📅 On April 17, 2025, the Department of Project Management in Information Technologies at NTU “KhPI” hosted a guest lecture for 5th-year Computer Science students.
👨💼 The speaker, Ivan Nesterenko, Senior Project Manager at Ascendix Technologies, shared his extensive experience in IT projects, Agile transformations, and building high-performing teams.
📌 The topic of the lecture — “Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)” — drew strong interest from future IT professionals. Ivan offered practical insights into SAFe implementation in large organizations and explained how Agile, Lean, and DevOps combine to enable scalable, effective solutions.
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🔍 Key focus areas of the session included:
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Why classical Agile doesn’t fit every scale, and how SAFe helps scale Agile to the enterprise level;
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How Lean principles enhance value stream management;
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The integration of DevOps into SAFe for continuous integration, delivery, and feedback;
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How SAFe supports the development of impactful, large-scale business solutions.
🎓 Students had a unique opportunity to interact with an industry expert, explore the real-world challenges of IT project environments, and gain valuable insights into career growth in IT project management.
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💬 We sincerely thank Ivan Nesterenko for his insightful lecture, inspiration, and contribution to the education of future IT professionals. Events like this are a crucial step toward bridging academic knowledge with real-world experience, offering students valuable perspectives for their career paths.
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