IT COFFEE BREAK

Giovanna Pimenta, Sales Development Lead at EPAM Hungary, is part of a new wave of Gen Z leaders redefining leadership. Despite her young age, she brings several years of experience and has intentionally shaped her leadership style through continuous learning and practice. Timestamps:1:00 – Giovanna’s career journey and early leadership signals4:30 – Learning to lead: studying communication, feedback, and team dynamics7:00 – How to handle people who resist feedback and support10:30 – Core sales mindset: curiosity, flexibility, humility, and proactivity13:30 – Motivation strategies and building a clear career progression path16:30 – Gen Z leadership: impatience, ambition, and “trusting the process”23:00 – Leading across generations and adapting communication styles

Inecke Snyder-Laurens has over 30 years of experience in project management. She has worked in the financial and automotive industries in both large and small organisations. Currently, she is overseeing 9 project management teams and is the principal delivery manager for a major client at EPAM.Timestamps:0:19 – Introduction and overview of Ineke Snyder Lawrence’s career1:32 – Ineke’s career journey and current role as Principal Delivery Manager at EPAM3:07 – Women at EPAM initiatives and mentoring programs6:06 – How project management skills transfer across industries11:19 – Managing global teams across countries and cultures19:33 – Handling challenging projects and legacy system transformation24:03 – How AI is changing project management32:17 – The human side of AI adoption and addressing job concerns

When EPAM Systems Hungary brought together tech professionals for the CEE Tech Meetup, one role took center stage: the Solution Architect.And for good reason.Solution Architects sit exactly where technology meets business strategy. They translate complex technical possibilities into real business value.Timestamps:00:21 – Introduction01:14 – Career beginnings02:51 – Misconceptions about solution architecture05:55 – Essential skills for solution architects07:47 – Career paths and training14:13 – Documentation and processes15:01 – AI in solution architecture23:46 – Client projects and impact

Dávid Hegyi and Henrietta Ábrányi, two software engineers at EPAM Hungary, are participating in a flagship initiative designed to accelerate the onboarding of EPAM Campus graduates onto projects through the combination of AI and structured mentorship.Timestamps:1:15 – Guest Introductions2:00 – Campus Program Overview4:33 – Henrietta’s Campus Experience7:57 – Transition to Epam Company13:14 – AI in Mentorship and Work17:44 – Roles as Mentor and Mentee

A look back at the most exciting AI conversations of the year. In this special Wrapped episode, we revisit key insights, bold ideas and memorable moments shared by our guests in 2025 — from real-world AI use cases to future-looking perspectives.

Anna Aksenova is a Senior Data Engineer, whose work has reformed customer experience and corporate workflows through many of her projects that use Large Language Models to automate processes and substitute human labour. As companies strive to incorporate more AI tools into their workflows, it is even more important for engineers to stay relevant and excel at their work. Timestamps:00:31 - Introduction01:45 - Journey into Data Science03:55 - Focus on Machine Learning05:58 - Work at EPAM07:18 - Challenges in Generative AI12:07 - Mentoring and Education13:45 - Key Skills & Academia vs Industry

Timestamps; 01:00 – Giovanna shares her international career journey and cultural experiences03:30 – Adapting communication styles for North America, Germany, and Latin America05:45 – Insights from the “Mastering Communication Skills” workshops for tech professionals07:00 – The LEARN framework: Listen, Empathize, Acknowledge, Negotiate, Respond10:30 – Communicating differently with executives vs. technical teams13:45 – How AI supports communication while keeping the human touch17:00 – Leading multicultural teams and empowering people to find their own style

Apostolos Lampropoulos is Head of Data and Analytics of EPAM in the Adriatic region, Greece, Cyprus, Malta and Croatia. He describes his job as a series of multitasking, as there are many important aspects of his job that he needs to do on a daily basis.Timestamps:01:40 - Career Journey03:08 - Role and Responsibilities05:19 - Becoming an AI-First Company07:31 - Client Challenges and AI Integration10:31 - Upskilling and Workforce Development13:39 - Bridging Business and Technology17:04 - Change Management & AI and Jobs19:38 - AI Project Lifecycle22:29 - Regional Focus and AI Transformation

Since February 2025, Razvan Podovei has been leading EPAM Romania’s Cloud Practice, bringing with him not only extensive technical expertise but also a deeply reflective perspective on what it means to lead. For Razvan, leadership isn’t simply a title — it’s a mindset shaped by experience, persistence, and a genuine commitment to people.01:30 – Razvan’s background & career path06:20 – How he started at EPAM12:10 – Leadership approach18:40 – Cloud trends in Romania25:00 – Message to future colleagues28:00 – Outro

As our digital environment is becoming increasingly complex, controversial and multifaceted, we need to try and mitigate uncertainty. Chaos engineering, an emerging methodology in Cloud Engineering, proposes that we use chaos productively to make systems more resilient. EPAM Hungary’s Adam Balazs explains the concept in the following way:1:00 – Career Journey into IT and EPAM3:42 – His Role at EPAM Today5:00 – What is Chaos Engineering?7:05 – Origins and Evolution of Chaos Engineering10:30 – The Future: AI and Chaos Engineering14:00 – Global Mindset & DevOps Days Tokyo Talk

This episode of the IT Coffee Break Podcast highlights the path of Emma Fang, Senior Manager, Technology Consulting at EPAM, part of the "Women at EPAM" Community. This is a collaboration, highlighting the inspiring ladies working at our company.00:00 - Emma's intro. She shares more about herself and her role.04:21 - What drew Emma to cybersecurity? 05:31 - Challenges in the field06:40 - Emma's mentorship and community work13:41 - Experience working in a corporate environment. Challenges for women in tech15:00 - Good working models and strategies for women to advance their careers18:24 - Advice for women in tech22:00 - Outro

Being a leader, especially in a role like Delivery Manager that blends technical knowledge with people management, is more than just a job title for Claudiu Gall from EPAM Romania. It’s part of his identity. Passionate about the philosophy behind effective leadership, Claudiu has spent years distilling his experiences into a set of practical, people-focused principles that can guide anyone responsible for leading a team.Timestamps:01:20 - Claudiu's introduction02:20 - What Claudiu likes about his job03:35 - What does it mean to be a DM at EPAM05:33 - Strategy for work 08:10 - Building trust with clients and teams10:35 - How to keep your team engaged16:00 - Advice for people who want to join EPAM18:10 - Autro

Gergely Kovács, Senior Delivery Manager from EPAM Hungary has always found it important to work closely with clients and internal teams. The main driving force behind his career has been curiosity: understanding people, and problems and providing the best possible solutions. 

How does someone go from studying law to working as a Test Automation Engineer? At EPAM, we've seen it happen—thanks to the EPAM Campus programs.These free, online training programs have been helping students and career changers take their first steps into the IT world for years. Whether you're exploring a new path or leveling up your skills, EPAM Campus offers flexible, mentor-led courses in Java, Test Automation, .NET, and more.

Timestamps:1:30 – 5:59  How did Penka choose IT?6:00- 10:30 Theoretical foundations of AI10:30 – 14:59 The Data Delivery team in EPAM15:00 – 17:20 The future of Data Engineering in EPAM17:21 – 20:20 Working with data20:21 – 24:59 How to stay up to date as a data engineer?25:00 – 27:05 Data Engineering and AI27:06 - Outro

Zoltán Szeni, Vice President of EPAM Systems and Head of People in EMEA, sat down with us to discuss the company’s recent developments and the evolving direction of its HR strategy. Reflecting on the past few years, one of the most striking trends has been EPAM’s expansion into new geographies. With offices now in multiple countries across Latin America and Asia, the company has welcomed a wave of new talent, broadening its global reach.

Jan Mazurek is a Business Analyst at EPAM Poland. He strongly believes that being a BA is more of a lifestyle rather than a simple day job. He also feels strongly about developing soft skills in the workplace. He argues that good communication skills are not only necessary for driving project success but also for having a good atmosphere in the office.03:00 - Mentoring and training at EPAM10:52 - Soft skills 15:38 - Jan as a brand ambassador 22:34 - End of the conversation

The innovative use of artificial intelligence sets apart companies that will define the future from those whose work gradually becomes obsolete. At EPAM, AI isn’t just an emerging trend—it’s a strategic focus embedded into the company’s core. Even before the big boom of ChatGPT, staying ahead of AI advancements was a priority for EPAM’s leadership. Today, the company operates within a comprehensive AI framework built on three key pillars that drive innovation, productivity, and responsible AI adoption. [00:02:06] EPAM's leadership approach to AI[00:05:16] Vasili's use of AI as a personal assistant in management and delivery, highlights how it augments daily tasks and decision-making.[00:17:12] EPAM Serbia’s AI initiatives, including training programs, AI ambassadors, and collaborations in the life sciences sector.[00:19:41] Vasilii's perspective on the future of AI in the IT industry, emphasizes augmentation, responsible use, and the importance of remaining human.

In 2024, EPAM Romania proudly celebrated its 4th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey of rapid growth and innovation. 00:14 - 01:00 Introduction and Celebrating 4 Years of EPAM Romania 01:30 - 03:30 EPAM Romania’s Founding During the Pandemic 03:30 - 05:30 Overcoming Challenges and Rapid Growth 05:42 - 08:30 Strengths and Competencies of EPAM Romania 09:00 - 11:30 Remote to Hybrid: The Evolution of Team Collaboration 15:28 - 19:42 Future Plans and EPAM’s Role in Romania’s IT

Pavlina Vamvoura, People Lead for Greece and Cyprus at EPAM Systems, is a shining example of determination and resilience. Not only is she deeply passionate about her work, but she’s also a devoted single mother by choice. Two years ago, Pavlina welcomed her two daughters into the world through IVF, embarking on a journey to balance her professional and personal life with grace and purpose. 0:00-1:20 Intro to podcast 1:21 – 7: 44 – Supporting single parents at the Parent Smart community 7:45 – 10:51  Single parents at the workplace 10: 52 – 14:52  single parents in society 14: 53 – 20:50 The journey of motherhood 20:51 - outro

This year marks a decade since EPAM Bulgaria opened its Sofia office in October 2013, and two of our earliest pioneers, Zdravko Duchev, Senior Software Engineering Manager, and Stanislava (Slava) Gorostanova, Senior Manager and People Lead, have been instrumental in shaping its journey. Time stamps 0:00 - 01:00 - Intro to podcast 01:00 - 04:41 - Intro to Slava and Zdravko 04:42 - the beginnings of EPAM Bulgaria 16:20 - The experience of being an EPAMer in Bulgaria 18:00 - The changing tech landscape and how EPAM Bulgaria fits in 23:00 – The best EPAM Memories 28:39 - Outro

In the latest episode of the IT Coffee Break podcast, Sándor Kazi, a Data Solution Architect, dives into the transformative ways artificial intelligence is reshaping the IT industry. He emphasizes a key shift: AI has evolved from a niche technology into a mainstream tool, fundamentally altering interactions with clients and reshaping day-to-day workflows for IT professionals. 00:00 – 1:40: Intro to podcast 1:41 – 9:46: What does a Data Solution Architect do? 9:47 – 12:45: What skills does a Data Solution Architect need? 12:46 - 18:00 – AI in projects: project management and client expectations 18:01 - 20:30 – AI Testing Challenges 20:31 - 26:30 – Managing AI Project Timelines 26:31 - 28:49 – The Impact of AI on Daily Work 28:50 - Outro

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 product owner 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: (0:00) - Intro  (2:10) - Who is Sanja? She presents herself, how she decided to change her career path, and how she found EPAM. (10:30) - How long has Sanja been with EPAM? She shares more about EPAM Croatia and the journey there. (16:00) - Managing difficult situations, people management, supporting colleagues. (19:25) - The identity of EPAM Croatia.  (24:30) - Creating company culture, what has Sanja learned from it? (27:00) - Outro

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  (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 

We continue our Solution Architecture expert series. Today’s expert is Andrei Egorov, Solution Architect, who has more than 20 years of experience in IT, six of which at EPAM. Timestamps: ·       (00:00) – Intro, “This or that game” ·       (01:45) – Myth or Truth #1: A Solution Architect (SA) is an advanced engineer. ·       (07:35) – Myth or Truth #2: Software architecture is a technical solution to a problem. ·       (11:45) – Solution Architecture School at EPAM. ·       (13:30) – Technology mentoring program at EPAM. ·       (14:20) – Initiatives of the SA Competency center at EPAM. ·       (16:45) – Myth or Truth #3: SAs don’t code. ·       (19:45) – Myth or Truth #4: A SA is a manager. ·       (23:25) – Architectural cutter program. ·       (27:50) – Myth or Truth #5: SAs are “responsible” for the failure or success of the product. ·       (29:30) – How to move to a SA career? ·       (31:45) – Outro 

Timestamps: (00:00) – Intro, “This or  that game.” (02:20) – Myth or Truth#1: Consulting = Delivery. (04:15) – Myth or Truth#2: The intensity of consulting projects is the same as delivery. (07:15) – Myth or Truth #3: Reusing artifacts from previous consultancy projects for future ones is easy. (08:20) – Myth or Truth#4: It’s the result of consultancy that matters. (13:17) – Myth or Truth #5: Having tech skills is enough to become a tech consultant. (19:20) – Outro. N.B: This IT coffee break podcast has been recorded in collaboration with the Magenta Podcast Studio at Magenta Experience  Center in Prague.

Is it true that user experience and user interface are the same?  Is the field of UX Design really driven by technology?  We asked Aleksei Suprunov, a Senior Designer at EPAM, to bust the most widespread myths about User experience design.  Tune in to find out what we learned. Timestamps: · (00:00) – Intro, “This or that game” · (01:25) – Myth or Truth #1: UX = UI. · (07:05) – Myth or Truth #2: UX is expensive. · (09:55) – Myth or Truth #3: UX is everyone’s cup of tea. · (11:25) – Myth or Truth #4: UX is driven by technology. · (14:35) – Myth or Truth #5: It’s easy to find a job or shift to a Designer career. · (22:35) – Outro

Meet our newest colleague, Dominika Hruskova.  She joined EPAM three months ago and has great plans for this year.  Let’s explore her professional and personal journey. N.B: We start a new season of our IT coffee break podcast in collaboration with the Magenta Podcast Studio in Magenta Experience Center in Prague.

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

To help raise awareness for the Open Source (OS) projects at EPAM, we connected with Christopher Howard - Lead Open Source Program Manager at EPAM, and asked him a few questions! Timestamps: · (00:00) – Intro, “This or that game” · (01:15) – Meet our co-host Chris Howard - Open-Source (OS) Lead at EPAM UK · (02:30) – FAQ#1: What are the hidden costs of the OS software? · (04:45) – FAQ#2: Why is there an upper trend of adopting OS projects? · (07:00) – FAQ#3: Open-Source office (OSPO) at EPAM · (08:30) – FAQ#4: OS projects at EPAM. OS contributor index · (11:30) – FAQ#5: How to join OS projects at EPAM? · (13:00) – FAQ#6: How does OS fit into the larger business goals of EPAM? · (15:15) – FAQ#7: OS community at EPAM · (17:30) – FAQ#8: Consultancy offerings at EPAM: OS excellence · (20:30) – FAQ#9: Why contribute to OS projects? · (23:15) – FAQ#10: Why use GitHub? · (24:30) – FAQ#11: What’s the value of OS? · (26:15) – Outro

Today we virtually step inside EPAM’s new office in the tech hub of Eastern Slovakia: Košice. Our guides are Scrum Master Zuzana Klimekova and Project Manager Liudmyla Melnykova. They share insider information about EPAM Košice. Listen on and tune in to learn all the details. TIMESTAMPS: · (00:00) – Intro, Quiz · (03:30) – Q#1: Why did EPAM build an additional office in Košice? · (04:50) – Q#2: WFH vs WFO mode: what are the opportunities at EPAM Slovakia? · (08:45) – Q#3: What’s it like working at EPAM Slovakia? · (12:45) – Q#4: What are the projects and tech stack at EPAM Slovakia? · (15:45) – Q#5: What are the benefits of working at EPAM Slovakia? · (20:15) – Q#6: What opportunities for career advancement are there in EPAM Slovakia? · (22:00) – Q#7: How the projects are set up in EPAM Slovakia? · (26:45) – Main takeaways and Outro

Today’s interview features Zuzana Klimekova, an experienced Scrum Master at EPAM Slovakia. Let’s explore more about her professional and personal journey!

A happy coincidence brought Jitka Tarhonska, People Lead of EPAM Czech Republic, to EPAM almost four years ago. She was about to terminate her employment with another company and decided to post her CV on a website. And in just 30 minutes, she received a call from an EPAM recruiter. She was so impressed with such speed and efficiency. How is EPAM so efficient and what is it like working at EPAM? Those are some of the tricky questions we’ve received from our readers and listeners who may be future EPAMers. Let’s learn from Jitka as she answers some FAQs. Timestamps: · (00:00) – Intro, Quiz · (02:20) – FAQ#1: Why join EPAM Czech Republic? · (06:10) – FAQ#2: What’s it like working at EPAM Czech Republic? · (10:25) – FAQ#3: Are EPAMers happy with their work? · (14:45) – FAQ#4: What’s the community life at EPAM like? · (22:30) – FAQ#5: Where can you find all information about open positions? · (28:45) – Main takeaways and Outro

Vítáme Vás u naší první epizody v češtině!📢 Naším dnešním hostem je Jitka Tarhonská, šéfka personálního oddělení v EPAMu Česká Republika.🙋‍♀️ S ní probereme čím se zbývá EPAM, a zda-li jsou u EPAMu zaměstnanci spokojení! Příjemný poslech!🎧