Interim Head of Product
2021 - 2021Thought and Function- Executed and supported several startups on value proposition design, product discovery, and business planning, including a B2B wellbeing platform and a B2C lifestyle platform that uses AI to improve users' wellbeing.
- Established the right product discovery processes for the agency.
- Implemented processes and methodologies for lean development.
Product Director
2018 - 2019Linklaters- Led the development of a brand-new product in the legal tech space.
- Released the product to market after six months of development and landing 10 Fortune 500 clients in the first year.
- Introduced a robust sales foundation, with a structured sales process, implementing a content marketing strategy and setting up direct client communications channels to better understand their needs and objectives.
- Invigorated the product development program, responding swiftly to market feedback to strengthen trust in the product.
Chief Product Officer
2015 - 2018alva Reputation Intelligence- Managed in-house and off-shore development teams in the creation and taking to market of two new products.
- Conducted market research, built the product roadmap, and led the road to market strategy.
- Built a SaaS proposition in the data analytics space following user interviews and feedback with FTSE 100 clients.
- Achieved annual revenues of £3.5 million from an overall investment of £2 million.
- Acted as a pivotal member of the executive team. Played an essential role in the support of key strategic projects.
- Managed financial and operational requirements of alva’s Series A fundraising while covering the chief financial officer role, including extensive financial modeling for investments.
Product Manager
2013 - 2015alva- Drove the product development function in a dynamic, prolific start-up environment, with a focus on instilling vision and automation of processes.
- Transitioned the business from 100% analysis to 60% SaaS, and 40% analysis, with a wider client-base.
- Increased operational margins from 35% to 65% via process automation.
- Introduced and set up a client services department to better serve clients and grew the product team from a team of two to a team of 12.
Chief Product Officer
2011 - 2013syonic- Grew the existing revenue by 32% via creation of a new line of enterprise products which were sold in a new market.
- Implemented a strategic and operational framework, enabling structured, and efficient leadership.
- Established as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, influencing key business decisions.
Product Manager
2009 - 2011syonic- Managed an experienced team of developers, designers, and testers. Capitalized on every opportunity to gain experience.
- Afforded additional responsibilities for product marketing, key account management, and business development due to aptitude.
- Implemented an agile framework, establishing new processes.
Calin Drimbau
Product Manager in London, United Kingdom
Member since April 20, 2020
Calin is a dynamic product leader with over ten years of powering fast-growing start-ups. He has led the development of new products in the data analytics, legal tech, and healthcare markets, achieving impressive commercial gains. In the B2B SaaS space, he has worked directly with high profile Fortune 500 companies. He leads by example, leveraging confidence and vision to inspire high performing, collaborative teams.
Calin is now available for hire
Project Highlights
- Led the development of a legal tech SaaS platform that automates complex legal negotiations for financial markets.
- Led the design and development of alva Live, a data monitoring and analysis tool trusted by Global 2000 companies.
- Successfully opened up an enterprise market for an eHealth product growing existing revenues by 32%.
Expertise
- B2B
- Feature Planning
- Feature Roadmaps
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Pricing
- Product Strategy
- SaaS
- Startups
Education
- Open University Business School
- Politehnica University of Timisoara
Select Certifications
- Open University Business School
Employment
Project History
- CreateIQLed the development of a legal tech SaaS platform that automates complex legal negotiations for financial markets.
CreateIQ is a SaaS product used by the biggest financial institutions in the world to reduce time and cost in the negotiation of complex legal documentation. We released the product to market on time and on budget, despite a tight schedule and having to navigate a complex stakeholder environment.
- alva LiveLed the design and development of alva Live, a data monitoring and analysis tool trusted by Global 2000 companies.
alva Live is a B2B SaaS product that allows companies to monitor and analyze real-time content from millions of global sources—building the product involved extensive conversations with the market, complex technical problem solving, and the management of a team of onsite and remote developers, designers, and product professionals.
- icMedSuccessfully opened up an enterprise market for an eHealth product growing existing revenues by 32%.
icMed is an eHealth solution in Central and Eastern Europe. Initially only used by general practitioners. Following a market opportunity, I led the development of an extended proposition for clinics and hospitals, growing revenues by 32% in the first year.
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management2010 - 2014Open University Business School - London, England
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science2005 - 2009Politehnica University of Timisoara - Timisoara, Romania
Certifications
- Professional Diploma in ManagementDECEMBER 2012 - PRESENTOpen University Business School
- Professional Certificate in ManagementDECEMBER 2011 - PRESENTOpen University Business School
