I’m Ramona Chihaia, an Advisor in product growth, innovation & strategy with 20 years of experience in technology, spanning roles from Software Engineering to Leadership. I’ve experienced traditional employment, freelancing, consulting, and fractional roles—making bold shifts and learning what it takes to stand out.𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝘀 𝗜 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵....I started as a software engineer, working hard to develop my technical skills and expertise.One day, I decided to change direction—and suddenly, I was managing people. A completely different game, requiring a whole new skill set!I wish I had a mentor to guide me—someone to help me lead more effectively and navigate tricky situations. But I didn’t, and I found myself overthinking at night, feeling drained, and questioning myself.It was tough. Some lessons, I had to learn the hard way.

Today, alongside my work in Digital Product Strategy and Consulting, I am the coach and mentor that I needed back then. I help tech professionals grow as leaders, clarify their career path, and find or transition into their next role.I’m so pleased to join Bridging Gaps as a mentor, so I invite you to book a 1:1 mentor session. You can also take a look at my upcoming programme, PowerUp | Recharge, a community of determined professionals, executives, and mentors who inspire each other and share their experiences. Details here: https://poweruprecharge.com/Whether you’re shifting industries, pivoting roles, or levelling up, I can help you make it happen. 🚀