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In this edition of our Employee Spotlight series, we’re excited to introduce you to Anastasia Levchenko, who joined us six months ago as a Product Manager. With a background spanning engineering, real estate, construction, beauty, and now SaaS and FinTech, Anastasia brings a unique perspective, growth mindset, and a passion for creating real impact.

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From Engineering to Product Management

Tell us a bit about your background and what brought you to Aibidia.

I started my career in engineering and worked across different sectors, from real estate to construction to beauty. What always attracted me to roles was the opportunity to work on projects that have a tangible impact.

6 years ago, my career made a 180, and I leapt into the world of IT and SaaS, starting as a Customer Support representative. From there I steadily built my career, exploring new roles, learning new skills and ultimately growing into a product manager.

Prior to joining Aibidia, I wasn’t actively looking for change, but I felt it was time to challenge myself in new ways – to grow again and apply what I’d learned to a new context. That’s what brought me here!

My time here has felt a mix of excitement, anticipation and admittedly a healthy dose of imposter syndrome that helps drive me every day; there are always things to learn and new challenges to figure out.

Describe a typical day for you at Aibidia.

Like many roles in product management, my role strikes a balance between structure and spontaneity. Mornings often include a team stand-up, followed by deep work such as writing product specs or syncing with engineering.

Usually, afternoons are more collaborative; cross-team meetings, stakeholder check-ins and catching up on Slack! I enjoy the blend of focus and connection that makes up the role here.

What was the moment you knew you made the right decision in joining Aibidia?

Even though I was new (still in my first few weeks) the team encouraged me to share my initial perspectives on current processes and our ways of working. That early trust and respect for my opinion made me realise this is a place where people are empowered to drive change, no matter how long they’ve been here! It reminded me that starting fresh in a new role doesn’t mean I’m starting over, my experiences and opinion carry weight and this dynamic helped me feel confident in my new role.

What motivates you in your work?

I’m driven by seeing how our work improves customers lives, even in small ways. I’m constantly inspired by the people I work with. Being surrounded by smart, passionate people pushes me to be better every day... a massive shout out to my fellow PMs here at Aibidia!

What would you say to someone considering a career at Aibidia?

Making a career change is always a leap of faith, but I’m glad I took one. It reminded me that real growth starts when you step outside your comfort zone and the team here have been incredibly supportive.

If you’re considering a similar move, trust your gut, know your worth and be open to starting fresh. You might be surprised at what you find!

At Aibidia, we’re proud to have people like Anastasia shaping the future of our products and culture.

You can connect with Anastasia here on LinkedIn.