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• How to Become Successful: Tips From Boris Solopov, CEO of Opticom St. Petersburg

  Who defines the criteria of success? How to set priorities so you can manage your time and attain your goals? Boris Solopov, CEO of Opticom St. Petersburg and ITMO University graduate, expanded on different motivational issues during the "Success: travel notes" open lecture at ITMO's Entrepreneurship Center. ITMO.NEWS put down his advice and recommendations.

  14.06.2018

• ITMO Graduates Reflect on True Value of Education

  Occupational work doesn’t necessarily mean working in the very field the student has been trained for. Today, showing graduates how to apply their competencies is amongst the most important tasks for every university. Graduates Alexey and Andrei Kiselev believe that this is especially relevant in case of ITMO University, which trains its students to be able to apply their knowledge in practically any field. The two of them didn’t build their careers in the field they’ve been trained for in a traditional sense, but rather made the most of the skills they got at the university. In an interview for ITMO.NEWS, they shared their opinion on the widespread cliche of “occupational work”, and how quality education can help you build a unique career path.

  15.05.2018

• Irina Hussainova: Estonian “Scientist of the Year”

  How to make a device that can be used to diagnose dangerous diseases? What helped to design a substrate that allows scientists to grow neurons in artificial conditions? And why is it not enough for a scientist to be an expert in only one specific narrow field? We have got an opportunity to discuss these and other questions with Irina Hussainova, an invited researcher at the International Research Center of Functional Materials and Devices of Optoelectronics and Electronics at ITMO University. This year, she was awarded the title of “Scientist of the Year” in Estonia and she has recently come to St. Petersburg to continue joint research. We asked her about the latest trends in the field of  biohealthcare  and additive technologies, the prospects of cooperating with ITMO and how an opportunity can turn a whole life of a scientist around.

  20.04.2018

• Bar Talk: Young Scientists on Making a Career, Finding Your Place and Globalization of Science

  In the eyes of a layperson, the career of a scientist might seem an extraordinary, lifelong adventure. People foreign to the world of science have little understanding of the factors that influence a scientist’s path in their field. This week, young scientists from ITMO University and The Ioffe Institute gathered in a bar to discuss how the career of a scientist differs from that of other specialists, what is special about working in the Academy of Sciences, whether it is worth it to move to another country, and what is wrong with the current policies of encouraging women into science. ITMO.NEWS publishes the highlights of the discussion.

  13.04.2018

• ITMO Dean Sergei Kozlov Receives Auspicious Award

  Sergei Kozlov, Dean of ITMO’s Department of Photonics and Optical Information Technologies was officially awarded the honorary title "Honored Science Worker of the Russian Federation". The title is awarded for significant contribution to the development of science, creation of new scientific schools and outstanding achievements in training young sciencists. The official ceremony for the award was held on December 15 in Smolny Palace, which is the seat of St. Petersburg’s administration. Professor Kozlov told ITMO.NEWS about his scientific interests, ideal team, criteria for successful research and development and new promising areas in photonics.

  15.12.2017

• Nikolai Filchenko: “One Shouldn’t Aim To Become A Programmer Just Because It's In"

  Being a programmer at a major company doesn’t mean that you’ll get to relax while writing code and using the technologies you like most; on the contrary, you’ll have to look for new solutions, meet strict deadlines, learn to read code written by others and be really meticulous about the development process. Nikolai Filchenko, senior developer at Yandex, speaks about the issues that novice programmers starting work at major companies have to deal with, and the skills that are essential so as to not lag behind in today’s labor market.

  04.12.2017

• “I am a Professional” Competition Starts

  On December 1, the first qualifying online round of the countrywide “I am a Professional” competition was launched. More than 200,000 participants from all over Russia signed up for the competition; the Computer Science subject area, curated by ITMO University,  is among its most popular tracks.

  01.12.2017

• Aleksandr Martynov, Lead Programmer at Netcracker Technology: We Need Programmers Who Understand What They Code For

  These days, programmers are expected to not only know how to code, but also be well-versed in the business processes of the field they are working for. A good specialist is someone who can create solutions for unique tasks, effectively communicate with customers, cooperate with colleagues to solve various problems and is not afraid to take initiative. Aleksandr Martynov, lead programmer at Netcracker Technology, an international company that deals in development, introduction, and maintenance of BSS/OSS systems and SDN/NFV solutions, talks to us about how requirements to programmers change over time and what skills every employee of a major IT-company should possess.

  01.12.2017

• Who Are IT Analysts And Why This Job Is Never Boring

  IT specialists don't just write software for the sake of it, but attempt to solve issues faced by users. With the rapid development of automation and the prospects of digital economy, the demand for specialists able to establish communication between customers and programmers grows. ITMO.NEWS interviews Maria Zvetkova and Ekaterina Ryseva, two analysts from the company Peter-Service , about the skills essential for this work. The company’s specialists also spoke about what determined their career choice and why it’s so important to start working as early as possible.

  30.11.2017

• ITMO.Superheroes: Alfa Bank Northwest’s Head of IT on Secrets of Success

  ITMO University’s Careers Center launches a new season of its ITMO.Superheroes project – a series of open lectures with graduates of ITMO University and well-known experts from all areas of knowledge – from science and social work to business and politics. The new season opened with a meeting with Dmitry Sokiryan, head of Alfa Bank’s Northwest IT Unit. There, Mr. Sokiryan spoke about the importance of having a motto, a team, aiming high and not being afraid of difficulties. ITMO.NEWS provides select quotes.

  27.11.2017