Joonathan Mägi: From front-end team at Skype to CTO role at Klaus

In this podcast episode, Amir H. Fassihi, the studio director at Dead Mage – renowned for titles like Tale of Ronin, Children of Morta, and Shadow Blade – delves into the multifaceted world of game development. From navigating the exciting yet challenging game release process to fostering a thriving team atmosphere, Amir and our host, Fergus, cover a wide range of topics. Amir shares his perspective on the challenges and rewards of being a studio director, emphasizing the delicate balance between creative freedom and strategic planning. He highlights the importance of establishing a collaborative and innovative team culture while acknowledging the irreplaceable value of face-to-face interactions. The episode delves into the cultural influences that shaped Tale of Ronin, exploring the samurai spirit and the humanity of these warriors. Amir provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the game's development, art style, and the tools they used – including the internal tool called Rashomon. Amir and Fergus also touch on the role of AI and the future of game development, suggesting a crossroad of creativity and technology that will transform the gaming landscape.We are Revolgy - a leading European cloud partner with cloud teams around the world. Our cloud engineers and architects provide professional and managed services for your projects on GCP and AWS. In a nutshell, we help to make life digital-native companies and SMBs in the cloud easier. Check our website revolgy.com for more information. Make sure to follow Revolgy on Spotify, Linkedin, and X. Thanks a lot for listening, and see you next time!

Prateek Gupta is the Head of Engineering at Stashfin, a digital lender that provides personal loans to individuals without credit cards. Prateek is passionate about Stashfin’s mission to provide financial services to people who are not traditionally served by banks. He is facing a number of challenges in delivering this mission, including the need to revamp the company’s technology stack and service architecture and the need to build products that are tailored to the needs of the target market. Notably, Stashfin has earned its stripes as one of LinkedIn’s top startup brands to work for, and Prateek is excited to be part of a team of talented engineers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of their customers. The conversation further explores the dynamic landscape of the Indian market — a very exciting space for startups, developing quickly with support from the Indian government — and the use of AI and new advancements in terms of customer support.We are Revolgy - a leading European cloud partner with cloud teams around the world. Our cloud engineers and architects provide professional and managed services for your projects on GCP and AWS. In a nutshell, we help to make life digital-native companies and SMBs in the cloud easier. Check our website revolgy.com for more information. Make sure to follow Revolgy on Spotify, Linkedin, and X. Thanks a lot for listening, and see you next time!

Today, we invited Robert Hein, an entrepreneur, innovator, and mentor who helps companies define, build, and scale digital business models. He spent over 15 years helping startups and major international corporations across various industries with their e-commerce infrastructure. The inspiring discussion revolved around Robert's extensive career in e-commerce and technology, emphasizing business model creation, utilization of AI, culture, and leadership. The dialogue included talking points such as tackling challenges while expanding businesses in different geographies, implementing AI and data strategies at Berlin Brands Group (where Robert acted as CIO), and current trend anticipation on the future of e-commerce. Moreover, Robert shared his thoughts about significant cultural diversity in the business landscape and its effects on entrepreneurial ventures. The conversation also touches on work-life balance and the importance of nurturing creativity and strategic thinking.We are Revolgy - a leading European cloud partner with cloud teams around the world. Our cloud engineers and architects provide professional and managed services for your projects on GCP and AWS. In a nutshell, we help to make life digital-native companies and SMBs in the cloud easier. Check our website revolgy.com for more information. Make sure to follow Revolgy on Spotify, Linkedin, and X. Thanks a lot for listening, and see you next time!

In our latest podcast episode, Fergus O’Callaghan sits down with Fran Villalba Segarra, the CEO and founder of Internxt. Fran shares his journey to entrepreneurship and insights into why Valencia is the ideal startup hub, while also discussing the challenges Spain faces in terms of business regulation. Fran believes in a company culture that fosters dedicated individuals to create strong tech. He advocates for a digital world that respects one’s privacy and shares his vision for a future where data is secure. He also gives us an exclusive sneak peek into Internxt’s upcoming features and his visionary outlook for the future. Don’t miss this insightful podcast episode! Stand for privacy, switch to Internxt - protect your privacy with our open source and encrypted suite of secure services. Internxt Drive, Photos, Send, and more.We are Revolgy - a leading European cloud partner with cloud teams around the world. Our cloud engineers and architects provide professional and managed services for your projects on GCP and AWS. In a nutshell, we help to make life digital-native companies and SMBs in the cloud easier. Check our website revolgy.com for more information. Make sure to follow Revolgy on Spotify, Linkedin, and X. Thanks a lot for listening, and see you next time!

Lucy Gillam invited to our podcast Nuria Sarah Pinder, Google Cloud Partner Manager with a strong UX background. In this episode, Lucy and Nuria cover a wide range of topics, from the role of women in tech to the future of AI and data analytics. The discussion about generative AI and its potential impact on various sectors, including sustainability, is fascinating. The conversation also delves into the importance of diversity and inclusion, both in terms of gender and neurodiversity, and how these factors can contribute to business success. The podcast also touches on upcoming events and influencers to follow for those interested in staying updated on the latest trends in technology. Overall, it's a rich and insightful conversation that offers valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of technology, the role of diversity in the tech industry, and the potential for AI and data analytics to drive innovation and efficiency.We are Revolgy - a leading European cloud partner with cloud teams around the world. Our cloud engineers and architects provide professional and managed services for your projects on GCP and AWS. In a nutshell, we help to make life digital-native companies and SMBs in the cloud easier. Check our website revolgy.com for more information. Make sure to follow Revolgy on Spotify, Linkedin, and X. Thanks a lot for listening, and see you next time!

Have you ever dreamed of playing your favorite childhood game again, ideally in multiplayer and with high-quality graphics? Aspyr Media re-creates and re-platforms iconic games, so you can play them on today's machines and modern graphics. Our guest, Daniel Hagen, is a crucial person in this process as IT Director. Our hosts Štěpán and Fergus, asked Daniel what was behind the resurrection of these games. And rest assured, it's not always a walk in the park. Why and how Daniel got into the games industry in the first place? And, of course, where the role of the cloud is connected to remote game development? Listen to interview about games like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Sid Meier's Civilization® VI: Leader Pass.We are Revolgy - a leading European cloud partner with cloud teams around the world. Our cloud engineers and architects provide professional and managed services for your projects on GCP and AWS. In a nutshell, we help to make life digital-native companies and SMBs in the cloud easier. Check our website revolgy.com for more information. Make sure to follow Revolgy on Spotify, Linkedin, and X. Thanks a lot for listening, and see you next time!

Would you say that Ukraine is one of the most digitalized countries in Europe? No? Then it would be best if you listened to this episode. We had the unique opportunity to interview Mstyslav Banik, The Director of eServices at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. You'll learn how Ukraine got started with digitization. What happens when another country invades your country? And what needs to be done from the point of view of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine? Štěpán Kaiser asked how they dealt with this situation from the technology point of view and how important is the "state in the smartphone" when a country is attacked.We are Revolgy - a leading European cloud partner with cloud teams around the world. Our cloud engineers and architects provide professional and managed services for your projects on GCP and AWS. In a nutshell, we help to make life digital-native companies and SMBs in the cloud easier. Check our website revolgy.com for more information. Make sure to follow Revolgy on Spotify, Linkedin, and X. Thanks a lot for listening, and see you next time!

Do you need an internal developer platform? And what about GCP and AWS? In this insightful episode, join Fernando Villalba, Senior Technology Evangelizer at Humanitec, and podcast host Štěpán Kaiser as they dissect the utility of internal developer platforms. They also dive into the hotly debated AWS vs. GCP dilemma, evaluating user experiences to help you make an informed choice. Fernando also shares an interesting and unique perspective on careers in IT (and careers in general) and great tips on pursuing the ideal career path of your choice. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts!We are Revolgy - a leading European cloud partner with cloud teams around the world. Our cloud engineers and architects provide professional and managed services for your projects on GCP and AWS. In a nutshell, we help to make life digital-native companies and SMBs in the cloud easier. Check our website revolgy.com for more information. Make sure to follow Revolgy on Spotify, Linkedin, and X. Thanks a lot for listening, and see you next time!

In this intriguing episode, we dive into the innovative world of AI in the insurance industry with Sri Ramaswamy, the founder of CharleeAI. Sri provides valuable insights on how CharleeAI leverages advanced AI models to revolutionize claims management. She details the importance of a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to machine learning and AI, stressing domain experts' critical role in creating practical algorithms. Sri also shares her visions for the future of AI in insurance, including using large language models to provide dynamic insights. Lastly, she highlights her journey and excitement for what lies ahead. Tune in to get an insider's view on the transformative power of AI in the insurance sector.We are Revolgy - a leading European cloud partner with cloud teams around the world. Our cloud engineers and architects provide professional and managed services for your projects on GCP and AWS. In a nutshell, we help to make life digital-native companies and SMBs in the cloud easier. Check our website revolgy.com for more information. Make sure to follow Revolgy on Spotify, Linkedin, and X. Thanks a lot for listening, and see you next time!

Live from Latitude59 startup conference in Tallinn, Estonia, we feature Kaisa Hansen from CompAct Estonia. CompAct provides an interactive toolkit (software) that helps companies succeed in reaching their sustainability goals. Their product (chatbot) focuses on good health and well-being, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and life below water and on land.We are Revolgy - a leading European cloud partner with cloud teams around the world. Our cloud engineers and architects provide professional and managed services for your projects on GCP and AWS. In a nutshell, we help to make life digital-native companies and SMBs in the cloud easier. Check our website revolgy.com for more information. Make sure to follow Revolgy on Spotify, Linkedin, and X. Thanks a lot for listening, and see you next time!