Authority Partners Podcast
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -OK, everyone knows that #APKnowsIT. Our global team of 500+ geeks, who work globally on five continents, across 30+ countries, are #CreatingExcellence every day. We want to share our excellence with the IT community. We aim to educate, inspire, and motivate IT, professionals, worldwide.
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Ensuring quality, compliance and client satisfaction using automation in audits
January 22, 2024 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBExplore the dynamic realm of internal audits, revealing the transformative power of automation with MS Power Platform and Power BI. From ISO certifications to the critical role of CAPA systems, our subject matter experts provide a concise, yet comprehensive, look at how Authority Partners elevates audit processes for enhanced efficiency and client satisfaction.
Trust the Machine: A Dialogue on AI Ethics and Data Security
November 13, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBJoin us in our latest podcast episode where we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics and data security. Our hosts, Carlos Julio Tejada, Engineering Manager, and Dino Buljubasic, Head of Infrastructure, share insights on what inspired this crucial conversation and explore real-life examples of ethical dilemmas and security challenges in the world of AI.
AI-Powered: From Zero to Hero
August 16, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBExplore a future where AI meets classic storytelling with your hosts, Burak Bolek and Beste Nur Pacci. Explore an app created by Burak, powered by ChatGPT, that spins tales and teaches invaluable lessons. Witness words come alive through AI's magic. We discuss child safety, content appropriateness and data privacy as important considerations. Discover how AI can augment human creativity and envision a bright future for AI-driven tales. Presented by Authority Partners, your gateway to AI-powe...
Unleashing the Power of Dynamics 365
June 02, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBJoin us for an exciting episode of the Authority Partners podcast, where we dive into the limitless potential of Dynamics 365. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Onela Pilipovic, a seasoned Senior Account Executive, and Goran Lazic, a highly skilled Dynamics 365 Senior Program Architect, this podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking the full power of Dynamics 365 and revolutionizing your business.
Clean Architecture
April 20, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBClean Architecture is more than just a design pattern, it's a philosophy that can transform the way software is developed. It is a powerful tool for software developers that prioritizes code organization, enabling it to be flexible and scalable as business requirements evolve over time. By emphasizing the separation of concerns, independence of frameworks and platforms, and testability of code, Clean Architecture helps developers create a codebase that is maintainable, adaptable and easy to ...
Feedback Culture: The Key to Unlocking Your Team’s Potential
March 30, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBIn this podcast, Talent Management specialists Mirna Dajanovic and Vedrana Biberovic explore the importance of feedback culture in organizations. Feedback culture is a crucial component for growth and development, yet people often struggle with giving and receiving feedback. In this episode, Mirna and Vedrana provide valuable insights on the benefits of giving and receiving constructive feedback, how to give feedback effectively and the importance of specificity when doing so.
Manual vs Automation Testing: What's the Perfect Ratio?
March 02, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, we'll be diving into the world of software testing. This podcast topic is a hotly debated one in the industry: manual versus automation testing. With the growing emphasis on speed and efficiency, automation testing has become increasingly popular. However, there are still some who believe that manual testing is the superior method. We'll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches and what the perfect ratio of manual to automation testing might be. Whether y...
Creating Talent: The AP Lab Story
December 29, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBSumming up 2022 with a full podcast studio and one of our favorite topics: AP Lab. Led by dedicated Authority Partners consultants, AP Lab is a 16-week program focusing on full-stack development and quality assurance, covering the entire software development lifecycle. For this session, we gathered our very own AP Lab Alumni, Nerma Hanić, Eldin Cengic and Rabina Jusufovic; AP Lab coordinator and TA Specialist Anela Tucakovic; and current lab trainee Adnan Bucalovic. They talk about the pro...
How to Implement Automation and Start with DevOps on Legacy Programs
November 30, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBWorking on legacy enterprise systems is always challenging. Successfully implementing automation to legacy programs is even more complex. Automation is just an extension of the manual approach. On that topic, our perfect podcast duo, Adnan Mujkanovic, QA Solution Architect, and Imer Muhovic, QA Analyst, Program Architect and Test Automation Engineer at Authority Partners, sat down to discuss how to implement automation and start with DevOps on legacy programs. Curious about it? New episode...
Imer Muhovic & Adnan Mujkanovic: Microservices Testing Made Easy
October 31, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThe truth is, you really can't make testing easy. But you can definitely make it easier. In this podcast episode, our very own QA gurus will discuss the topic "Microservices Testing Made Easy." With widespread serverless and cloud adoption, microservices have become the de-facto standard for creating new applications, yet their testing still poses challenges as integration testing a large number of microservices is never easy. Join us as we share our own experiences with resolving such chall...
Erica Olsen & Dino Beslic, Topic: “Strategic Planning”
May 20, 2022 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBEvery year, the AP management team comes together for strategic planning, presenting it to the whole organization in an effort to connect purpose with direction. In the newest episode of AP Podcast, a special guest and friend of AP, Erica Olsen, CEO and Founder of OnStrategy, joined Dino Beslic, CFO at AP, to talk about strategic planning and why your organization should do it. In this episode, Erica and Dino cover the dos and don’ts of strategy to guide you through the journey of planning ...
Larisa Halilovic, Topic: 'Leadership in hybrid times'
April 15, 2022 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWith the new normal, Hybrid work is here to stay, and that’s a fact. Since Authority Partners operates globally in 30 countries, this type of work is standard for us. But, to access the benefits hybrid working brings – better productivity and inclusivity – companies need leaders who have the skills to execute a good hybrid learning strategy. In the new episode of the AP Podcast, we discuss the characteristics of successful leaders, how emotional intelligence is connected to them, how compan...
Amina Karic & Zerina Mandzo, Topic: ‘Women in Information Technology Sector’
March 18, 2022 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBAs the Ban Ki-Moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations said: “Investing in women is not only the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do.” For the Authority Partners, gender diversity is one of our business priorities. In AP, close to 30% are women. While this is an excellent number for the IT industry, there is still much to do. We are involved in IT girls, the Women mentorship network, Women’s Empowerment Principles program. In AP, do not differentiate between men a...
Dino Esposito & Mirano Galijasevic, Topic: ‘Helping Junior Developers to Grow’
February 18, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBSteve Jobs once said: ‘We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.’ Is it better to hire people with built-in skills, Experts, or grow Junior Developers or both? Yes, we know this is a million-dollar question, but in this exclusive podcast, Dino Esposito and Mirano Galijasevic agreed to share their experience in this particular situation. It is our great pleasure to have Dino, a frequent speaker at industry events worldwide who authored 25+ books (check his LinkedIn cover) and 10...
Ena Durmisevic, Topic: ‘Scrum + DevOps, Better Together?’
January 21, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn today’s world, companies strive to achieve a blend of technology and business by supporting cross-functional and business-oriented teams in working together to deliver a piece of software. But, that kind of organizational change will not make a difference unless the value that these teams are delivering is understood, measured, and reported transparently. But how do we achieve this? Professionals usually ask: ‘Which one should we use, Scrum or DevOps?’. Does it really need to be a sing...
Erol & Maja Karabeg, Topic: ‘Founders interview: AP Journey to the Next Level of Excellence and Growth’
December 17, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBLet’s wrap this year up with a special edition Authority Partners podcast, with how we love to call them “power couple” who have been working together for the last 30 years. Did you know that AP story started back in their home country - Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Erol opened his first business, software company “Kako?” and Maja joined as the first employee. They both started programming in the early 80s. Yes, they are the Authority Partners founders, Erol and Maja Karabeg. We are exc...
Dalibor Marijanovic, Topic: ‘How curiosity leads to innovation in digital transformation?’
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBCreativity is the capability of an individual or team to make something new. Innovation is the usage of that creativity. But what does it take to be innovative nowadays and in digital transformation? What is the difference between innovation and creativity, what kind of innovation exists, and when innovation gives value? Let’s deep dive into these questions and much more with Dalibor Marijanovic, Executive Vice President of Consulting at AP with whom in episode 24 we discuss the topic of h...
Steve Smith & Mirano Galijasevic, Topic: ‘Cloud Architecture and Microservices Design Patterns’
October 15, 2021 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThird Friday in this month means - It’s Podcast time! In episode 23 we have two masterminds combined. Steve Smith and Mirano Galijasevic are discussing a hot topic: ‘Cloud Architecture and Microservices Design Patterns’. The benefits of Microservices architecture are obvious to everybody, but properly designing solutions around this architecture is quite challenging and involved. There are many patterns that can be used to achieve this, but when and how to use each one of them requires a h...
Burak Atamguc, Topic: ‘The Importance of Strengthening Relationships with Clients’
September 17, 2021 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBWould you agree that in today’s world and crowded marketplaces, delivering a service or selling top-notch products isn’t enough anymore? We believe that the actual difference comes with the quality of the relationship we create with our clients. If you are interested in strengthening relationships with clients, go to your favorite podcast platform because we bring you Burak Atamguc, Director of Account Management at AP, to tell your more about it! Disclaimer: The views expressed in this po...
Ena Taslaman, Topic: ‘Creating Shared Purpose and Commitment Through Internal Communication’
August 20, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBCommunication is an art, and the art of communication is the language of authority. And, at AP, DO must match the SAY! Make sure to listen to the new podcast episode where Ena Taslaman, Head of PR and Communications Department at AP, talks about internal communication playing a big role in company culture. Let's dive into concepts of internal communications, employee engagement, culture warriors, change management, and why employees are the most important audience in AP. Let us take you t...
Amela IvkoviC O'Reilly and Adnan Catovic, Topic: 'Happy, Healthy Programmer'
July 16, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB‘Happy and Healthy programmer’ – does this sound familiar? Well yes, you’re right! We had recently done Dev Talks MeetUP on this theme where Adnan Catovic, an Engineering Manager at AP shared his own experience and how he managed to overcome health obstacles and became a Happy and Healthy programmer but with this Podcast, we are going a few steps further and bringing Amela Ivković O'Reilly, who is a nutritionist, and Member of the Association of Nutritionists of Ireland, Great Britain, and ...
Lidia Mansur, Topic: “Emotional Intelligence from Business Analyst Perspective”
June 18, 2021 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBHello, podcasters! Yes, we know you've been waiting for the next episode of your favorite technology podcast, and here we go! In episode 19, we combine Emotional Intelligence with the role of Business Analyst. Lidia Mansur, who is obtaining this role at AP, discusses why it is vital to handle emotions and use them to our advantage. Before that, Lidia shares her own experience as Business Analyst and why this role is responsible for bridging the gap between IT and the business using data an...
Amila Kurtović, Tema: “Feedback kultura u AP-u”
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBTražite li novi posao ili spremni ste za napredak u karijeri? Kao i sve velike kompanije, i mi težimo zapošljavanju najboljih i cijenimo izvrsnost, stabilnost, društvenu odgovornost, rast i razvoj. Kako je ovo relevantno za vas? Pa, kada odlučite aplicirati na poziciju koja vam je primamljiva, visina plate I sama hijerarhiska postavka više nije toliko važna. Veoma je bitno da vam ta pozicija dopušta napredak unutar kompanije, kakve benefite nudi a svi želimo radni dan započeti s osmijehom...
Amila Kurtovic, Topic: “Feedback Culture in AP”
May 21, 2021 03:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBAre you searching for a new job? Are you ready for the new path in your career? Like all great companies, we strive to hire the best, and we value Excellence, Stability, Social Responsibility, and Growth and Development. How is this relevant to you? When it comes to that one Vacancy you are ready to apply for, it's not all about the paycheck or position. It's also about how you can grow from it, what else benefits you, and if every workday starts with a smile and become an adventure. We wan...
Ervina Muftic, Topic: “The importance of negotiating”
April 23, 2021 03:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn the new AP Podcast episode, we are opening the topic about something we all do every day, but in different surroundings and atmospheres with one aim - to get a 'Yes'. We talk about 'The importance of negotiating' where we focus on business goals. This kind of negotiating requires skills different from where our aim is not a business. Negotiation holds the key to getting ahead in the workplace, resolving conflicts, and creating value contracts. In episode 17, Ervina Muftic, Project Manag...
Aida Beganovic, Topic: “Managing client expectations and constant changes”
March 19, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBTGIF! But it's not just any Friday – it's the third Friday in a month, and that means only one – New AP Podcast episode is out! Yes, Friday is always an excellent time for you to grow together with us and share excellence. It's no secret that AP Podcast is designed to share tips and tricks about everything we know, with only one goal – to grow together and create excellence. Constant learning and improving yourself through AP Podcasts? Why not! Subscription to the AP Podcast is entirely fr...
Kenan Hadzirovic, Topic: ‘How AP Lab Transforms Careers?’
February 19, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBSince the Applications for the AP LAB Spring Sessions are open, it’s understandable that we got so many questions about it. Although you can find all the needed information about AP LAB through our website and Social media, we wanted to give you even more. That’s why in the new episode of AP Podcast, we hosted Kenan Hadzirovic, Program Architect at AP and AP LAB Mentor. Kenan holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Sarajevo. Still, his career has started wit...
Hana Kocan Bibic, Topic: ‘AP Culture: How to know if we are a match?’
January 15, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIt’s time for the first podcast in 2021, and we are kicking off this year with a topic about AP Culture where Hana Kocan Bibic, Talent Acquisition Specialist at AP, will discuss why cultural fit is essential and how to know if you are a match. Having an active community where people are culturally fitting is vital for the business entity as it is for an individual as it facilitates satisfaction, growth, productiveness, and success. When you are thinking about joining a company, it’s recomme...
Emir Karabeg and Greg Kaplan, Topic: ‘College admissions process in the US and the future of education’
December 18, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn the new Podcast episode, Emir Karabeg and Greg Kaplan, Founders of Artis, talk about the college admissions path to build an Artis application. Artis is the customized college admissions app, available at App store/Play store, provides the strategy to help students gain admission to the school of their choice. It is based on the belief that every family should have a personal plan that tailors the college admissions process to a student's long-term success. This success story began with...
Alen Durgut, Topic: ‘How to deal with Enterprise Software?’
November 20, 2020 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn a today business world Enterprise software is getting infused with such energy that it is arguably the hottest space in tech. The bigger your business grows, the more diverse your software requirements become. The best way to fulfill them is by using software enterprise solutions, but let’s stop there for a second and let’s find out ‘What is the best way to build it?’, and ‘How to maintain it during the long period?’. Alen Durgut, Lead Software Engineer and Program Architect in AP, wi...
Dino Buljubasic, Topic: ‘System engineer - Swiss Army Knife of IT’
October 16, 2020 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MBTGIF! That means it’s time for some knowledge sharing! Yap, you’re guessing – it’s Podcast time! Ever wondered about the role of a system engineer in a software development company, or about a system engineer’s role in general? Well if so, you’re in the right place. In the new episode of the AP Podcast we discuss what roles and responsibilities a system engineer has and how does he/she fit into Authority Partners environment and culture. Our guest is Dino Buljubasic who is Lead System Eng...
Ammar Salosevic, Topic: ‘Automation testing within SDLC’
September 18, 2020 01:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBEvery third Friday in a month means - high-level excitement because it’s time for the new episode of AP Podcast! Every AP Podcast is sharing knowledge-driven, and it’s all about us growing together. In the new episode, our guest is Ammar Salosevic, the QA Analyst at AP. We talk about ‘Automation testing within SDLC’ and why it is an essential step in QA, which is often neglected. Ammar will explain the difference between Manual and Automation tester, the best programming language/framew...
Zerina Sulejmanovic Terzic, Topic: ‘How to ace a job interview at Authority Partners?’
August 21, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MBDo you wonder how to ace a job interview at Authority Partners and get the job? In the AP Podcast, we host Zerina Sulejmanovic Terzic, a Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist at AP. Zerina shares tips and tricks on applying for a job, presenting yourself in the best way, preparing for the interview, and many more. All packed in 10 minutes discussion. :) It is well known that we are always offering opportunities for motivated individuals who are ready to learn and to achieve professional and p...
Dino Esposito, Topic: ‘Architecting Intelligent Software’ (Part 2)
July 17, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThird Friday in a month means it's time for the new episode of the AP Podcast! We know a lot of you have been waiting for the second part of the AP Podcast episode entitled 'Architecting Intelligent Software' by Dino Esposito, Software Architect, and Mirano Galijasevic, Head of R&D at AP. Today is the day! Last month you had the opportunity to listen to a fruitful discussion about The REST and gRPC Protocol. If you're into Tech, and we know you are, you shouldn't miss an episode where two...
Dino Esposito, Topic: ‘Architecting Intelligent Software’ (Part 1)
June 19, 2020 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBAre you ready for the special episode of the AP Podcast? In episode eight (part 1) of the AP Podcast, we have two masterminds combined. Mirano Galijasevic, Head of R&D at AP, hosts Dino Esposito, one of the most prominent architects of our time, for a fruitful discussion. Mirano holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, and he is one of the most knowledgeable guys that we know. Dino is an original thinker in the domain of Artificial Intelligence, who authored 20 books and 1000 articles in 25 year...
Ema Borovina, Topic: ‘Productivity and work-life balance when working from home’
May 15, 2020 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn just a few weeks, if not days, everything around us has changed profoundly. Without any notification or preparation, we found ourselves in a situation where we are isolated, working from home, some of us leading virtual teams, some of us managing spouses and kids at the same time, as managing work. Sounds familiar? Yes, we all face the challenge of adapting to a new normal. But, don't worry we got you covered! In the new episode of the AP Podcast, we host a special guest, Ema Borovina, ...
Ema Borovina, Tema: ‘Produktivnost i ravnoteža poslovnog života kada radite od kuće’
May 15, 2020 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBU samo nekoliko sedmica, ako ne i dana, naš se svijet, kao i naš način rada, uveliko promijenio. Bez bilo kakve najave ili pripreme, našli smo se u situaciji da smo izolovani, da radimo od kuće, neki od nas vode virtualne timove, neki od nas se bave supružnicima i djecom u isto vrijeme, kada moraju raditi. Zvuči poznato? Da! Svi smo se našli u istoj situaciji i istim uslovima rada u kojima pokušavamo pronaći najbolje riješenje za rad. Zato se u novoj epizodi AP Podcasta bavimo temom ‘T...
Mustafa Mehmedic, Topic: ‘Cross-System Cross-Functional teams’
April 16, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBAs a former software developer, and now a PM/SM, Mustafa Mehmedic really understands team's needs and how to put their effort in the right direction. Have start-up experience, and experience with engineering, development, testing, maintenance, and team’s organization. Now really focused on how to improve team’s efficiency, using tools, team's structure, and improving their communication. In episode 6, we will talk about what does it really mean to work in a complex environment. Put your us...
Ioanna Papakanderaki, Topic: 'Sprint Goal - Key element for happy Scrum Team'
March 20, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.47 MBThere’s no better time for learning new things and sharing knowledge than today. Staying home is a great opportunity to turn on your headphones and listen to a new episode of the AP podcast. This time Ioanna Papakanderaki, Program Manager at AP, freely shared her experience on a sprint goal, a key element for a happy scrum team. In this podcast, we talk about the importance of the Sprint Goal as an essential element. Ioanna uncovers how to set up the sprint goal, potential root causes of n...
Adnan Mujkanovic, Topic: 'Quality vs deadlines'
February 21, 2020 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MBWe already know that you are excited just like us, about every third Friday in a month. Why? Because it is a time for the new episode of AP Podcasts! In episode 4, Adnan Mujkanovic, Program Architect and QA Engineer at AP, will discuss what should be priority in IT Industry, Quality or Deadline? Is meeting deadlines a factor of quality work? Do they complete or compete with each other? Grow with us as you are learning from AP’s bests. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are...
Ammar Arnautovic, Topic: 'Are Enterprises Agile for Agile?'
January 17, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MBWe are excited to announce the third episode of the AP Podcasts! In this episode, we host Ammar Arnautovic, a Program Architect at AP, to talk about the topic ‘Are Enterprises Agile for Agile?’. During our talk, Ammar emphasized the importance of Agile Enterprise as a way to create an adaptable future-proof organization. We concluded that it's not about what is better, but what is right for your context. Want to learn more about this challenging process from our expert? Press play, an...
Mustafa Toroman, Topic: ‘DevOps transformation’
December 20, 2019 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.56 MBIt's time for the second episode of AP Podcasts! In this episode, Mustafa Toroman, MVP and Program Architect & Lead System Engineer at AP, is talking about DevOps Transformation. DevOps Transformation is a process by which a company transitions from a traditional or non-DevOps method of Software delivery to a DevOps method of software delivery and maintenance. We want to grow our community together and share our knowledge because we want you to be the next excellence creator. Press play...
Adnan Ahmethodzic, Topic: ‘Cross-functional teams’
November 15, 2019 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBOK, everyone knows that #APIKnowsIT. Every day 300+ geeks on 5 continents in 13 time zones are #CreatingExcellence from 1998. And now some of them are going even further. Through the ‘AP Podcasts’ we want to share our excellence with society. We created ‘AP Podcasts’ to educate, inspire and motivate you. The AP Podcasts are publishing monthly, every third Friday in a month. We are going to talk about various topics in the IT industry. In the first episode, Adnan Ahmethodzic, Software Arc...