It-Jim, Lviv (2026)

20/05/2024

AI Trainee Program Deadline Extended! ✅

We’ve received an overwhelming number of applications (300+), and many of you have requested more time to apply.

To accommodate everyone, we’ve extended the deadline by 5 days. You now have until May 22 to submit your applications.

For those who love to wait until the last minute, this is your final chance :)

Quick reminder:

Program dates: 🗓 July 15th - September 18th, 2024

After reviewing your application, we will choose top candidates to complete a test assignment from May 31 to June 7, 2024.

Those who excel will move on to a brief technical interview from June 24 to 28, 2024, followed by an invitation to our trainee program 🔥

Link in bio ✨

13/05/2024

OpenAI Updates 👇
⠀
OpenAI announced a new GPT-4o model, which performs better than GPT-4, but most importantly, it’s going to be free for all users! 🚀
⠀
Updated interface and PC application with voice control and screen-sharing capabilities have been introduced 🎤
⠀
Natively multimodal: for now, text, images, and voice generation are done by ONE model 🗣️
⠀
Developers are not forgotten either, because there will be API support: 2x faster, 50% cheaper, and 5x higher rate limits API vs. GPT4 💰
⠀
Voice mode has been greatly improved: now you can interrupt the model generation at any time, instead of waiting until the end. OpenAI also managed to bring speech generation to the real-time level, and most importantly, to make ChatGPT voice really alive! 🎶
⠀
There is also an interactive mode, where you can simultaneously share the image from your camera and communicate with ChatGPT about it! 💬
⠀
Our take: It’s not a groundbreaking change but rather a step forward we anticipated. The audio integration is impressive, especially how they paired it with visuals intuitively. It seems they’re likely not streaming live video to the model, but rather specific images, which makes sense.
⠀
Overall, OpenAI continues to excel in user experience. First with user-friendly language models in ChatGPT, and now with a package combining audio, image, and possibly video capabilities. This marks OpenAI’s transition from research releases to product development.
⠀
Hopefully, in a year or two, we’ll have similar tools running locally, enhancing data security for sensitive work.

01/05/2024

Thinking about joining our trainee program but not sure yet?

Hear from our past trainees, now AI engineers at the company 💬

🔎 Interested? Here’s reminder what you can expect from the program:

✅ duration: 2 months of full-time work.
✅ mentorship: learn from experienced engineers guiding your growth.
✅ projects: gain hands-on experience by working on real-world AI projects and apply your knowledge to solve practical challenges.
✅ career: 70% of our trainees have successfully transitioned to become full-time engineers at It-Jim.
✅ compensation: you will receive compensation for your work.

📝 Take the leap and let your AI dreams come true:

https://forms.gle/KF966gnUXGJwpwN86

27/04/2024

🚀 Ready, Set, Launch. 2024 AI Trainee Program is here 🚀

Are you passionate about AI? Excited to work with groundbreaking technologies?

The It-Jim Trainee Program is your gateway to kickstarting a career in AI! Since its inception in 2021, our program has received over 2,000 applications, and many of our trainees have advanced to become full-time engineers with us 🔥

Focus Areas:

- 2D/3D Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
- Audio & Speech Processing
- Generative AI, and more!

Application Deadline:
🗓️ May 17th, 2024

Program Dates for 2024:
🗓️ July 15th - September 18th

Why Join the It-Jim Trainee Program?

✅ Mentorship: Receive personalized guidance from our experienced professionals.
✅ Real-world Projects: Work on actual projects, applying your skills to real-world challenges.
✅ Career Path: 70% of our trainees transition to full-time positions at our company.
✅ Compensation: We value your effort and provide compensation for your work during the program.

🌐 It-Jim Trainee Program Details:

www.it-jim.com/trainee-program

📝 Apply Here:

https://forms.gle/KF966gnUXGJwpwN86

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to enhance your career prospects and become a part of the It-Jim family.

Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting AI engineering career! 🚀

24/04/2024

🚀 AI Trainee Program 2024 is Coming! 🎉

Thanks to your enthusiasm and support, we’re thrilled to announce that our Trainee Program will soon open for a new session 🌟

What’s Coming:

- 🌐 Fresh Challenges: Dive into new and exciting AI directions.
- 🧠 Expert Mentorship: Learn from the best engineers from It-Jim.
- 🏗️ Bigger Projects: Take part in more impactful projects.
- 🔍 Focus on New: You will have more opportunities to work with Generative AI for vision, sound and text as well as traditional 2D/3D Computer Vision and Deep Learning

We’re keeping the details under wraps for now, but we promise it’s worth the wait. After almost year of enhancements and preparations with our COO Serge Yerin, we’re ready to offer you an experience that’s better than ever 🙌

Keep an eye out — if you’ve been looking for a sign to start your career in AI, this is it! 🔥

28/02/2024

I vividly remember the moment when the war in Ukraine began. As a founder, I had an action plan, anticipating challenges, yet the unfolding events surpassed my darkest predictions. Miraculously, the It-Jim team managed to resume full operations within a mere two weeks, a testament to our resilience and dedication.

Now, as we mark the two-year anniversary of that fateful day on February 24th, it’s a moment of reflection and acknowledgment of our journey.

Ievgen Gorovyi (c)

Ievgen has been featured in a fascinating article by the Financial Times.

This article isn’t just about business – it’s about our story, our challenges, and our victories.

From the moment the war in Ukraine began, to how we rallied together as a team, this piece captures the essence of who we are and what we stand for.

Read the full article in bio 🔗

15/02/2024

AI News Digest (Part1) 🗞️

1. Mistral Leaks GPT-4 Level Open Source Model 🤩

A leaked Mistral model, purportedly achieving performance levels near GPT-4, surfaced on Hugging Face, sparking speculation and excitement within the AI community.

While initially shrouded in mystery, Mistral’s CEO later confirmed the authenticity of the leak, attributing it to an overenthusiastic employee.

This revelation shed light on Mistral’s advancements in AI research and hinted at future breakthroughs yet to come.

2. Image to Sound Effects 🔊

Hugging Face unveiled Image to Sound Effects, a tool capable of generating sound clips based on uploaded images. Leveraging AI algorithms, this tool analyzes visual content and produces corresponding audio, showcasing the potential of multimodal AI applications.

Early demonstrations have highlighted its versatility and creative potential in various audiovisual projects.

3. Google Gemini 💻

Google is fully transitioning to the Gemini brand for its AI products, offering Gemini and Gemini Advanced options. Gemini Advanced utilizes the Gemini Ultra 1.0 model, which promises enhanced capabilities in tasks like coding and creative collaboration.

Despite some initial hype, user experiences suggest room for improvement compared to other models like ChatGPT.

4. Microsoft Copilot Improvements 🤖

Microsoft’s Copilot receives significant updates, including a revamped homepage and new image generation features.

Users can now manipulate generated images, adjusting elements like background blur and color saturation. Additional options like low poly, watercolor, and pixel art styles enhance creativity.

5. MidJourney Style Reference Feature 🖼️

MidJourney introduces a style reference feature, enabling users to maintain consistent styles across images.

By referencing existing images, users can ensure coherence in their generated artwork, enhancing aesthetic appeal and artistic expression.

08/02/2024

LoFTR: Detector-Free Local Feature Matching with Transformers 🤖

Today, we’re diving into an exciting breakthrough in computer vision: the LoFTR model. Our engineer, Sergiy Skuratovskyi, will guide us through the paper, highlighting the most interesting details and showing why it’s cool 🕵️‍♂️

LoFTR: What is it? 🤔

LoFTR stands for “Local Feature Matching with Transformers.” It’s a novel model that drastically simplifies the task of matching local features in images - a critical process in applications like 3D reconstruction, augmented reality, and robotic navigation.

Unlike traditional methods that rely on keypoint detectors, LoFTR directly matches features across images using a Transformer-based architecture, bypassing the need for separate detection and description stages.

Core Components and Functionality 🔍

The essence of LoFTR lies in its unique matching module, which incorporates an optimal transport layer, similar in concept to the SuperGlue approach. This design enables LoFTR to identify and align corresponding features in different images with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency.

Benchmark Performance 📊

Evaluated on diverse datasets like ScanNet (indoor) and MegaDepth (outdoor), LoFTR has demonstrated exceptional performance. It achieves new state-of-the-art standards in both detector-based and detector-free matching methods, outshining traditional methods such as SIFT, ORB, and contemporary CNN-based solutions.

Review Highlights 🌟

1. Breakthrough Performance: LoFTR sets new records in accuracy and efficiency in feature matching.
2. Versatility in Applications: Its application is vast, ranging from augmented reality to autonomous navigation.
3. Future-Oriented Technology: While not the lightest solution, LoFTR paves the way for more advanced and efficient computer vision applications.

For an in-depth understanding of LoFTR’s impressive features, don’t miss Sergiy Skuratovskyi’s paper review on our YouTube channel 📹

Tap to watch 👉 https://youtu.be/j4gVFlLjglw?si=C_M2l1VT8iAcHKuC

23/01/2024

Since the oDesk era, we've been at the forefront of crafting cutting-edge solutions in computer vision, machine learning, and more on Upwork.

With over 50% of our clients discovering us on this platform, our Upwork story is a testament to success, marked by a 100% Job Success Rate, 70+ completed projects, and over 1000 total hours worked 🙌

Our It-Jim team, comprising 30+ top-notch AI engineers, 10+ PhDs, and specialized R&D groups, has successfully completed 100+ projects. This success has earned us an excellent reputation on Upwork and beyond 😎

Moreover, It-Jim Agency is now recognized as a top 10% on Upwork as a Top-rated Agency. This distinction goes beyond skills and expertise; it's a promise to deliver quality, innovate, and ensure client satisfaction with a 100% job success rate 🙌

Our CEO, Ievgen Gorovyi, brings over a decade of expertise in the AI industry. Featured at Upwork's 2023 Work Without Limits Executive Summit, he's a key player in the industry, and the results prove it. Since last year, Ievgen has been recognized as an Expert-Vetted Upwork Member – this badge is given to the top 1% of all Upwork talents 🔥

🏆 Facts about Ievgen Gorovyi:

- Strong Academic Profile: With 50+ publications, Ievgen brings extensive knowledge to the table.
- International Recognition: Boasting 10+ international awards and a PhD degree, he is globally recognized for his expertise.
- A Decade in AI: With 10+ years in the AI industry, Ievgen's mentorship and leadership in technical teams contribute significantly to our agency's success.

📈 Ready to Collaborate on Your Next Tech Project?

Reach out to us to discuss exciting opportunities and challenges. We're always here to help!

Agency: https://www.upwork.com/agencies/itjim/

CEO: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01c984bd9737dfc58c

10/01/2024

Prominent AI Advancements of 2023 🔥

2023 was a dynamic year in the field of Generative AI, witnessing remarkable advancements across various domains. Here’s a roundup of key events and updates:

Image Generation 🖼

- Adobe Firefly: This tool revolutionizes visual content creation including illustrations and photo manipulation, with a significant feature for applying styles to text.
- Midjourney: Versions V.5 and V.6 of this model have improved image generation efficiency and resolution, with enhanced prompt accuracy and text drawing capabilities.
- DALL·E 3: Developed by OpenAI, this simplifies image generation and includes features to refine prompts and adjust images based on feedback.
- Shutterstock.AI: This platform now allows the transformation of prompts into licensed imagery, marking a step towards ethical AI.

Video Generation 🎞

- Stability AI: Introduced Stable Video Diffusion, an open-source model for generative video, likely to significantly impact AI-generated video content.
- HeyGen: A new tool for voice cloning and language translation in videos.
- Runway Gen-2: Enables easy generation of videos from text prompts, images, or existing videos.
- Pika and Pika 1.0: AI models allowing users to create and edit videos in various styles, including 3D animation and cartoons.
- Meta’s Codec Avatars: The PiCA model enhances the realism of 3D human faces in videos.

Text Generation 💬

- Google’s Bard and Gemini: Bard adds emotion to chatbots, while Gemini competes closely with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
- Grok by xAI: A chatbot designed to handle provocative questions with humor and real-time knowledge.
- OverflowAI: Enhances knowledge curation in platforms like Visual Studio Code and Slack.
- Llama 2 by Meta: An improved open-source language model optimized for dialogue.
- OpenAI’s GPT-4: Offers image input handling, real-time web browsing, and an ecosystem for plugins.
- Mistral 7B and Mixtral 8x7B: Large language models with an open technology approach, featuring reduced biases.
- Yi-34B llm by 01.AI: A cost-efficient open-source neural network.

04/01/2024

7 Predictions for AI in 2024 🔥

In a bid to provide insights into the future of artificial intelligence, we turned to our CEO Ievgen Gorovyi for his predictions on AI developments in 2024

In a carousel, you will find an overview of his forecasts 🖼

What do you think of these predictions?

Share your thoughts and join the conversation about the future of AI 💬

31/12/2023

We made a lot of great achievements this year, and… we want to share them with you! ✨

🏆 Record-Breaking Trainee Program: We saw an overwhelming response with over 630 applications! From these, we discovered 73 incredible test task solutions and conducted 15 insightful interviews, leading to the hiring of 4 exceptional engineers.

👥 Team Expansion: Our family grew with the addition of 2 amazing Project Managers and 6 brilliant AI engineers, strengthening our core and expanding our expertise.

💼 Diverse Project Portfolio: This year marked a shift in our project dynamics. While previously, over 75% of our projects were focused on computer vision, this year, it balanced out to around 50%. The rest? Exciting ventures into NLP, Generative AI, audio processing, and AI-powered mobile development.

📈 Leadership and Growth: With the appointment of our new CTO, we’ve seen significant contributions to our company’s growth, steering us towards new horizons.

🥇 IT Community: We’re proud to have been recognized by the Kharkiv IT Cluster with a Gold Award and to become members of the Lviv IT Cluster.

🌟 What’s Next in 2024? 🌟

Looking forward, 2024 is shaping up to be even more promising! With our expanded capabilities and a growing team of experts, we’re geared up to deliver enhanced services and innovative solutions. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and providing top market solutions for you.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to another year of breaking barriers and achieving new heights!

Stay tuned, stay innovative! 🚀

It-Jim

20/05/2024

13/05/2024

01/05/2024

27/04/2024

24/04/2024

28/02/2024

15/02/2024

08/02/2024

23/01/2024

10/01/2024

04/01/2024

31/12/2023

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Shortcuts

Share

Category