Adriana Romanko

CEO Ukraine

About

We build technology that matters — in the most literal sense.I lead Ukrainian operations for a Defense Tech company, where we develop autonomous systems at the intersection of AI, hardware, and software. Our tech is already battle-tested; it operates in environments where reliability and split-second decisions directly save lives.So far, we’ve rolled out 4 scalable products used in Ukraine and internationally, and we have 6 more in the works.Our team is a mix of engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who thrive on complexity and uncertainty. We don’t just follow industry standards — we challenge them to build systems that consistently outperform.I’m a big believer in building autonomous teams that challenge assumptions and own their results. In our world, "results" aren’t just numbers on a dashboard — they are lives saved and threats neutralized.

Country

Ukraine

City

Kyiv

Industry

Skill

Defense Tech, Systems Thinking, Crisis Management, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Hardware-Software Integration, Product Delivery, Product Strategy

Experience

CEO Ukraine

NDA (Defence Tech)

2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

Ucraina

Product Manager / Product Owner

NDA (Defence Tech)

2023-1 - 2025-11 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Ucraina

Led the full product lifecycle from discovery to delivery, ensuring high performance and operational efficiency. Defined product vision and strategy, successfully transitioning an innovative prototype into a stable, mass-produced product. Managed the product roadmap in a high-velocity environment, prioritizing features for maximum strategic impact. Ensured end-to-end product integrity, overseeing the system’s development from initial concept to field deployment. Collaborated with the market, users, and stakeholders to gather feedback and translate insights into actionable product solutions. Owned the product backlog, including defining requirements, epics, and technical tasks. Coordinated cross-functional R&D, software, and hardware teams, streamlining delivery and ensuring uncompromising quality. Synchronized stakeholders on project status, strategic decisions, and risk mitigation. Optimized delivery processes during a period of rapid scaling and organizational growth. Balanced business objectives, technical constraints, and user value to drive product success.

Founder

UAID Charity Foundation

2022-4 - 2025-11 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Ucraina

Impact & Key Milestones: - Technical Equipment: Delivered 2,900+ units of high-tech equipment, including UAVs, tactical communication systems, thermal imagers, and precision optics. - Tactical Medicine: Provided 13,000+ units of critical medical supplies to frontline units and stabilization points. - Protective Gear: Supplied 1,700+ units of high-quality protective equipment to ensure personnel safety. - Fundraising Scale: Successfully raised and managed $3.7M+ (150M+ UAH) in donations from global partners and corporate donors.