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DevOps Career Path: From Trainee to Team Lead or Architect

Our latest AI Digest covers the biggest breaking AI news of the week. Anywhere Club community leader, Viktar Shalenchanka, comments on the key stories.<figure style="float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img alt="Anywhere Club community leader, Viktar Shalenchanka" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt048fed1606f07b32/6566ea0afe374d040ad48b3c/viktar.jpg" height="auto" data-image="qyn123g17r4i"></figure>

Altman's Journey, Nvidia's Billions, and MC Hammer's Reboot: Top AI News of the Week

The author of this article is EPAM Senior Software Engineer Ravi Kant Singh.<img data-image="diontqscy52m" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt18f54569a410afe7/65659da5b9a929040a2ba9d0/main-How-to-Enhance-Website-Performance-with-Next-js.png" data-sys-asset-uid="blt18f54569a410afe7" alt="Senior Software Engineer Ravi Kant Singh">

How to Enhance Website Performance with Next.js: 7 Tips and Tricks

The author of this article is Oleksandr Podoliako, Lead Software Test Automation Engineer at EPAM.<figure style="float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img alt="Oleksandr Podoliako, Lead Software Test Automation Engineer" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt5d3d86fd890cc68b/65648146fb8756040a095eba/Oleksandr-Podoliako.jpg" height="auto" data-image="z6lixeze1mz0"></figure>

4 Automated Testing Principles to Make Autotests More Reliable

Robert Mckenzie, EPAM Senior Business Analyst, and Rachel O’Ryan, EPAM Language Trainer, talk about five key stages of an effective meeting, and share English idioms that could be helpful at each stage.<figure style = "float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img asset_uid="blt7b7aa36c31328aa6" alt="Senior Business Analyst Robert Mckenzie and Language Trainer Rachel O’Ryan" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt7b7aa36c31328aa6/656073aeed371e040ac80c88/robert-mckenzie-and-rachel-o-ryan.jpg" height="auto" /></figure>

15 English Idioms that Can Help You Make Your Meetings Effective

Useful expressions for each stage of a meeting

Anywhere Club community leaders about the new video:— This is an interview with Ujjwal Sharma, a Compilers Hacker at Igalia, Collaborator, and an International Speaker. He is also working on TC39 standardization committee for Javascript, V8, Node.js Core.Originally Ujjwal is from India where he studied computer science. He now lives in Spain but has a lot of interesting things to say about the tech industry in India.

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Quality Assurance Career Path: From Novice to Expert in QA

The author of this article is EPAM Systems Engineer Daniel Huerta.<figure style = "float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img asset_uid="blt7b236e33e93a4810" alt="Systems Engineer Daniel Huerta" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt7b236e33e93a4810/655dac0cfe374d040ad486c0/daniel-huerta.png" height="auto" /></figure>

Systems Engineer Daniel Huerta

Hennadii Naidenko, Senior Software Testing Engineer at EPAM, shares his experience with the most common mobile testing tools.<figure style="float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;" data-quillbot-parent="HLSDXN1t6-yTBKas52snt"><quillbot-extension-highlights data-element-id="HLSDXN1t6-yTBKas52snt" data-element-type="html" style="position: relative; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 1 !important; pointer-events: none;"></quillbot-extension-highlights><img alt="Senior Software Testing Engineer, Геннадий Найденко" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt6b1b005fd1353615/655720f842e021040aa9cb03/Hennadii-Naidenko.jpg" height="auto" data-image="qihbdbou9ouq"></figure>

Most Popular Tools for Mobile Testing

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterinakostenko/" target="_blank">Ekaterina</a>, the founder of <a href="https://www.lmnt.tech/" target="_blank">Element</a>, a language and communication training company for tech specialists, discusses the benefits of English proficiency.<lt-highlighter contenteditable="false" data-lt-linked="1" style="display: none; z-index: 1 !important;"><lt-div spellcheck="false" class="lt-highlighter__wrapper" style="width: 0px !important; height: 19.4886px !important; transform: none !important; transform-origin: 0px 9.74432px !important; zoom: 1 !important; margin-left: -9998.99px !important;"><lt-div class="lt-highlighter__scroll-element" style="top: 0px !important; left: 0px !important; width: 0px !important; height: 19px !important;"></lt-div></lt-div></lt-highlighter><lt-highlighter contenteditable="false" data-lt-linked="1" style="display: none; z-index: 1 !important;"><lt-div spellcheck="false" class="lt-highlighter__wrapper" style="width: 0px !important; height: 19.4886px !important; transform: none !important; transform-origin: 0px 9.74432px !important; zoom: 1 !important; margin-left: -9998.99px !important;"><lt-div class="lt-highlighter__scroll-element" style="top: 0px !important; left: 0px !important; width: 0px !important; height: 19px !important;"></lt-div></lt-div></lt-highlighter><img src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt0d37919e40897932/653642c4e584da25a1aef596/speaker.jpeg" alt="Ekaterina, the founder of Element" height="auto" data-image="doh4iw59j21e">

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The author of this article is EPAM Solution Architect Rahul Mujnani.

Solution Architect Rahul Mujnani

Career Switch to Data Science: Unlocking New Opportunities

The author of this article is EPAM Systems Engineer Irine Kokilashvili.

Systems Engineer Irine Kokilashvili

Yevheniia Prysiazhna, Lead Communications Specialist at EPAM, shares useful learning resources that help you develop your Java knowledge and skills.<figure style="float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blte4218ee0790ac964/6538c3194f8ec88b577e4f4d/yevheniia-prysiazhna.jpg" alt="Yevheniia Prysiazhna, Lead Communications Specialist" height="auto" data-image="9b2fqgrb166e"></figure>

20+ Sources to Expand Your Java Knowledge

How to Become a Data Scientist

The author of this article is EPAM Senior Systems Engineer Anton Sukhanov.

What Is Site Reliability Engineering and Why Do Companies Need It

Elena Bogdanova, career coach and self-development specialist, explains how the combination of skills, experience, interests, and values impact your career vector.
<figure style="float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img asset_uid="blte4f6cc2e13d2dae2" alt="Elena Bogdanova, career coach and self-development specialist" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blte4f6cc2e13d2dae2/652fa92115f09d6f507e3e5b/Elena_Bogdanova.jpg" height="auto" /></figure>

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The author of this article is IT Manager Dzmitry Veliasnitski.

IT Manager Dzmitry Veliasnitski

The author of this article is tech expert Pieter Murphy.

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The author of this article is Pieter Murphy.

How to Become a Data Scientist Without a Degree

The author of this article is IT Manager Dzmitry Veliasnitski.

Anywhere Club community leaders about the new video:— In this episode, sit back and watch a JavaScript Frontend engineer undertake a job interview! Listen in to see how our candidate Aliaksei Deboi gets stuck into answering questions, demonstrates his coding expertise through a coding challenge, and gains great insight into how he works through the interview questions from our interviewer Viktor Soroka. Covered in this episode, Aliaksei answers questions from a real interview and writes a program to find special strings called "palindromes" with each step explained as he writes the code, making it easy for you to follow along. Toward the end of the session, both our interviewer and interviewee share their honest thoughts on how the interview went, including areas they feel could have been elaborated on, there's also a recommendation from our Anywhere Club community leader, Chris Howard, on good interview practice. Watching this episode is a fantastic opportunity to see how a technical job interview works, so do not miss out.

Software Engineering Job Interview — Middle JavaScript Frontend Position

The author of this article is EPAM Senior Software Engineer Dhananjay Janarthanan.

5 reasons to use JavaScript in server-side programming

Essential DevOps Engineer Skills: Navigating the Required Path

Microsoft Azure Devops Certification: Your Route to Professional Success

The author of this article is EPAM Lead Software Testing Engineer Nidhi Sharma.

Lead Software Testing Engineer Nidhi Sharma

Yevheniia Prysiazhna, Lead Communications Specialist at EPAM, shares a list of valuable resources to help you boost your communication skills.<figure style="float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img alt="Yevheniia Prysiazhna, Lead Communications Specialist at EPAM" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blte4218ee0790ac964/6538c3194f8ec88b577e4f4d/yevheniia-prysiazhna.jpg" height="auto" data-image="iggm8xt0y1r5"></figure>

30+ Sources to Improve Your Communication Skills

AWS DevOps Engineer Job Description

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterinakostenko/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ekaterina</a>, the founder of <a href="https://www.lmnt.tech/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Element</a>, a language and communication training company for tech specialists, explains what to pay attention to when choosing the ideal teacher.<img data-image="sb80ovs54ij4" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt0d37919e40897932/653642c4e584da25a1aef596/speaker.jpeg" data-sys-asset-uid="blt0d37919e40897932" alt="The founder of Element, a language and communication training company for tech specialists">

Choosing an English Teacher for Optimal Progress: 10 Tips for a Perfect Match

Transition to DevOps

The author is EPAM Senior Software Engineer Victor Zapata.

Senior Software Engineer Victor Zapata

Career coach and self-development specialist Elena Bogdanova evaluates the current situation in the tech job market and offers advice on what to do.<img data-image="wo27b0uzpc9m" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blte4f6cc2e13d2dae2/652fa92115f09d6f507e3e5b/Elena_Bogdanova.jpg" data-sys-asset-uid="blte4f6cc2e13d2dae2" alt="Career coach and self-development specialist Elena Bogdanova">

How to Find a Job During a Crisis

In any unclear situation, take more action

The author of this article is EPAM Lead Software Engineer Gabriel Raducu.

Lead Software Engineer Gabriel Raducu

Artem Malyshev, the podcast host at Anywhere Club, is talking about the new video: 
— Douglas Crockford — the author of JSON data format and JavaScript legend — speaks about his new programming language, which should replace JavaScript. He also explains why we should stop using JavaScript and move on with something new, recalls the best moments of his career and shares his thoughts on all the modern AI hype.

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DevOps Roadmap

DevOps Architect Roles and Responsibilities

The author of this article is EPAM Associate Director Salesforce Practice Jolene White.

Building a Working Knowledge of Salesforce Service Cloud Einstein

Associate Director Salesforce Practice Jolene White

Every year, EPAM holds a global, virtual conference at which modern trends, solutions, and innovations in the tech world are discussed. We are now offering access to one of the presentations* from Compass-2021 exclusively for Anywhere Club members.

Benefits of Kotlin in backend for Java programmers

Acknowledging responsibility for your burnout, letting go of perfectionism, ceasing to compare yourself to others, and addressing hyper-responsibility — what else do you need to do (and not do) to work effectively and with pleasure? Katerina Rudko, the administrative director of Company Belka Games, a candidate of legal sciences, a mentor for women in IT, a speaker, and the organizer of a book club in Vilnius, shares her advice.<img data-image="6j5jdcp6ycnq" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt5c93b782f9f81c13/65268d4140c1ef45c766cb48/speaker-photo-1.jpg" data-sys-asset-uid="blt5c93b782f9f81c13" alt="Administrative director Katerina Rudko">

How to Return to Work After Burnout

How has business analysis transformed in recent years and what are the leading trends in 2023? Dhananjay Janarthanan, EPAM Senior Software Engineer, shares his thoughts on this topic.

What Does a Software Engineer Think About the Main Trends in Modern Business Analysis?

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterinakostenko/" target="_blank">Ekaterina</a>, the founder of <a href="https://www.lmnt.tech/" target="_blank">Element</a>, a language and communication training company for tech specialists, gives advice on how not to be afraid of imaginary problems in language learning.

<figure style="float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img alt="Ekaterina, the founder of Element" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt8e8a753ed6fb3363/6523af6b8d0901ae3a583380/ekaterina-kostenko.jpg?auto=webp&width=1280" data-image="pbnqyp5yuhmv" style="float: none;width: autopx;max-width: auto;text-align: none;" /></figure>

6 Reasons That Stop You from Finally Learning English

And 6 tips from an expert how to overcome them

What is Document Object Model and what is the difference between an actual and a virtual DOM? This article explores both concepts, and explains how the reconciliation process works.
The author of this article is EPAM Senior Software Engineer Anjani Tharayil.
Other articles by this author: 
<ul><li><a href="https://aw.club/global/en/blog/learn/how-to-implement-javascript-asynchronous-patterns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JavaScript asynchronous patterns and how to implement them</a> </li></ul>

JavaScript asynchronous patterns and how to implement them

Working on self-management skills is crucial to stay productive and succeed. Sasha Podolinskaya, Manager of People Programs at EPAM, explains what these skills include, and shares 6 tips on how to sharpen them.
<figure style="float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img data-image="xuo9suuf8yyo" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blte598eb641a1bf248/651d3ff59c465303e7aa4c43/Sasha_Podolinskaya.jpg" data-sys-asset-uid="blte598eb641a1bf248" height="auto" alt="Sasha Podolinskaya, Manager of People Programs"></figure>

How to Sharpen Your Self-Management Skills

What are the top JavaScript trends? What technologies and tools should you pay close attention to? Andrii Gordiichuk, Senior Engineering Manager at EPAM, shares the comprehensive list.<img data-image="vfct3wpoxqx8" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt2099c7d563782e38/650175f3b29a2e57057f8a59/andrii-gordiichuk.png" data-sys-asset-uid="blt2099c7d563782e38" alt="Andrii Gordiichuk, Senior Engineering Manager">

What Are the Main JavaScript Trends 2023

Frameworks, tools, databases, clouds, AI, and more

Robert Mckenzie, Senior Business Analyst at EPAM, talks about key stages in the negotiation process and shares idioms most widely used in a business context that allow you to fully understand what the customer is talking about.<figure style="float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img alt="Robert Mckenzie, Senior Business Analyst" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt14d76302a09505f8/6513f2c59f42ee71c65a8750/author.JPG" data-image="8bmajig0tcu7"></figure>

How to use idioms in business negotiations

Useful expressions for each stage of the negotiation process

How innate curiosity, an open mind, and self-awareness can help us learn more quickly and effectively

Visual tools, such as graphs or diagrams, can simplify information, making it easier to understand and analyze. This article provides an overview of some common use cases featuring visuals that are helpful for business analysts and others.The author of this article is EPAM Business Analyst Julia Kasyanava.

Why Are Visual Tools Important for Business Analysis?

Business Analyst Julia Kasyanava

This article explores the concept of passive-aggressive communication and its various forms and highlights 10 strategies for addressing it.The author of this article is EPAM Service Delivery Manager Claudio Espinoza.

Passive-aggressive communication and how to eradicate it 

Service Delivery Manager Claudio Espinoza

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Weighing the trade-offs of the new career

Very popular and widespread English proper names have become part and parcel of idiomatic language. Nadezhda Vartanyan, Senior Language Trainer at EPAM, shares her list of the most exciting idioms containing names.

Idiomatic English: The Power of Proper Names

Yevheniia Prysiazhna, Lead Communications Specialist at EPAM, shares several learning resources that help you sharpen and polish your Python skills.

20+ Sources to Polish Your Expertise in Python

How to Become a Software Engineer Without a Degree

Exploring the need for formal education in software engineering

Anna Leszczynska, Lead Talent Development Specialist, shares her personal powerful strategies to alter your mindset to remain focused and stop procrastinating.

How to Stop Procrastinating

Every year, EPAM holds a global, virtual conference at which modern trends, solutions, and innovations in the tech world are discussed. We are now offering access to one of the presentations* from Compass-2021 exclusively for Anywhere Club members.

[3:34 PM] Nastassia Kazak  Testing types you need to know about (accessibility, IoT, Selenosis)

What to read and watch to take your JavaScript skills to the next level? Andrii Gordiichuk, Senior Engineering Manager, shares his favorite resources.<figure style = "float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img asset_uid="blt2099c7d563782e38" alt="Andrii Gordiichuk, Senior Engineering Manager" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt2099c7d563782e38/650175f3b29a2e57057f8a59/andrii-gordiichuk.png" height="auto" /></figure>

30+ Helpful Sources to Boost Your JavaScript Skills

How is the testing process organized? What, specifically, do QA specialists check? What tools do testers use? Find the answers to these and other questions in the new article on the Anywhere Club blog.The author of this article is EPAM Software Testing Team Leader Aliaksandr Belazor.

Software Testing Team Leader Aliaksandr Belazor

Spoiler: they don’t just search for bugs

Starting a New Career: How to Build Your Path to Success

Things to consider when beginning a new career

What is multitasking? Is it possible to do more than one thing at a time if you are not a computer? Does it help you be more productive? Yevheniia Prysiazhna, Lead Communications Specialist at EPAM, tries to find the answers to these questions.<figure style = "float: none;width: auto;max-width:auto;"><img asset_uid="blte9b6735c310fb690" alt="Yevheniia Prysiazhna, Lead Communications Specialist" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blte9b6735c310fb690/64f9cb845d2da534ee3a6493/speaker_photo.jpg" height="auto" /></figure>

What Is Multitasking and What to Do About It?

To multitask or not to multitask, that is the question

Self-Taught Programmer vs Degree: Navigating the Path to Tech Excellence

Advantages and disadvantages of both journeys

This article provides a short overview of the concept of asynchronous programming and explores JavaScript asynchronous patterns — generators and iterators — with examples of how to implement them.The author of this article is EPAM Senior Software Engineer Anjani Tharayil.

The assessment test plays a vital role in the hiring process for a UX/UI designer position. It can help an employer evaluate a candidate's skills, mindset, and creative potential. What should you focus on taking a test? Sergei Tarasenko, UX/UI designer at AIBY, shares his tips.<img data-image="5b3408kch0fo" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt1e76d48a5b85fc4f/64f5937931bf6470864ba4b5/Sergei_Tarasenko.png" data-sys-asset-uid="blt1e76d48a5b85fc4f" alt="Sergei Tarasenko, UX/UI designer">

Assessment testing for UX/UI Designers: 5 points to consider

It can be very challenging to understand dialects or accents you’re not used to. Anna Zharkova, Lead Language Trainer, shares four useful tips to help you get accustomed to accents at work and make communication much easier.<img data-image="kyqjanyf1xu5" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt7c673fa65fa80e73/64f185539fd25929008959fd/photo.png" data-sys-asset-uid="blt7c673fa65fa80e73" alt="Lead Language Trainer Anna Zharkova">

How to understand different English accents

Why should you learn React? What opportunities does it open up for you? What learning materials should you use? Lead Software Engineer at EPAM, Anton Telesh, explains.<img data-image="zs1v1645l6e8" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt9fb793191bf6b7bc/64f03fc9adc1d42e1489ec54/photo.jpg" data-sys-asset-uid="blt9fb793191bf6b7bc" alt="Lead Software Engineer Anton Telesh">

React developer: sources of learning and future opportunities

Every year, EPAM holds a global, virtual conference at which modern trends, solutions, and innovations in the tech world are discussed. We are now offering access to one of the presentations* from Compass-2021 exclusively for Anywhere Club members.

Enhancing Data Quality

Writing a user manual can be challenging because of the complexity of the product or process and because of technical language that may be difficult for an average user to understand. This article offers 10 tips for how to create a clear and concise user guide.
The author of this article is EPAM Content Editor Frank Wolthuis.

Content Editor Frank Wolthuis

Software Testing Manager in EPAM, Nataliya Bogushevskaya, talks about how AI can make things easier for testers and recommends a list of resources to help you learn about it.

Testers with AI-powered tools will replace those who do not use them

How to use artificial intelligence in testing

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterinakostenko/" target="_blank">Ekaterina</a>, the founder of the educational company <a href="https://www.lmnt.tech/" target="_blank">Element</a><a href="https://www.lmnt.tech/">,</a> a language and communication training company for tech specialists, shares her recommendations on how to easily memorize new words.<img data-image="oic2pn0rijpm" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt4f736dac57d22bb4/64ec3d2babfc036bfbef9ad6/1-40.jpg" data-sys-asset-uid="blt4f736dac57d22bb4" alt="The founder of the educational company Ekaterina">

7 ways to memorize new words

How do you conduct small talk appropriately? How should you present yourself in the best light? Where and how can you practice pronunciation and grammar? Language trainers at EPAM, Nadezhda Vartanyan and Ala Filatova, share practical recommendations on self-presentation, structuring responses, and handling questions during English interviews. The article also includes a list of relevant LinkedIn Learning courses for 7 tech specialties.<img data-image="7u6kupjrfvqk" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/bltc3138b5f89be3872/64e84ab4a172517c50f59426/photo.jpg" data-sys-asset-uid="bltc3138b5f89be3872" alt="Language trainers Nadezhda Vartanyan and Ala Filatova">
Related articles:

<ul><li><a href="https://aw.club/global/en/blog/learn/learning-english-effectively-a-modern-approach" target="_blank">Learning English effectively: a modern approach</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://aw.club/global/en/blog/ai/how-chatgpt-can-help-you-learn-english" target="_blank">How ChatGPT can help you learn English</a> </li>
 <li><a href="https://aw.club/global/en/blog/learn/english-through-music" target="_blank">English through music</a></li>
</ul>

How to successfully pass a project interview in English

Artem Malyshev, the podcast host at Anywhere Club, is talking about the new video:
— AI will soon play a key role in shaping various future fields, heating up the investment and research. Generative models are so good and evolving so fast that it really looks like the start of the new era. But what if the expectations are not met? What if generative models never learn to do jobs better than humans? What if the place and role of AI in our lives turns out to be much less significant?

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What are the differences between JavaScript libraries and frameworks, and how do you choose the most appropriate one for a given project? This article provides an overview of the most popular options and highlights their features, advantages, and use cases.
The author of this article is EPAM Senior Software Engineer Mirza Kashan Baig.
Other articles by this author:<ul><li><a href="https://aw.club/global/en/blog/work/introduction-to-web3" target="_blank">Introduction to Web3: exploring the next generation of the Internet</a> </li></ul>

Senior Software Engineer Mirza Kashan Baig

What to do even after you are employed and how to develop your skills to remain a sought-after specialist. Tech professional, blogger, and author of a free course for QA specialists, <a href="https://instagram.com/rusau.qalife?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" target="_blank">Artsiom Rusau</a>, has recommendations.<img data-image="3g7t10fzx8v8" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blta6a138cef52b062a/64e454c5a8eaf60b90400644/photo_edit.png" data-sys-asset-uid="blta6a138cef52b062a" alt="QA Artsiom Rusau">

How to become a successful QA Engineer

Tips from a tech professional and blogger

Every year, EPAM holds a global, virtual conference at which modern trends, solutions and innovations in the tech world are discussed. We selected 4 expert presentations* from Compass-2021 related to Business Analysis and are making them available to registered members of Anywhere Club.

4 useful videos from BA experts

The word "proactivity" often appears as a job requirement in the IT market, but what does it mean? Is being proactive an obligation or a choice? How can you assess your proactivity? How can you be proactive while maintaining work-life balance? In this article, EPAM&nbsp;Senior Project Administrator Sviatlana Siarheyeva answers these and other questions.

Senior Project Administrator Sviatlana Siarheyeva

Artem Malyshev, the podcast host at Anywhere Club, is talking about the new video:
— Our guest today is Shavkat Karimov, Head of the IT Community of Uzbekistan. Long time ago Shavkat started his path as a writer and filmmaker. He tried to make his career in Hollywood and even got some success, but it was not enough to move on. So, he switched to IT long before it became mainstream. He started as an SEO specialist and made a great career in this field. For 25 years Shavkat lived outside of Uzbekistan but came back to his homeland. Now he is a speaker, investor, mentor, and an inspirational figure for young generation of Uzbek IT community.

From filmmaking to IT

Shavkat Karimov shares his incredible story

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/александр-падалка-33921a151/" target="_blank">Aliaksandr Padalka</a>, a Software Engineer with nine years of experience, shares how to become a Java Developer, what you need to know, and what to learn.<img data-image="b0169g2ampae" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt5fcee30add02377c/64dc7ade6bf6292aa6ccb154/photo_edit.jpg" data-sys-asset-uid="blt5fcee30add02377c" alt="Software Engineer Aliaksandr Padalka">

How to become a Java Developer

This article focuses on simple yet powerful methods for managing stress and staying productive and motivated despite a busy lifestyle.
The author of this article is EPAM Business Analyst Viktoriia Martyniuk.
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Business Analyst Viktoriia Martyniuk

This IT Show episode discusses the nuances of the Developer Relations field, the importance of "DevRel" as a career, and the challenges of communicating complex technical topics. Chris Howard, along with the guest Evgeny Borisov, Head of Developer Relations at EPAM, deeply analyzed the industry's development prospects and tried to anticipate upcoming trends.

What is Developer Relations

Creating new opportunities, increasing self-esteem, and improving your skills: these are just a few of the reasons why you should get in the habit of frequent meetings with employers and clients. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooloneofficial/" target="_blank">Nikolai Trukhin</a>, Senior iOS Developer at an international fintech company, provides more detail.<img data-image="a9aix7cr7e41" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/bltc076836d73af3dd9/64d48084570d507c386f3e3d/photo_edit.png" data-sys-asset-uid="bltc076836d73af3dd9" alt="Senior iOS Developer Nikolai Trukhin">

Always say yes: why you should get in the habit of going to interviews

This article provides an overview of garbage collection in the .NET Framework. It describes how the process works, clarifies what application roots are, and explains the difference between the finalization queue and F-reachable queue.
The author of this article is EPAM Lead Software Engineer Prodipto Banerji.

Lead Software Engineer Prodipto Banerji

Software Engineering Manager Pavel Yukhnovich points out the pros and cons of using design patterns and shares useful sources for finding them. The article also contains links to relevant courses. Remember that Anywhere Club members can get a LinkedIn Learning license in 4 simple steps.

Why we need design patterns in programming and where to study them

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekaterinakostenko/" target="_blank">Ekaterina</a>, the founder of <a href="https://www.lmnt.tech/" target="_blank">Element</a>, a language and communication training company for tech specialists, shares her recommendations on how to easily learn new English words.<img data-image="ioe2mxmszyam" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt25ce28bc1dc86762/64d09af3f8a0e308b2dc6f28/photo_edit.png" data-sys-asset-uid="blt25ce28bc1dc86762" alt="Ekaterina, the founder of Element">

7 rules for expanding your English vocabulary

You may have heard the quote, "Truth is born of argument," but is it? This article highlights four argumentation levels, offers a real-life example, and contains tips to help you successfully navigate a conflict and benefit from it.

The author of this article is IT Manager Dzmitry Veliasnitski.

What can ChatGPT do? What can't it do? For whom is it useful? How can you use it for maximum benefit? Senior Business Analyst Oleksandra Serebrianska shares an overview and offers some practical advice.<img data-image="c8spj5psu31u" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/bltbe0c3200aa87647f/64cb47b1b34297e4a8d2daf7/photo_edit.jpg" data-sys-asset-uid="bltbe0c3200aa87647f" alt="Senior Business Analyst Oleksandra Serebrianska">

ChatGPT: with us or against us

The present and future of artificial intelligence

Pavel Veller, Vice President, Chief Technologist, Platforms at EPAM gave a presentation at EPAM’s annual internal Stream Conference. Anywhere Club is making the video* of Pavel’s presentation available to registered members of the Club.

How to build better software faster

Exclusive video presentation from an experienced Software Engineer

What are the main differences that you find working in tech in different countries? How does the recruitment process work in various locations? What is especially important to consider when moving to a new country? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrachudner/" target="_blank">Oleksandra Chudner</a>, Head of ESG, Social Impact & DEI at EPAM, answers these and other questions. <img data-image="luptwk3lmzrj" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/bltc2f9585930c1d74d/64c8c794ae93de4b03b087e6/photo_(1).jpg" data-sys-asset-uid="bltc2f9585930c1d74d" alt="Head of ESG, Social Impact & DEI Oleksandra Chudner">

Working in tech in different countries

Comparison of the USA, Ukraine, and some European countries

Artem Malyshev, the podcast host at Anywhere Club, is talking about the new video: 
— The guest today is Tilek Mamutov, the first Software Developer in Google from Kyrgyzstan. When he was young, he got a job there and moved to Ireland, then to Switzerland, then to the United States. For many years he traveled around the world and finally came back to Kyrgyzstan where he lives now. Today Tilek is a founder of the successful startup Outtalent and an inspirational figure for many Kyrgyz software developers. In the video, Tilek shares his own story and talks about the modern Kyrgyz IT industry.

Why the first Kyrgyz Software Developer at Google returned home after 11 years

The article explores the concept of creative thinking, its key characteristics, and ways you can apply it in the tech field. It also provides tips on how to benefit from adopting creative thinking and collaboration in your work.
The author of this article is EPAM&nbsp;Business Analyst&nbsp;Viktoriia Martyniuk.
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How can you avoid getting upset and losing motivation if you didn't receive an offer after the interview? Is it possible and necessary to understand the reasons for the refusal? Experienced Allegians company IT recruiter <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-kuznetsova-07766316a" target="_blank">Darya Kuznetsova</a> answers these and other questions.<img data-image="vrucd9k11ig9" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt3b21aa9e520aa371/64c35c3c642986489267810a/photo_edit.jpg" data-sys-asset-uid="blt3b21aa9e520aa371" alt="IT recruiter Darya Kuznetsova">
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Refused after the interview: what is your next step?

Experts in tech Ana Nikabadze, Tamuna Kartvelishvili and Nino Vashakmadze, discussed psychological safety in the workplace, touching on what it is, its importance, and some strategies to achieve it.<img data-image="bhmi6cq8e47j" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt634538cc5627d133/64c2128928021204a484a2c1/photo_edit.png" data-sys-asset-uid="blt634538cc5627d133" alt="Experts in tech Ana Nikabadze, Tamuna Kartvelishvili, Nino Vashakmadze">

What is psychological safety at work and why is it important?

5 strategies for creating workplace psychological safety

Have you heard about data storytelling? This article highlights what it is and provides 9 tips on how to use it to present data in a clear and compelling way. 
The author of this article is EPAM Lead Software Engineer Diego Messala.
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Lead Software Engineer Diego Messala

9 useful tips on how to apply data storytelling

Artificial intelligence vs humanity: how "honest" and “ethical” are machine learning algorithms and what consequences they can lead to? Lead Software Engineer <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nesterione/" target="_blank">Ihar Nestsiarenia</a> shares his thoughts.<img data-image="9sd5l1xd5l4v" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt892f41c9788ae399/blt97eeb2ba64e50c53/64be2093dad5dc467aa9824e/photo_edit_(3).jpg" data-sys-asset-uid="blt97eeb2ba64e50c53" alt="Lead Software Engineer Ihar Nestsiarenia">

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