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🎥 Technology, Leadership and War: An inteview with Alex Shegda | MSc in Technology Management
Alex Shegda, Chief Technology Officer at ELEKS, is a specialist who understands how technology strategy works in global companies — and knows how to explain it in a clear and engaging way. For over eight years, he’s been teaching at the UCU Business School, sharing his practical experience with students and supporting Ukraine’s tech community even in wartime.
He spoke with Mykola Maksymenko, Director of the MSc in Technology Management program and co-founder of the quantum startup HAIQU.
They talk about:
▪ how Alex started teaching in Ukraine;
▪ key traits of a strong tech leader — EQ, strategic thinking, and talent development;
▪ how to avoid tech debt and plan effectively for growth;
▪ what skills tech leaders need in a world of GenAI, XR, and quantum shifts;
▪ and why Ukrainian companies already have a unique superpower — resilience.
The conversation is full of honest insights, real-world cases, inspiration, and belief in Ukraine’s future.
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Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro;
02:33 — How Alex’s teaching journey in Ukraine began unexpectedly
06:01 — Why technology strategy matters — inside and outside the company
08:02 — The core of Alex’s course: aligning tech with business for growth
09:02 — What makes a great tech leader: emotional intelligence, strategy, and talent
11:18 — Must-have hard skills for tech leaders: from finance to architecture debt
14:25 — Practical tools & frameworks taught in the course (e.g., Enneagram, StrengthsFinder)
15:49 — How teaching shaped Alex’s career and mindset over 8 years
18:12 — Why real-world case studies matter: Harley-Davidson, Zara, Volkswagen
19:06 — Staying connected with former students and seeing them grow
21:04 — Ukraine’s resilience, tech innovation, and global inspiration during wartime
25:51 — Should Westerners visit Ukraine during the war? Alex’s first-hand reflections
27:53 — What makes UCU Business School unique among global programs
29:13 — What the future demands from tech leaders at different company stages
33:56 — How to stay ahead of tech trends: agents, XR, quantum, and smart sources