Hello, I'm Rux Dariescu.
Hello, I am Rux Dariescu. My initial scientific background in life sciences gave me a fundamental understanding of how complex systems process information, adapt, and learn – principles that are directly applicable to developing cutting-edge AI solutions and leadership development. My approach to AI Product Strategy is uniquely informed by a background in product innovation inspired by biological systems. What I do best: 1️⃣ Develop and implement AI strategies and advise senior stakeholders on AI opportunities. 2️⃣New Product Innovation & Commercialisation Executive Coaching - developing leaders (Winner of Mentor of the Year award @ WomenTech Global Network) 3️⃣ Executive Coaching - developing leaders (Winner of Mentor of the Year award @ WomenTech Global Network) I've launched 10 products from greenfield ideas (including 5 AI), modernised 30+ platforms, multiple service portfolios and led over 1000 people throughout my career. 💡 Proven results managing £25M+ P&L, achieving 66% faster decision-making or reducing information overload by 68%. 💡 Facilitated 1000+ Design Thinking workshops (C-level/senior stakeholders), defining solutions (£50k-£500k value) and optimising £1bn+ energy investments. 💡 250+ leaders adopted new prioritisation models. 💡 90% of the leaders increased the value of their results in 3 months. 💡 Inventor of ACCORD Pulse - play-well together, the first self-coaching platform for teams. (www.accordpulse.com) 💡 Author of "Agile Teams and Sustainable Project Deliverability" (https://bookboon.com/en/agile-teams-and-sustainable-project-deliverability-ebook)
Details
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelExecutive
- Highest Level of EducationMasters
Current / Most Recent Job Title
Strategic Advisor and Product Management Consultant - AI Strategy, Innovation & Productisation
Current / Most Recent Employment
Self-Employed (Coaching Reimagined https://www.coaching-reimagined.com/)
Professional Membership / Certification
▶️ Systems Thinking for Leadership, Convergys Leadership ▶️ Product Management - Management Centre Europe and Pragmatic Marketing ▶️ Executive Coaching Postgraduate Award, Bristol Business School, University of West England (UWE) ▶️ Advanced Executive Coach Certification, ICF ▶️ Level 7 - Senior Practitioner, Coaching and Mentoring - Strategic Leadership and Management, Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
Skills
▶️ 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: AI Strategy Development & Execution, Machine Learning (ML), NLP Application Strategy, Emerging Technology Assessment & Application, AI Literacy Programme Development. ▶️𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: Innovation Methodologies (Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Agile, Scrum), Value Stream Mapping & Analysis, Process Re-engineering, OKR Frameworks, Agile/Lean Transformation. ▶️𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: SaaS Product Development & Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Go-to-Market Strategy, Cloud/SaaS Principles. ▶️𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲: Financial Services, Trading & Risk Management, Energy. ▶️𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Mentoring & Coaching.
Areas of Professional Interest
AI Strategy, Product Management, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Coaching, Mentoring