What makes Solution Architecture a unique job? 13:55: 19:52 – Solution Architecture at EPAM 19:53- 23:14 – Who is an ideal candidate? 23:14- 25:43 – What’s next for a Solution Architect? 25:44- 29:35 – Speaking at technical conferences 29: 36 - Outro

In the vast landscape of professional paths, some lead to unforeseen destinations. No matter the unexpected routes, the wrong turns, and slight detours we believe that we always find the right way to our passions. Today we meet with Sanja Dragic who shares more about how she found her true purpose as a People Partner at EPAM Croatia.

Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game (02:00) – Current trends in Agile (04:30) – Collaboration within the Agile context (05:45) – Recent examples of collaboration within Agile teams (07:35) – What are some common challenges that Agile teams face? (10:05) – How can Agile teams overcome challenges? (10:45) – What are some practical strategies or techniques to overcome challenges? (13:30) – What actions can you take to contribute to a collaborative environment? (16:00) – How can we create an inclusive environment within Agile teams? (17:30) – How can working agreements aid Agile teams in promoting collaboration? (19:45) – What does an ideal collaboration between an Agile coach and a team lead entail? (23:30) – How does the mindset of an Agile leader differ from more traditional leadership mindsets? (26:15) – How can an Agile coach and a business analyst effectively communicate and collaborate? (28:45) – Key takeaways about collaboration in Agile teams (29:05) – Outro 

Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game (02:00) – Overview of the data practice at EPAM (07:50) – What’s data of great quality and how do you get it? (10:05) – How does your team leverage AI technologies at EPAM, and what impact do they have on Data practice? (11:25) – What are the limitations of AI? (14:15) – Recommendations for professionals looking to incorporate AI into their daily work (17:30) – Recommendations on AI prompting (19:15) – What are some misconceptions people have about data? (22:45) – Key practices for executing data projects successfully (27:45) – What key skills and qualifications do you look for in potential team members? (31:15) – What are career growth opportunities within data practice? (33:00) – Outro 

Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game (02:00) – Overview of the data practice at EPAM (07:50) – What’s data of great quality and how to get it? (10:05) – How does your team leverage AI technologies at EPAM, and what impact do they have on Data practice? (11:25) – What are the limitations of AI? (14:15) – Recommendations for professionals looking to incorporate AI into their daily work (17:30) – Recommendations on AI prompting (19:15) – What are some misconceptions people have about data? (22:45) – Key practices for executing data projects successfully (27:45) – What key skills and qualifications do you look for in potential team members? (31:15) – What are career growth opportunities within data practice? (33:00) – Outro 

Timestamps:  (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game  (01:30) – What makes EPAM's approach to Learning and development (L&D) stand out in the tech industry?  (05:00) – Why is it essential to keep learning in today's tech world?  (06:30) – What are the innovative methods and technologies integrated into the learning process?   (09:00) – What excites you most about the changes that AI brings to the L&D field?  (10:30) – What mentorship programs and leadership pathways are available?  (13:10) – How do you create a learning path that contributes to long-term career goals?  (17:30) – What are the programs and awards of the L&D unit at EPAM?  (20:30) – Advice on learning, growth, and leadership development.  (22:00) – Outro

Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game (01:45) – EPAM won Salesforce Partner Award 2023. What does this recognition mean? (03:00) – What’s the Salesforce practice at EPAM like? (04:15) – What's currently going on in Salesforce? (06:00) – What role does AI play in enhancing Salesforce's capabilities? (08:15) – What has changed in the Salesforce platform within a decade? (14:15) – What are the learning & certification opportunities? (19:40) – What advice would you give to those looking to start a career or excel in the Salesforce? (24:50) – How much time does it take to build a career in Salesforce? (27:30) – Outro 

Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game (01:35) – Overview of the Data Practice in EPAM Portugal (03:00) – EPAM Portugal’s current focus and expertise in Data (04:30) – What exciting projects and tech stacks is the team currently involved in?  (07:00) – What specific skills or technologies are in high demand? (11:30) – What is expected from potential candidates (14:00) – What’s your favorite question during the tech interview? (16:00) – What’s the difference between Data Engineer & Data Scientist? (18:30) – What's your favorite misconception about Data that you'd like to debunk or highlight?  (20:30) – What career development opportunities exist for data professionals who join EPAM Portugal? (22:00) – What’s the difference between being a team player at work and in sports? (25:00) – What sets EPAM apart as a unique player in the Portuguese IT market? (27:00) – Is AI a magic or a threat? (31:30) – Outro   Produced, hosted, and edited by Anastasia Eliseeva

Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game ·       (03:30) – EPAM Portugal in one word (04:30) – EPAM Portugal's current tech focus & expertise (06:10) – Technologies & projects of EPAM Portugal ·       (10:00) – Team collaboration (15:00) – Community initiatives of EPAM Portugal (16:30) – Good candidate for EPAM Portugal (18:00) – Advice for someone who wants to join EPAM Portugal (18:30) – Outro 

In our latest interview, we sat down with Andreia Lourenco, People Lead of EPAM Portugal, to gain valuable insights into EPAM Portugal’s progress and development. Join in: (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game (02:50) – Overview of the first year of EPAM Portugal (05:20) – What’s it like working in EPAM Portugal?   (07:00) – Updates on the EPAM Portugal progress (08:00) – What’s the team of EPAM Portugal like? (09:00) – How does it feel to lead such a diverse team? (10:50) – Benefits of joining EPAM Portugal (13:50) – Career and growth opportunities within EPAM Portugal (16:00) – Support of work-life balance and well-being of EPAMers  (18:10) – Outro 

SAP Practice in EPAM  Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game (01:45) – What is SAP? (03:05) – What are the priorities of the SAP Competency Center in EPAM? (06:00) – What do SAP consultants and developers do in EPAM? (08:30) – What’s the career path of SAP practitioners in EPAM like? (10:45) – What are the learning & certification opportunities? (13:00) – SAP Tech Talks. What’s the SAP community in EPAM like? (14:40) – What’s changing for the SAP development with AI? (16:45) – Current trends in SAP development (17:30) – Why should an SAP specialist join EPAM? (20:30) – What are business traveling and relocation opportunities within EPAM? (22:15) – What specific skills and expertise of SAP professionals are we looking for? (23:30) – Outro 

Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that' game (03:50) – Myth or Truth #1: Delivery Manager (DM) is a technical role. (08:00) – What’s unique about the DM role in EPAM’s context? (10:50) – Myth or Truth #2: DM is needed on each project. (12:30) – What’s changing with the AI? (16:35) – How to work with the geographically spread team?  (20:00) – Myth or Truth #3: As DM, you need to be available 24/7. (22:40) – What are the key attributes of exceptional DMs? (24:00) – Why do DM’s love their job? (25:30) – Myth or Truth #4: As DM, you need to exceed customer expectations. (27:30) – Myth or Truth #5. DM can fix everything. (29:30) – How to start a career path in Delivery Management? (32:30) – What current technological trends should a DM know? (33:40) – The most popular myth about the DM role. (34:35) – Outro·      

Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game (01:30) – What’s your job in a nutshell? (03:05) – What methodologies or frameworks do you prefer to use for software development, and why? (06:30) – How do you ensure that your team follows best practices and maintains code quality? (08:40) – How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products? (09:50) – How do you like to start and finish your working day? (11:00) – How do you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively in a fast-paced development environment? (12:35) – What do you enjoy the most about being a Lead Engineer? (14:00) – What one common myth or misconception about your job you’d like to call out? (15:45) – What is your next tech challenge? (16:15) – When you are not working, you can be found doing what? (17:10) – Outro 

Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game (03:30) – The IT story of EPAM Greece (06:00) – How does EPAM serve our clients? (08:00) – How does EPAM differ? (09:00) – Updates on the EPAM Greek progress (12:30) – What is the focus of EPAM Greece now? (14:20) – How are the projects set up, and how do the teams work together? (15:15) – Technology directions and competency centers of EPAM Greece (19:10) – Career opportunities at EPAM Greece (22:10) – What are the benefits of joining EPAM Greece?  (24:40) – What people are we looking for to make the future of EPAM Greece? (26:40) – EPAM Greece team culture (29:25) – Best experience in Greece (31:00) – How to join EPAM Greece? (34:35) – Outro 

Join us as Sever Pop – Business Analysis Team Leader at EPAM, discusses some common BA myths and truths, and learn more about the role of a Business Analyst. Timestamps: · (00:00) – Intro, “This or that game.” · (01:45) – Myth or Truth#1: Business Analyst (BA) professionals must have an IT background with strong technical skills. · (04:15) – Myth or Truth#2: BAs require a business background. · (09:30) – Myth or Truth#3: Business Analysis is all about documentation and requirements management, so there’s no role for a BA on an Agile Team. · (15:30) – Myth or Truth#4: BA is about working with large datasets, number crunching and statistics · (25:30) – Myth or Truth#5: It is easy to shift to a BA career · (26:30) – Main takeaways and Outro