Michael Yakovlev

Great to be on Romanian TV again, sharing thoughts on the local IT market. Tech’s impact is real — it drives 8% of our GDP. That’s no small feat. It’s a signal that we’ve built something real. Tangible. Valuable. But of course, the big question I was asked — and the one we’re all quietly thinking — is this: "What’s next for IT in 2025?" Here’s my honest take: The market is shifting. Dramatically. Many companies have let people go. What’s left are the essential teams and the core projects. Gone are the days of “classic” outsourcing — now, the conversation is moving toward product, funding, and innovation. And no, AI is not stealing all the jobs. That narrative makes for good headlines, but not real business insight. We’ll still need engineers. Just not for the same kind of projects. The need will evolve, not disappear. That said, while the industry may slow in some areas, I’m still optimistic. We’re not facing a collapse, we’re facing a transition. New verticals, new models, new opportunities. But when I was asked what’s holding Romania back from becoming a real product-driven tech hub? My answer came down to two things: 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞. It takes guts to move from service provider to product builder. From stability to risk. From short-term cash flow to long-term value. 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥. Romania still lacks serious funding infrastructure. Too often, the checks are too small, the risk appetite too low. So the innovators — the ones building things that could actually put Romania on the global map — they go abroad. And sadly, their products usually stay there too. #OvesEnterprise #IT

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70% faster automated testing. Smarter instruments. Stronger security with ZAP automation. Find out how Pavel Petkov, Senior Software Developer, and Andrey Mitev, Principal Developer, deliver real results with smart software solutions for a leading British high-tech instrument manufacturer. #AmdarisBulgaria #SoftwareEngineering #TestAutomation #ZAP #TechExcellence

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EPAM DevOps Interview Questions Part-1 1. How would you design a scalable, highly available CI/CD system for microservices across multiple teams? 2. How would you manage cross-region deployments using Terraform in a multi-cloud setup? 3. How do you implement GitOps in a Kubernetes environment? 4. Can you explain how you would create a fully automated blue-green deployment in a Kubernetes-based microservices architecture? 5. How do you design an end-to-end DevSecOps pipeline for a fintech application with strict compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS)? 6. What are some best practices for managing pipeline as code in large, distributed teams? 7. How would you dynamically provision ephemeral environments (dev/test) using pipelines? 8. In a monorepo setup, how do you ensure that only relevant services are built and deployed in a CI/CD pipeline? 9. How do you implement a canary deployment strategy with real-time monitoring rollback in a CI/CD system? 10. How do you manage secrets and config securely at scale in Kubernetes without compromising GitOps workflows? 11. Explain the control plane components of Kubernetes and how you would harden them for production use. 12. How would you scale a Kubernetes cluster horizontally across multiple regions and still ensure zero-downtime upgrades? 13. What is a PodDisruptionBudget and how do you use it in critical workloads? 14. How do you implement and manage network policies in Kubernetes for strict inter-service communication? 15. How would you refactor a legacy Terraform codebase used by multiple teams to follow best practices like DRY and modularity? 16. Explain the internals of how Terraform handles dependencies and graph building during the planning phase. 17. How do you manage and isolate Terraform state files across multiple environments and teams? 18. What’s your strategy to prevent and recover from a corrupted or deleted remote backend state file? 19. Have you implemented policy-as-code (e.g., Sentinel, OPA) with Terraform? Give a real use case. 20. How would you implement a centralized logging solution across multiple cloud platforms and environments? 21. What’s your approach to securing cloud-native DevOps infrastructure with Identity Federation (e.g., Azure AD + AWS IAM)? 22. How do you set up workload identity federation between GitHub Actions and Google Cloud / Azure securely? 23. How do you ensure cost-efficient auto-scaling of infrastructure in cloud when managing high workloads in CI/CD? 24. Explain a scenario where you had to design a disaster recovery (DR) strategy for DevOps infrastructure. 25. How do you enforce compliance and auditability in your CI/CD processes across global regions (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)? 26. What’s your strategy for managing container image security across all stages of a DevOps pipeline? 27. How would you integrate runtime threat detection in Kubernetes using tools like Falco or Sysdig? #devops #kubernetes #cloud #hiring #freshers #devsecops

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🧠 Fight against Alzheimer’s disease 🧠 We recently spoke with Czech Radio (Magazín Experiment) about how our technologies Neurona PET and Neurona ARIA are helping transform the management of Alzheimer’s disease. Key takeaways from the interview: ⚡ Faster and more accurate diagnosis: Neurona Lab supports clinicians by quantifying amyloid-beta in brain scans. We provide exact numbers, not subjective impressions. 🤝 Human + AI collaboration: Technology is not replacing physicians; it’s empowering them to make better decisions for their patients. Alzheimer’s affects millions of families worldwide. With Neurona products, we are one step closer to giving clinicians better tools, and patients more hope. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dXewTFtb

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From DevOps Advocate to Site Reliability Engineer - Gabor just made his fourth internal move in 15 years at UBS. And he’s not slowing down. Why the switch? After years driving strategic transformation, Gabor craved the Gemba walk - getting back to the frontlines of tech ops, where AI meets real-world impact. What’s he working on now? Conversational Banking. GitLab. Azure OpenAI. RED AI Assistant. Sustainability dashboards. A strategic AI platform. Yes, it’s as cool as it sounds. What makes it meaningful? A workspace that’s as diverse as his passport: 🇭🇺 🇩🇪 🇨🇭. And a culture that backs bold moves with real support. His advice? “Every internal move should be intentional. When it aligns with your long-term goals, it’s not just a change - it’s a growth accelerator.” Want to read more about Gabor's story? Keep reading: https://from.ubs/6042shOIQ #shareUBS #MoreThanOurselves #UBScareers #EngineerChange #CuriosityPowers #AIenables #EyeOnAI

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Mobile app testing plays a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and optimal performance of the apps we use every day. We asked one of our QA engineers, Vadim Smolyakov, to share his insights on navigating the challenges of mobile app testing, along with the nuances of localization and accessibility testing. #QA #qualityassurance #testing #mobileapptesting #interview

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Unlock the full potential of your data with Synerise's Data Context 🚀 Discover how Synerise Automation can dynamically reference and utilize data context to elevate your workflows in our latest use cases. Fetch data and seamlessly use it in integration nodes, SMS or Email Alert, and other automation nodes for unparalleled efficiency. 🧑‍💻 Learn more about how you can implement this in your business from our newest use cases: - Automate weekly reports summarizing key metrics from your campaigns, delivered directly to your preferred channel ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dYNxwX2U - Streamline collaboration with Google Sheets Integration - eliminate manual entry, sync real-time data, and boost team productivity ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dp6u3kH3 #AI #BigData #Automation #DataIntegration #Synerise #DataReference

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Dev teams often mistake surface polish for strategic clarity. ​​A sleek UI might win design awards, but if it’s built on shaky assumptions, it’s just an expensive mirage. If your idea is going to support real users, scale with your business, and withstand inevitable pivots, it needs more than aesthetics. It needs structure. It needs a blueprint. If a project kicks off without a validated plan that accounts for business goals, user needs, tech constraints, and delivery realities, things can go sideways fast. A presentation slide is made to sell an idea. A blueprint is made to build it. ❌ Slides don’t clarify scope. ❌ They don’t define trade-offs. ❌ They don’t align delivery teams with decision-makers. A blueprint does all of that and ensures that every hour spent building moves you toward something that works, lasts, and supports the business. At Mavric, we believe innovation should serve your business, not the other way around. Our role is to bring strategic thinking and technical expertise to your vision, staying grounded in your goals every step of the way. Strategy beats sizzle in every successful software build. Build it right, or don’t build it at all. Are you building from a blueprint or a pitch deck? #productstrategy #softwaredevelopment #digitaltransformation #buildbetter

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