Goran Prijić is the Director of EPAM Systems in Serbia. He studied at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad and began his professional career in 2008 as a freelancer, gaining broad experience and connecting with international clients. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to found Vivify Ideas in 2013, which quickly established itself as one of the leading software development and IT service companies in the region. Under his leadership, Vivify Ideas grew to a team of 140 highly skilled professionals and, in 2022, became part of the global IT company EPAM Systems through an acquisition.
Today, as the Director of EPAM Systems in Serbia, Goran continues to contribute to the growth of both the local and international IT ecosystem, drawing on his extensive experience, innovative mindset, and passion for developing new technologies.
The IT industry in Serbia and the region is entering a new chapter: companies are growing, teams are becoming global, and the market is changing faster than ever.
But what does it actually mean to scale a company in this context? How do leaders maintain culture and quality as organizations grow from dozens to hundreds or even thousands of people?
And perhaps most importantly, how do you not lose yourself in the process, but instead leave a lasting impact: on your team, your community, and the industry?