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How to keep your job when AI’s coming for it / Backend engineer / AI and I

EngX Space community leaders about the new video:

— In this episode, meet Aliaksei Kanunnikau — a Senior Backend Engineer at EPAM, who transformed from a .NET developer into an AI-savvy engineer. He shares his honest journey: from skepticism and fear of AI to confidently using it in everyday backend development. You’ll hear how he overcame FOMO, where he started, and how AI now helps him work faster and smarter — without replacing his skills. This video is part of our “AI a I” series — real stories from real developers who already use AI in their work. No hype, just hands-on experience and clear advice on how to get started. If you’re a developer wondering what AI means for your job — this is your shortcut to confidence, clarity, and community. Let’s evolve together!

Published in AI15 September 2025

NAVIGATION

0:00 Intro

0:34 Who am I

0:58 My Journey into IT and EPAM

1:58 Evolution: From .NET Developer to AI Expert

3:28 First Encounter with AI: fears, skepticism, FOMO

4:49 Practice: How I integrated AI into my work

6:36 How I use AI now as a Backend Engineer

9:10 What’s next for the Backend Engineer profession

10:51 How not to be afraid and get started

11:42 Why it’s important to share experience and support each other

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