How Ukrainian IT specialist can go on vacation abroad without crossing the Tisza River [ukr]
Talk presentation
I’m confident that many IT professionals are currently facing the same situation I was in a few months ago. Mobilization, uncertainty. How can I be maximally beneficial to the country with my experience and continue professional development in such circumstances? Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, I've been actively volunteering and assisting the army. Mobilization became the next logical step.
I want to share:
- My journey in IT, volunteering, and the beginning of my service in the Armed Forces
- Impressions from the first few months
- Which Soft Skills are helpful in this context
- I aim to dispel myths about the mobilization process and projects of the Armed Forces. Address your questions
And yes, military personnel can travel abroad during their leave.
Sergii Tovstonog
Innovation and Development Center
- Head of the SAP user care center, Defense Technology Innovation and Development Center of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
- 19 years in the IT industry, with 12 of those years in managerial positions in support and product development
- Built and led several support teams for financial companies, global leaders in the industry
- Backend developer and Engineering Manager for FinTech/AdTech products. Mentor and instructor for Python courses
- Co-founder of the NGO "Friends of the Patron". Conducted over 1000 lessons on mine safety for more than 24,000 students in Ukraine
- Currently serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
- LinkedIn, Facebook, Prjctrmentor, DOU interview