Raluca V.

About

I am Raluca, a Product Management and UX Strategy Leader from Europe with over 15 years of experience in the technology and business sectors. Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of working with incredible companies like SMG, Carb Manager, Gigster, MindsDB, and ESW Capital, where I’ve led projects that blend strategy with innovation. From helping startups scale to driving growth in established tech firms, I've always focused on one thing: making knowledge accessible and useful. I’ve studied Business Strategy at Harvard Business School Online, earned a Master UX Certification from the Nielsen Norman Group, and hold an AI Product Management certificate from IBM, along with a Product Analytics Certification from Mind The Product. I’ve also explored the depths of Philosophy at the University of Bucharest, which shapes the way I approach both life and work.

Experience

• Product Manager · SMG - Service Management Group08-01-2023

  As a Product Manager, likely responsible for overseeing product development, implementing strategies to enhance user engagement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product success.

• Owner · The Invisible Design04-01-2024

  As the Owner, likely responsible for managing business operations, developing design strategies, and ensuring client satisfaction.

• Product Manager · Carb Manager04-01-2022 – 04-01-2023

  Enhanced overall growth and user engagement by adopting a new product process that integrates Design Thinking within Agile methodology. Elevated the app's UX and usability by instituting UX best practices, including comprehensive product analytics, user research, persona development, customer journey mapping, service blueprinting, and facilitating workshops. Contributed directly to Carb Manager's revenue growth objectives by optimising the Activation lifecycle.

• VP of Growth · Gigster09-01-2021 – 07-01-2022

  Owned significant parts of Gigster's financial success by surpassing the Q4 2021 revenue targets by 30%, directly attributing to the establishment of a solid Product Strategy foundation, including user research and product roadmaps. Drove an unparalleled 200% increase in key performance indicators and a 60% boost in conversion rates, reflecting exceptional growth and market penetration.

• Senior Product Manager · MindsDB06-01-2020 – 12-01-2021

  Played a key role in the early growth of MindsDB by establishing the Product Department and leading the development of a user-focused product strategy, which directly contributed to securing vital investments for the company. Achieved a 30% increase in core feature adoption and a 15-25% rise in side-feature usage. Drove a 35% increase in revenue growth by designing and implementing a new signup process for the Cloud version, significantly boosting user awareness and engagement.

Education

• University of BucharestBachelor's degree, Philosophy

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