IT COFFEE BREAK

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 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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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!🎧

Mastering the language of your new country is a big part of your integration journey. At EPAM Czech Republic, we have Czech language courses for EPAMers and their family members so they can feel at home in Prague. However, we still hear a lot of myths about the Czech language. We’ve sat down with our Czech language trainer, Jakub Seiner, to understand how to learn Czech quickly and enjoy it.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) – Intro, Quiz
• (01:45) – Myth or Truth #1: Czech is one of the most challenging languages in the world
• (02:55) – How to learn Czech from scratch?
• (04:05) – How to incorporate Czech in your life?
• (07:10) – Small habits: how to stay in contact with authentic Czech?
• (10:10) – Myth or Truth # 2: the Czech language is a musical, totally phonetic language
• (11:25) – Pronunciation workshop:
  • Strč prst skrz krk.
  • Tři sta třicet tři stříbrných stříkaček stříkalo přes tři sta třicet tři stříbrných střech
• (13:05) – Myth or Truth # 3: Slavic speakers have an advantage in learning Czech
• (14:00) – What’s the logic of the Czech Grammar?
• (16:45) – Myth or Truth # 4: Spoken Czech is a “real life” Czech, it’s different from a written Czech
• (17:50) – Czech slang: when appropriate and how to learn it?
• (18:45) – Myth or Truth # 5: If you are an expat, you’ll never speak fluent Czech
• (19:45) – What Czech level is right for a comfortable living and integration into a Czech society?
• (22:05) – How to improve Czech writing skills?
• (23:30) – Typical mistakes in Czech
• (25:10) – Czech “lost in translation” words
• (27:00) – Czech idioms workshop:
• o Zlom vaz!
• o Ranní ptáče dál doskáče
• (28:25) – Czech language courses at EPAM
• (30:35) – IT Czech
• (31:35) – Main takeaways and Outro

To mark Girls in Information and Communication Technology Day (ICT), we asked inspiring women of EPAM from Central Europe to share their thoughts. We wondered: what influenced them to pursue a career in IT, the impact of their role at EPAM, and their vision of women in tech!

Timestamps:

• (00:00) – Intro
• (0:45) – Meet Barbara Boros, a Technical Product Manager, People Team Lead at EPAM Hungary
• (08:05) – Meet Anna Liashenko, Senior Software Engineer at EPAM Czech Republic
• (15:00) – Meet Adela Balan, Senior Software Test Automation Engineer at EPAM Romania
• (20:00) – Meet Tanya Dineva, Senior Business Analyst at EPAM Bulgaria
• (30:05) – Outro

What do you really need to know to ace your tech interview at EPAM? Today we look behind the scenes to learn what happens during a tech interview at EPAM and how decisions are really made. Our tech interviewer, Illia Sudakou, is a Lead Software Engineer at EPAM Prague. He has conducted more than 200 technical interviews so far. With him we inspect some common tech interview myths and discuss the coding tasks at EPAM.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game
• (02:00) – Myth or Truth #1: Java tech interview is a programming IQ test. You just learn top 100 Java interview Q&A’s and you are ready.
• (03:00) – What technical skills and expertise are required for a Java Developer at EPAM?
• (04:00) – Red flags at a tech interview
• (05:30) – Is tech interview a skill?
• (08:35) – Myth or Truth #2: You need to show clean code on a white board.
• (10:30) – How to prepare for a real-time coding?
• (11:30) – Myth or Truth #3: The most difficult Java interview questions are about multithreading and concurrency.
• (13:00) – Advice to candidates who want to join EPAM as Java programmers
• (13:35) – Myth or Truth #4: Main interview stages are: Introduction- Q&A Session-Closure-Feedback.
• (16:30) – Why work at EPAM?
• (18:35) – The timeline of a tech interview
• (19:30) – What’s unique about tech interview at EPAM?
• (20:40) – What happens behind the scenes during the tech interview, how decisions are really made?
• (23:05) – How does it feel to be a tech interviewer at EPAM?
• (24:00) – Myth or Truth #5: You always need to learn new things throughout your life if you are a Java programmer.
• (25:30) – What frameworks and tools are a must in 2022 for a Java developer?
• (27:20) – Who is the perfect match for EPAM right now?
• (28:10) – What’s the Java community like at EPAM?
• (29:20) – Bonus Myth or Truth: IT industry is the only sphere where job interview is harder than the job itself.
• (30:35) – Final recommendations and Outro

Illia Sudakou is an experienced Lead Software Engineer at EPAM Czech Republic. He joined EPAM more than five years ago, relocated from Belarus, and has been working at EPAM Prague for almost two years now. Illia has experience with the whole lifecycle of Java-intensive projects: from coding to leading a team of four professionals and conducting tech interviews. Let’s explore more about his professional and personal journey!

Today's interview features Alexandra Skryabina, an experienced Business Analyst at EPAM Czech Republic. Without further ado, let's take a closer look at Alexandra's life and the exciting work she does at EPAM!

Rachel O’Ryan has an exciting life. Born in Great Britain, she studied in Cambridge. After her studies, she moved to Krakow, Poland, and she has been living there for almost two decades now, experiencing a new culture and a new language by herself. For more than four and a half years, Rachel has been helping EPAMers to develop their English skills. Today, Rachel is ready to help us overcome our language fears and debunk some common myths about using English at work!

Timestamps:

• (00:00) – Intro, ‘This or that’ game, riddle
• (04:05) – Myth or Truth #1: C++, Python, Java and SQL are the only foreign languages I need at work.
• (05:20) – What do English and coding have in common?
• (05:50) – What is IT English?
• (06:50) – What’s the difference between the pronunciation and an accent?
• (09:00) – Do we have an EPAM slang at work?
• (10:20) – Myth or Truth # 2: Using the tech gadgets and AI are the best way of training English skills.
• (11:40) – Small habits: how to stay in contact with authentic English?
• (15:05) – How to get through plateau effect?
• (16:00) – How to become a confident English communicator at work?
• (18:10) – What is English training at EPAM like now?
• (19:35) – Talk to impress: recommendations on how to prepare for presenting
• (22:05) – How to pass the job interview at EPAM in English?
• (23:30) – Myth or Truth # 3: You must be immersed with natives to have an advanced level of English
• (25:30) – Myth or Truth # 4: Fluent speakers don’t make mistakes
• (26:35) – How to balance your level of English?
• (28:00) – Myth or Truth # 4: You should be constantly challenged to master English
• (30:25) – How to get a good level of IT English?
• (31:00) – What helps Rachel stay concentrated through the whole working day?
• (31:50) – Rachel’s three-in-one pick
• (34:35) – Final recommendations
• (35:35) – Main takeaways and Outro

Today we are wrapping up the first season of the IT coffee break and the year 2021, with this one question special: “What was your most memorable moment of the year 2021?” We asked this question to our amazing colleagues of EPAM Czech Republic, who have been co-hosting our IT coffee breaks this year. Happy Listening!

• (00:00) – Intro
• (00:30) – Most memorable moment of the year 2021 for Anastasiia Volyk, Senior Software Engineer
• (04:10) – Most memorable moment of the year 2021 for Oleksandr Tsykunov, Senior Software Engineer
• (07:10) – Most memorable moment of the year 2021 for Martin Sladek, Senior Software Engineer
• (11:30) – Most memorable moment of the year 2021 for Petr Bursa, Senior Marketing Coordinator
• (16:15) – Most memorable moment of the year 2021 for Veronika Svobodova, Senior People Advisory Specialist
• (20:05) – Most memorable moment of the year 2021 for Elizaveta Bartikova, Lead Language Trainer
• (23:15) – Most memorable moment of the year 2021 for Tomas Zenkl, Senior Agile Coach at EPAM
• (25:45) – Outro

In today’s special program we explore how the winter holidays are traditionally celebrated in the Czech lands. Our experts on Czech Xmas are amazing People Team of EPAM Czech Republic. We talk about Christmas traditions, food and drinks, films and music, decorations. And also share laughter and Christmas stories. So get yourself in the Christmas spirit and enjoy Christmastime with EPAM family!

Olga Kudriashova is responsible for a perfect match - finding the right person for the job. She connects EPAM with great professionals to drive new projects forward. Olga also leads and manages a pool of Talent Acquisition specialists (TAs). Let’s learn more about Olga and her work at EPAM!

If you prefer reading you can check out the interview here: https://community-z.com/communities/epam-czech-republic/articles/1445!