From monoliths to microservices: Danyil Nefyodov, a graduate of the AI Department, gave an open lecture for students.

22 April 2026

On April 21, 2026, the Artificial Intelligence Department hosted an event that brought together theoretical knowledge and practical industry experience. Danylo Nefyodov, a graduate of the department and now a graduate student and software development engineer, gave an open lecture to students on the topic: “Microservice Architecture.”

A Professional Perspective on Architecture

During the lecture, Danylo provided a detailed analysis of the evolution of information system architecture, comparing various architectural styles with microservices architecture.

Students learned about:

Business benefits: why giants like Amazon and Google were involved in developing this approach to address their business needs.

Technology stack: what technologies the industry uses, and the role of cloud providers and DevOps in the development of microservices.

Special emphasis was placed on the principles and strategies for decomposing information systems into microservices.

Informal meeting: the path to IT

After the official part concluded, the lecture transitioned into an open, informal dialogue. As a graduate successfully making his way in IT, Danyil shared his personal experience with the students:

Employment and technical interviews: what technical experts at leading IT companies look for.

Industry competency matrices and the educational curriculum: what knowledge acquired in college is required of junior engineers in today’s job market.

Advice for beginners: how to prepare for your first technical interview and what to look for when choosing your first job.

Students actively asked questions about the specifics of working in teams, completing a probationary period, and current trends in the field of intelligent systems development.

The Artificial Intelligence Department sincerely thanks Danylo for his informative presentation and for upholding the tradition of interaction between alumni and prospective students. Such meetings help our students better understand the demands of today’s job market and prepare for a successful career!