Our eighth guest in our expert interview series is Zoltán Tácsik, a senior developer whose journey at Pro-Sharp began in February 2020 following a recommendation from a former colleague. His start was anything but typical: just weeks after joining, the world came to a standstill due to the pandemic, forcing him to integrate into the team while working remotely. Thanks to the community’s incredible support, Zoltán quickly became a vital asset. Today, he not only leads the development of the GDSN application but also spearheads internal projects to revolutionize our workflows through AI integration.
What exactly is your role at Pro-Sharp, and how did you end up here? What projects are you currently working on, and what do you enjoy most about your day-to-day work?
I joined the Pro-Sharp team in February 2020 on the recommendation of a former colleague. The opportunity came at just the right time: I was open to new challenges, so I didn’t hesitate much about making the switch. The start wasn’t your typical one, since just a few weeks after I joined, the world came to a standstill due to the pandemic, and we switched to full remote work. This wasn’t a disadvantage, though, because thanks to the team’s incredible helpfulness, I quickly mastered the necessary skills and soon became a valuable member of the community. As a senior developer, I primarily work on the GDSN application, but I also develop internal solutions such as EntityUpdater, which streamlines migration processes during schema changes.
What technological challenge or project has been the most interesting for you so far in this role, and why? What did you learn from it?
In addition to the ongoing development of the GDSN application, I’m also involved in an extremely exciting internal project. I’m part of a small, dedicated team whose goal is to modernize development and testing processes using AI. We don’t just use the tools; we’re constantly exploring areas where artificial intelligence can create real value. Our goal is to accelerate development cycles and optimize routine tasks. The most important lesson for me is that technology is just a tool; the key is openness and continuous experimentation. I believe that in today’s world, it’s essential to integrate artificial intelligence into our workflows.
If you weren’t doing this job, what would you be doing? Do you have any hobbies or passions that help you unwind outside of work?
That’s an interesting question, but I’ve never really had a “Plan B”: I knew from a young age that I wanted to work as a developer, so after high school, I went straight to the Faculty of Informatics at ELTE. Of course, I do have hobbies: during my college years, photography became my main focus. I even landed a job at Canon Hungary, where I gained extensive practical experience in this field. That’s why I’d say that if I hadn’t chosen programming, photography would likely be my profession.