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David Atanaszov, Chief BI Analyst at EPAM Hungary, traces his journey from behavioral economics and a decade of teaching to leading complex analytics projects for global enterprise clients. The conversation covers how AI is reshaping business intelligence, where it genuinely helps and where human expertise still matters most. 00:00 – Introduction and educational background05:37 – Career path from...

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 signals 4:30 – Learning to lead: studying communication, fee...

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 career 1:32 – Ineke’s career jou...

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 – Introduction 01:14 – Career beginnings 02:51 – Misconceptions about solut...

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 Introductions 2:00 – Campus Program Overview 4:33 – Henrietta’s Campus Experience 7:57 – Transition to Epam Company 13:14 –...

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 - Introdu...

Timestamps; 01:00  – Giovanna shares her international career journey and cultural experiences 03:30  – Adapting communication styles for North America, Germany, and Latin America 05:45  – Insights from the “Mastering Communication Skills” workshops for tech professionals 07:00  – The LEARN framework: Listen, Empathize, Acknowledge, Negotiate, Respond 10:30  – Communicating differently with execut...

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 Journey 03:08 - Role and Responsibilities 05:19 - Becoming an AI-First Company 07:31 - Client Challenges and AI Integra...

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 path 06:20 – How h...

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 EPAM 3:42 – His Role at E...

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...

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 respons...

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 course...

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...

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...

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 comprehensiv...

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...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 own...

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...