IT COFFEE BREAK

IT COFFEE BREAK

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IT COFFEE BREAK episodes

  • Mark Torok: Inside EPAM Campus Programs

    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

    22 min
  • The Future of EPAM Czech Republic and Slovakia

    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.

    24 min
  • Driving Sales Success: Ronald David, Associate Inside Sales Manager

    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?

    31 min
  • Understanding Solution Architecture with Tamás Gelesz from EPAM Hungary

    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



    30 min
  • Team Management with Sanja Dragic, Associate Manager, People Partner

    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.

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    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
      • 25 min
    • Collaboration in Agile teams

      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 
        • 31 min
      • Learn more about the Data & Analytics Practice at EPAM

        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 
          • 38 min
        • Learn more about the Data & Analytics Practice at EPAM

          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 
            • 31 min
          • Mentorship, Leadership, and AI: The EPAM Learning Culture

            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
              • 24 min
            • Salesforce Practice in EPAM

              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 
                • 30 min

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