(Not so) Opposite perspectives: Product Discovery & Architectural Decisions

Join us to explore the essentials of product discovery and the art of decision-making in software architecture.

On Thursday, June 27th, Principal Product Strategist Nikolina Belic and Technology Strategist Slavko Salontaj from Vega IT, will share real-world examples and case studies, highlighting the impacts of thorough versus skipped discovery of a product.

Additionally, we'll dive into decision-making frameworks for software architecture, offering insights that apply to general decision-making challenges. Learn how strategic decisions in these areas drive successful outcomes and innovation.

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About our speakers:

Nikolina Belic - Principal Product Strategist

Nikolina is a Principal Product Strategist with a diverse background spanning business analysis, product management, and strategic consulting. She began her career in business analysis, progressing to product management in a product company, then transitioning through outsourcing to strategic consulting. Throughout her journey, she has mentored many professionals, helping them transition and excel in Business Analyst and Product Manager roles.

Nikolina excels in product strategy and digital transformation, adeptly guiding some of the world’s most innovative companies, from startups to established enterprises, through critical growth phases. She specializes in crafting new business models and profit engines, developing innovative solutions, revitalizing existing products, and helping companies pivot as needed to align with customer needs and business goals. She transforms visionary ideas into profitable realities helping entrepreneurs and business leaders make significant market impact.

Her expertise in navigating the complexities of digital landscapes ensures that every product strategy is customer-focused. Nikolina's role in strategy innovation and advisory underscores her capability to lead businesses to new heights in today’s dynamic markets.

Slavko Salontaji - Principal Technology Strategist

Slavko is a Technology Strategist at Vega IT with almost 25 years of experience in software development. His roots are deep in the trenches of software architecture and problem-solving, where he crafted scalable solutions and led teams to notable achievements. With a career that's navigated through the dynamic shifts from outsourcing to product innovation, he's played a pivotal role in driving technological evolution and fostering innovation.

He specializes in guiding software architects and development teams through the complexities of modern tech, with a focus on critical thinking, systems thinking, decision-making, and enhancing development processes. No fairy sprinkles, just real-world, punk-rock-fueled insights for navigating the digital landscape.