Author: Abulfaz Ahmadov

In this exciting episode of the Mindecs Tech Careers Podcast#13, we dive into the world of AI-driven innovation in the construction and real estate industries with Johannes Berggren, the Head of Engineering at Findable.

🔍 About Johannes Berggren
Johannes is a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for technology, management, and AI solutions. As the Head of Engineering at Findable, he plays a crucial role in developing cutting-edge AI technology that helps structure and make sense of building documentation, making the industry more efficient, transparent, and sustainable.

🏗️ What is Findable?
Founded in 2020, Findable is a rapidly growing AI-powered startup that aims to revolutionize the construction and real estate industries. Their platform leverages advanced AI to organize and analyze building documentation, helping companies streamline operations and enhance productivity. With a strong and dynamic team, Findable is making waves in the industry, offering innovative solutions to long-standing challenges.

🎧 Key Takeaways from the Episode
✅ AI in Construction – How Findable is using AI to transform building documentation and improve efficiency.
✅ Leadership & Innovation – Johannes shares insights on leading engineering teams in a fast-growing startup.
✅ The Future of AI in Real Estate – Predictions on how AI will continue to shape the industry.
✅ Scaling a Tech Startup – The challenges and strategies behind growing a successful AI company.

💡 Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, software engineer, or startup founder, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

In the latest episode of the Mindecs Tech Careers Podcast, Abulfaz Ahamdov sit down with Jorge Rebolledo, a seasoned Data Strategy Architect and AI Solutions Leader. As the CTO of Tinkery, Jorge has been at the forefront of data innovation, helping companies scale their systems, design intelligent products, and lead through digital transformation.

🔍 Key Takeaways from the Episode:
✅ Scaling Data Systems – Jorge shares insights on building robust data infrastructures that support real-time decision-making.
✅ AI-Driven Innovation – How AI is reshaping industries and the ethical considerations behind responsible AI deployment.
✅ Leadership in Tech – The importance of fostering collaboration between engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
✅ Navigating Digital Transformation – Strategies for modernizing legacy systems and embedding automation to streamline operations.

💡 Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, data engineer, or aspiring AI leader, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Navigating the Job Market as a Senior Executive: Insights from Steven Jackson on Mindecs Tech Careers Podcast

In the latest episode of the Mindecs Tech Careers podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Steven Jackson, a distinguished software engineering leader who is currently navigating the job market in search of a senior executive role: Steven’s extensive experience and thoughtful insights made for an engaging and informative discussion.

A Journey of Leadership and Innovation

Steven Jackson’s career in the tech industry spans over two decades, during which he has held numerous leadership positions. His journey is a testament to the power of continuous learning and adaptability. Throughout the podcast, Steven shared stories from his career, highlighting the importance of staying current with technological advancements and fostering a culture of innovation within teams.

 

The Competitive Landscape of Senior Executive Roles

One of the central themes of the episode was the current state of the job market for senior executives in the tech industry. Steven noted that while opportunities abound, the competition is intense. He emphasized that candidates must not only demonstrate their technical prowess but also their ability to lead and inspire. Companies today are looking for leaders who can drive growth, manage complex challenges, and foster a culture of innovation.

 

Building a Personal Brand

Steven also discussed the importance of building a strong personal brand. He offered practical advice on how to effectively market oneself, from optimizing LinkedIn profiles to engaging in meaningful networking. Steven’s key takeaway was to be authentic and consistent in your messaging, as this builds credibility and trust within the industry.

The Power of Mentorship

Another significant topic was the role of mentorship in career development. Steven underscored the value of both having mentors and being a mentor to others. He believes that mentorship is a two-way street that not only aids personal growth but also strengthens the tech community. Steven encouraged listeners to seek out mentors who can provide guidance and support, especially during career transitions.

Looking Forward

As Steven continues his search for a senior executive role, he remains optimistic about the future. He is confident that his extensive experience and leadership skills will open doors to exciting opportunities. Steven’s parting advice to fellow job seekers is to stay resilient, keep learning, and never underestimate the power of networking.

 

Enjoy the podcast!

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SiteLint: Discover what your real users are experiencing

The 9th Episode is a non-standard one, because not only Abulfaz Ahmadov was hosting the podcast, but also our partner Viktor Didenchuk participated, in interviewing together our special guest – Cezary Tomczyk from Sitelient. In March 2023, the Founder of SiteLint, took the stage at A11yTalks and agreed to talk to us in the new episode of Mindecs Tech Careers Podcast.

What is interesting about SiteLint is that Cezary emphasized the need to significantly recalibrate the remediation process. Accessibility quality testing is crucial, especially as web apps and sites grow in complexity. SiteLint’s innovative approach goes beyond traditional crawling and server-side analysis. By combining manual and automated testing, they’ve transformed the landscape. SiteLint’s approach considers real-world scenarios, ensuring that accessibility testing aligns with actual user experiences.

Here are the key points from the podcast:

1. Cezary’s Journey: Our guest told us how he started his career, and how the industry looked like back then.

2. Accessibility industry: Why this industry is so important now, and how the product improves the standards for quality. Just imagine, nearly 1 billion people are somehow under the category of target audience.

3. Challenges: SiteLint team had a lot of challenges on the way, and Cezary told how he is dealing with them, as an entrepreneur.

Conclusion

Cezary highlighted the importance of understanding how users interact with digital content. Additionally, his rich experience allows to get something really important for those who like to start their product. And definitely, Viktor added his contrast to the episode with interesting questions he had.

Enjoy the podcast!

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GoBubble: Analyzing and understanding the emotional data in your community

Our 4th episode of Mindecs Tech Careers Podcast is about how Claudio Paolicelli and the team of GoBubble created a product that helps organizations and communities make better decisions, by understanding and distilling the emotional data in the community. Claudio told us about perspectives of Generative AI, the products they build, and how you can benefit from understanding the sentiment.

This podcast is also interesting thanks to our guest’s rich experience in building development teams and delivering products in different industries like gaming, generative AI, and others.

Here are some key takeaways from the podcast featuring Claudio Paolicelli:

1. Diverse Expertise: Claudio has a diverse background spanning the e-commerce/marketplace, banking, social, gaming, and AI sectors. His experience allows him to approach product development with a comprehensive and quality-focused mindset.

2. Leadership and Team Management: We discussed what our guest expects from people and what the Engineering Manager/CTO is about in the job. How to switch from an Engineering role to Engineering Manager Role.

3. Potential openings and opportunities: Claudio has announced some potential openings they might have in the future. Also, he revealed what should people do to stay competitive in modern market.

 

Conclusion

The episode is full of insights into different interesting topics for tech professionals. Starting with how the company tries to make communities safer and wisely use the data and up to Claudio’s rich experience of finding a good job, staying competitive in job market and how he builds his  teams.

Enjoy the podcast!

Ridocu: Making Bureaucracy simple

We are excited to launch the second episode of Mindecs Tech Careers Podcast, where we discuss different stories of interesting people from the industry. In the Episode, Abulfaz discusses with Dmitry Zviagilsky, the Founder and CEO of Ridocu the challenges of building the startup, immigration problems, and financial runway.

Ridocu comes from “Rid of documents”. Dmitry with the team tries to make the interaction of immigrants with the governments easier. The application has already been launched for Android, and we expect it soon to appear on Apple App Store.

Here are the key points from the podcast:

1. Turn bad things into positive outcomes: The idea of this app existed for nearly 10 years before Dmitry decided to try it and the layoff helped him to finally get started.

2. Immigration problems: Not only do you have to deal with a lot of bureaucracy, but also other challenges, like language problems, lack of experience, etc.

3. Financial runway: We touched on the problem of financial runway, and why startups need to act quickly and start making revenue as soon as it’s possible.

Conclusion

As we wrap up this podcast-inspired blog post, let’s raise a virtual toast to Dmitry Zviagilsky and Ridocu. In our opinion, this project is a good example, of trying to solve a real problem, with a huge audience that encounters it.

Enjoy the podcast!

 

Building a Gaming Empire with Passion and Purpose

We are happy to launch our first episode of Mindecs Tech Careers Podcast, where we discuss different stories of interesting people from the industry. In this Episode, Abulfaz has discussed with Dan Ghitza, the CEO of Zarzilla Games the industry of Social Card Games.

In the dynamic world of gaming, where creativity meets technology, few leaders stand out as boldly as Dan Ghitza, the visionary CEO of Zarzilla. In our recent podcast episode, we had the privilege of diving deep into Dan’s journey, exploring the secrets behind Zarzilla’s success, and uncovering the essence of building a gaming empire.

Dan Ghitza, Zarzilla Games CEO

Here are the key points from the podcast:

1. Dan Ghitza: As the CEO of ZARZILLA, Dan brings a wealth of experience and insights into the gaming industry.

2. Business Building: Dan delves deep into the intricacies of building a successful gaming company. He shares valuable lessons on creating a brand and emphasizes the importance of having fun in whatever you do.

3. ZARZILLA: The gaming company led by Dan has achieved remarkable success, and his vision for the brand is inspiring.

Conclusion

As we wrap up our podcast episode, one thing is clear: Dan’s approach to business is refreshingly different. He reminds us that success isn’t just about numbers; it’s about the thrill of creation, the joy of play, and the magic of connecting with gamers worldwide.

Please enjoy the podcast!