Sergiy Tytenko Represented AUK at the "Digital Transformation of Universities" Conference at UCU

Sergiy Tytenko, Deputy Dean at EPAM School of Digital Technologies, represented American University Kyiv at the "Digital Transformation of Universities" conference, hosted by Ukrainian Catholic University.

During the panel discussion "AI Challenges in the University," alongside Oleksii Molchanovskyi, Vyacheslav Koldovskyy, and Andriy Bilous, Sergiy Tytenko shared AUK's insights on digital innovation in teaching and administration, drawing on Arizona State University's world-class approach to higher education innovation. The discussion highlighted the impact of AI on Software Engineering education, focusing on which skills should now be developed in students of Software Engineering and Computer Science.

Key takeaways shared by Sergiy Tytenko:

The "Golden Age" of Software Engineering. Referencing Rick Kazman's insights, Sergiy Tytenko emphasized that generative AI is not replacing software engineers — instead, it is elevating their capabilities and unlocking unprecedented creative and technical potential.

A Modern "Gutenberg Moment." Drawing on Boris Cherny's analogy, the rise of GenAI mirrors the invention of the printing press — a seismic shift that is creating new professions, redefining human skill sets, and making advanced tech literacy universal.

Future-Ready Curricula. The fundamental challenge for modern universities is continuously adapting programs to ensure they remain relevant and future-ready.

Sincere thanks to Oleksii Molchanovskyi and Ukrainian Catholic University for organizing this crucial event and driving meaningful progress within the Ukrainian higher education ecosystem.