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 field
06:40 - Emma's mentorship and community work
13:41 - Experience working in a corporate environment. Challenges for women in tech
15:00 - Good working models and strategies for women to advance their careers
18:24 - Advice for women in tech
22:00 - 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.
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01:20 - Claudiu's introduction
02:20 - What Claudiu likes about his job
03:35 - What does it mean to be a DM at EPAM
05:33 - Strategy for work
08:10 - Building trust with clients and teams
10:35 - How to keep your team engaged
16:00 - Advice for people who want to join EPAM
18:10 - 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 AI
10:30 – 14:59 The Data Delivery team in EPAM
15:00 – 17:20 The future of Data Engineering in EPAM
17:21 – 20:20 Working with data
20:21 – 24:59 How to stay up to date as a data engineer?
25:00 – 27:05 Data Engineering and AI
27:06 - 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 EPAM
10:52 - 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.
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