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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
12/19/2023 • 30 minutes, 27 seconds
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
12/15/2023 • 37 minutes, 8 seconds
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
12/14/2023 • 30 minutes, 27 seconds
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
12/5/2023 • 23 minutes, 35 seconds
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
11/14/2023 • 29 minutes, 49 seconds
Data practice at EPAM Portugal
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
11/2/2023 • 32 minutes, 34 seconds
EPAM Portugal: talking tech with Leonid Yashchuk
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
9/7/2023 • 20 minutes, 45 seconds
Get to know EPAM Portugal
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
8/10/2023 • 20 minutes, 39 seconds
Learn more about SAP Practice in EPAM
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
7/20/2023 • 25 minutes, 5 seconds
Expert interview with the Delivery Head Robert Fejes
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·
6/30/2023 • 35 minutes, 43 seconds
10 questions to a Lead Software Engineer
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
6/29/2023 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds
Get to know EPAM Greece: An Interview with the Country Co-Heads.
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
4/20/2023 • 36 minutes, 16 seconds
Myth or Truth: The Business Analyst Role at EPAM
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