AI will be an advisor for day-to-day questions and tasks

“When OpenAI released its first model, I started experimenting”

— At EPAM, I wear multiple hats when it comes to AI. I’m the Discipline Head for the AI-BA Advisory Service, where I’ve built a team of experts who continuously educate business analysts across EPAM on utilizing AI for their tasks, including configuring agents. I’m also a Senior AI Adoption Consultant, working on production projects to integrate AI for roles like BAs, POs, PdMs, and PMs.

As an AI Ambassador, I advocate for its adoption across teams, and as a Tech4Good Delivery Lead for ESG initiatives in Poland, I actively support using AI in impactful projects.

My journey into AI began with curiosity. When OpenAI released its first model, I started experimenting with simple questions about physical training. Later, I used it to build training plans, work on diets, and even tweak my lifestyle.

But my real journey started during my master’s degree. At the time, I worked for a company developing smart public security systems, where I applied what I learned to improve learning and recognition algorithms. Running tests and fine-tuning data gave me hands-on experience that laid the foundation for my work with AI today.

“We can create high-quality videos without a group of creators”

— One of my most surprising “wow” moments with AI was discovering tools like Sora and Google Vids. These platforms allow you to generate short videos for platforms like TikTok or Instagram without involving video-makers.

Of course, in some cases, a group of creators may still be more effective, but the fact that you can now create high-quality videos without them is truly impressive.

“AI should never become the sole decision-maker”

— I believe AI will serve as an advisor for day-to-day questions and tasks, simplifying our lives. However, we must ensure that humanity doesn’t become overly reliant on AI. Without developing our skills, we risk heading toward an anti-utopia, like in the movie WALL-E, where humanity depends entirely on technology and loses the ability to make decisions. AI should be a companion and advisor, but it should never become the sole decision-maker.

Emotional intelligence — understanding and managing emotions, showing empathy, and navigating social interactions — remains crucial for leadership, teamwork, and customer relations in the world of rapid AI development.

Creativity is another key skill. While AI can generate content based on data patterns, true innovation and original ideas require human intuition and lateral thinking.

Understanding body language is also important, as AI still struggles to interpret it effectively.

“Define your goals, assess your literacy level, and discover available tools”

— Start your AI journey by defining the goals you want to achieve — whether it’s using AI for work tasks or personal needs like grocery planning or trip organization.

Next, assess your literacy level. Do you know how to write effective prompts or structure them properly?

Finally, familiarize yourself with the tools available at your organization.

For those looking to dive deeper into AI, I recommend exploring the following resources:

1. Google Workspace: AI-powered collaboration for organizations of all sizes
2. Unleashing the power of NotebookLM: Your AI research and learning companion

“Medieval music keeps me focused”

— What helps me stay focused? Relaxing medieval music.

I’m a big fan of TV shows like Pantheon and Westworld and movies like Upgrade and Blade Runner 2049. These works explore fascinating themes about AI’s role in society and its potential to shape the future.