Ep. 99: Ozren Kopajtic, how to tackle challenges in the IT world?

Leaders Talk - Better Leadership. Better Organizations. Better World

In the latest episode of the podcast, Ozren Kopajtic, Head of Global Cloud Infrastructure and Delivery at SAP, joins us as a guest. He shares insights into the dynamic world of information technology, highlighting the importance of being customer-obsessed rather than product-obsessed.

In his conversation with Karsten, Ozren discusses the challenges and opportunities in cloud services, the significance of leadership responsibility, and the role of artificial intelligence in software development. He also shares personal stories from his experiences growing up during the war in Yugoslavia and his career journey through companies like Microsoft and Accenture. Additionally, he provides valuable insights into his motivation, the importance of resilience, and the continuous pursuit of learning.

Timetable of the interview:

• Introduction by Ozren Kopajtic (1:30)

• Discussion about his work at SAP (4:00)

• Explanation of the Cultural Dimension (16:30)

• Insights on the role of AI (38:20)

• Personal background and experiences (45:30)

• Reflections on his time at Microsoft and Accenture (52:50)

• Thoughts on the future (1:14:00)

Further Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrenkopajtic/?originalSubdomain=de

https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/accenture-com/document-2/Accenture-The-Best-Run-Cloud-Video-Transcript.pdf

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Guest: Ozren Kopajtic

Host: Karsten Drath

Production & Editing: Hannah Jandl & Daniela Magnani Hüller

Research & Preparation: Lena Wokurka & Antonia Kaiser