On October 19, Almaty for the first time will host one of the largest and most important EPAM conferences - EPAM INSIDER Kazakhstan . This is an attempt to combine the growing ambitions and IT potential of Kazakhstan with the experience of industry leaders: to create an open platform for the exchange of successful practices, real cases, new technologies and solutions.
The main speakers of EPAM INSIDER Kazakhstan formulated 5 reasons why it is worth taking part in the main IT-event of Kazakhstan.
1. Learn about industry trends in Kazakhstan. The country is surrounded by myths and stereotypes. People hear “Kazakhstan” and see the fields and the sun - the country of the great steppe, and not the IT-hub, which Kazakhstan is trying to become at the state level. More and more IT companies open their offices in this location, hold meetings and conferences, and people come to them, the society is pulled up to offer, giving rise to greater demand.
People in Kazakhstan are “hungry” for information and quality content.
Natalya Kirillova, Project Manager, EPAM Kazakhstan
“They want to learn, to gain experience, to reach a new level. The country takes certain steps to stimulate the development of industry and, most importantly, the influx of brains. The number of IT startups and companies, various courses and electronic resources, both private and state, is growing, technology parks and IT quarters are opening: the EPAM office in Almaty is located in the heart of one of them. EPAM Insider is an occasion to look inside and see how we work. ”
"Tech Garden" - IT-quarter in Almaty.
I want to understand what EPAM Kazakhstan is.
Nikolay Stakanov, Systems Architect, EPAM Belarus
“I have a lot of guys from different cities of Kazakhstan working in my team in Minsk. From cooperation only positive impressions. I want to understand what EPAM Kazakhstan is: what technologies colleagues work in other locations and what challenges they face, see the level of local reports, communicate with the public, with speakers, with participants, with their own eyes see the country that I have only heard about. ”
Park of the First President, Almaty
2. Save time. A good specialist who has room to grow. This phrase is true in relation to the IT market. You have to be eternal students in order to improve qualifications and withstand competition. Technologies are updated at lightning speed, it is very difficult, but possible to keep abreast of new frameworks, technologies and solutions.
Someone else studied everything that I need and spoke about my experience in an accessible way, this is an opportunity to save time and it is valuable.
Alexander Nemtsov, Delivery Manager, EPAM Belarus
“I have sorely run out of time to track interesting trends. Looking through conference conferences, I usually look for intersections with my to do list of technologies that I would like to study at least superficially. If there are intersections, I can come, listen to the report and master the trend technology in an hour and a half. ”
Work atmosphere at Codenjoy Almaty, 2018
3. Open up new opportunities. EPAM has long gone beyond just an IT corporation in the usual sense. This is a big "country" in which tens of thousands of unique people live and work. They are looking for common ground, forging relationships, joining communities, sharing knowledge, experience and implementing millions of ideas. In such a large space it is difficult to navigate without a guide. EPAM Insider is a guide to the company and at the same time a live map of various roads that: a) can lead you into the IT world, b) determine the end point and c) take you to your destination.
EPAM is about a career.
Boris Ananyev, Software Engineering Manager, EPAM Russia
“Why have I been working at EPAM for 6 years? Because this company provides unlimited opportunities for those who want to do something. I always came to the leadership and said: "I have an idea, help implement it." And they never refused me. When I interview candidates, I always tell them: if you want to grow clearly and clearly, then you need to be in EPAM. At EPAM Insider Kazakhstan, I’ll just talk about what internal tools help develop in the company. ”
Working moment with Codenjoy Almaty, 2018
4. "Get dusty" with ideas. EPAM INSIDER is a place where experts from different parts of our profession exchange thoughts, news, decisions,
it is a community of specialists who are ready not only to tell, but also to listen. The conference is open to everyone who wants to know more, regardless of the company in which you work, and the status you have. Only the right people gather here, it's time to ask them your questions.
EPAM INSIDER is a place where we pollinate each other with different ideas.
Alexander Nemtsov, Delivery Manager, EPAM Belarus
“If you don’t do this, you may end up on a reservation: try to solve problems in your closed space and not know that someone in the next domain has already solved them. Before EPAM, I worked at various well-known companies. I know how things are in the neighborhood, and I see that the problems are approximately the same everywhere, only the approaches to solving them differ. INSIDER is an opportunity to look into neighboring domains, find like-minded people to fight together over our problems. ”
View of the mountain ranges of Zailiysky Alatau, Almaty.
5. Feel the atmosphere. Kazakhstan is a very diverse country. It takes the ninth place on the territory in the world, in the depths of its land is the entire periodic table, due to its unique location - at the junction of Europe and Asia - Kazakhstan combines a variety of different cultures and religions: more than 120 nationalities live here. This is the color that I want to feel.
I represent Kazakhstan as a kind of fusion between Europe and Asia.
Alexander Nemtsov, Delivery Manager, EPAM Belarus
“In my opinion, Almaty is, of course, a metropolis, and all the big cities on the planet bear the stamp of civilization. At the same time, I am absolutely sure that Asian traditions are preserved in it. I have a lot of relatives from Pavlodar, and all of them are very sincere people. And I expect to see the interweaving of European culture and Asian hospitality. ”
Arched bridge over the Ishim River, Nur-Sultan. EPAM in Kazakhstan began work in 2008. The first offices were located in Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana) and Karaganda. The EPAM office in Almaty is the youngest, the company mastered this location in 2017.
EPAM is a very developed, but not faceless company. She has a face, many faces.
Boris Ananyev, Software Engineering Manager, EPAM Russia
“Every INSIDER is different because EPAM is people. And special people live in Kazakhstan: unique, interesting, original. This is an open, good-natured people who love to meet guests. For Kazakhstan, EPAM Insider is the first conference of this scale. A lot of effort is spent to make it go well. I hope that we can create an informal atmosphere in which it will be just cool to be in the center of the room and feel everything that is happening around. ”
Participants of Codenjoy Almaty, 2018
EPAM INSIDER Kasakhstan is only the beginning.
Natalya Kirillova, Project Manager, EPAM Kazakhstan
“EPAM INSIDER Kazakhstan will be distinguished from others by enthusiasm. The conference is being held for the first time, this is a big responsibility for us. Everyone who participates in the organization is worried and invests a lot of soul. You will immediately feel it. ”
Big Almaty Lake, Almaty
The motivation to visit EPAM INSIDER Kazakhstan is already half the battle, but not all that you need. The next step: to understand how to get the most out of the conference. Our speakers shared personal life hacks that help them spend time effectively at events.
- Do not sit still. Move around, go to reports, get acquainted. If you have a serious current problem, ask questions to speakers, do not hesitate to ask an authoritative opinion. Those contacts that you will gain in the process of communication will be invaluable.
- Visit the stands. Here you can learn more about the life of the company from the inside, find people open for communication and your questions.
- Use the Events Mobi mobile app . It will allow you to create your own conference schedule, make notes and, in a format that is convenient for you, turn to speakers and participants with a question or suggestion.
- Decide on the reports. In advance, review the agent, mark topics that interest you. It is better to choose topics that are not found in the work and are not in the circle of interests in order to expand your expertise. If there are too many topics to visit or the reports are held at the same time, then start from the personality of the speaker - choose the brightest speaker. Any information can be found on the Internet, which can not be said about energy and charisma.
If you suddenly did not have enough time to get acquainted with the agenda, you can always ask for advice on the sidelines or even the speaker himself.
“Why should I listen to your report, and whom do you recommend from colleagues?”
Transition to serverless thinking
Nikolay Stakanov, Systems Architect, EPAM Belarus
“I’ll tell you where the industry is moving. Changes in the classical approaches to building infrastructure leave their mark on how applications should be developed and designed. All services (such as AWS or GCP) have rules of use, they are not static, they change. "You need to be prepared for the different approaches that the creators and marketers of the main market players put into their platforms."
The secret method of a UX designer or how to prove that your design works
Natalya Kirillova, Project Manager, EPAM Kazakhstan
“My report is for those who are interested in the quality of a product that has a user interface. I will talk about the most correct method for testing interface solutions - UX testing, which, in my opinion, is undeservedly bypassed on the domestic market. I propose to understand what it is and how to organize and conduct simple testing of the interface of your product, even without being a professional in UX. ”
Svelte. First look
Alexander Shushunov, Senior Software Engineer, EPAM Russia
“Now a lot of technologies are being formed, in particular in the Front-end. Svelte is one of them. I wanted to know what it is. I examined it closely and am now sharing my observations. From this people can already form some opinion: either they will be interested, want to deal with new technology and apply it for their projects, or until they give up this idea. I think they still have to face it, because Svelte is the framework of the future. "
Delivery Manager: 101
Alexander Nemtsov, Delivery Manager, EPAM Belarus
“If you decide to come exactly to my presentation, you will hear a reflection about what a leader in the IT industry is: what evolution this post had, how we started, what changed and how we came to distribution management. What is it, why cannot we survive without it, and how to become a delivery manager if someone wants to jump into this managerial environment. ”
Among the most recommended topics and speakers was the founder of the EngX DoJo movement in Kazakhstan, the pride of the local EPAM - Anuar Nurmakanov . Colleagues praised the relevance of the topic of his report ( Solution Architecture at EPAM ), and the charisma of the speaker himself. All in all, highly recommended.
The second most frequent mention was the actual topic of UX testing by Natalia Kirillova. It seems that everyone constantly talks about him, but not many decided to try it. Natalia promises to dot all the And in this matter.
The last recommendation for those who think in the future. You are required to listen to the report of EPAM Vice President Andrei Savastiuk and EPAM Kazakhstan Director Alexei Aksenov “Engineering the Future” . These two people are part of a circle of people who not only determine the company's strategy, but look much further. Do not miss the chance to see the future before it comes.
The employees themselves call EPAM INSIDER an additional professional holiday. And this year we will hold it in Kazakhstan in a great company.