.IASI
Spring season 2025

A Real Talk About Growth, Promotions, and Plateaus in Technology

When?

May 15, 2025
18:30

Where?

Facultatea de Automatica si Calculatoare

Amfiteatrul AC 01 / parter

Str. Prof. dr. doc. Dimitrie Mangeron, nr. 27, Iași, 700050

Speakers

Meet Dragos Bohotineanu, a leader with a great impact in the organization he led.  For more than 20 years within Continental, having various roles, starting with SW development, Requirements engineering, and then different leadership positions, Dragos always pushed the limits and made a difference for the customers and for the company.
With his Software background, international leading experience of various teams all over the world, and a focus on value creation for customers, Dragos is shaping the impact of the Zone Controllers in the new E/E architectures, being fully responsible for the product group for the entire Product Lifecycle, from innovation to end of production.

Meet Adriana Aionitoaie, a leader with a talent for cultivating organizational strength and nurturing professional growth, currently leading an international team at Signant Health. With prior experience including roles like Head of People Development and Recruitment at Endava, Adriana has demonstrated a commitment to fostering inclusive environments, such as promoting an "Everyone Culture".  She focuses on strategically building high-performing teams and designing pathways for career advancement. Adriana excels at shaping organizational structures that empower individuals, driving both company success and the personal development trajectories of the people within, making her a key figure in talent and organizational architecture.

Agenda

  • Diverse career opportunities!

  • ⏳ Promotion Timelines & Plateaus:

  • 🎯 Proven Strategies for career management

  • 🔄 Growth Beyond Job Titles:

  • After promotion

A short summary of event

What’s Next? A Real Talk About Growth, Promotions, and Plateaus in IT

🎯 Open Discussion | Real Insights | Live Q&A

Are you ready to break through the career plateau and discover what it really takes to advance in IT? Join us for an open, interactive session where you’ll get honest answers and actionable advice on career growth, promotions, and navigating the ever-changing tech landscape.

👥 Meet Your Moderator & Guests

  • 👩‍💼 Moderator: Alexandra Serediuc
    Transformational Coach & Integrative Psychotherapist in training. Former HR professional with 12 years of experience in IT. Passionate about human thriving and supporting the growth journeys of leaders.

  • 👨‍💼 Guest: Dragos Bohotineanu
    Senior Director at Continental, who climbed the leadership ladder through technical and strategic roles to global product group leadership.

  • 👩‍💼 Guest: Adriana Aionitoae
    Senior Director for Human Resources, with deep expertise in the technology industry, organizational transformation, and talent development.

🏫 Hosted by the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Engineering, Iași

A renowned academic hub and the starting point for countless successful engineering and technology careers.

🚀 What Will We Explore?

| Career Progression |Tech Leadership| Career Paths | Engineering Roles | Tech Leadership | Open Discussion |

  • 🌐 Diverse Career Opportunities:
    From people managers and client partners to product managers, visionary tech leaders, and business executives.

  • 🏢 Company Type & Industry Shifts:
    How your organization's structure and the latest industry trends shape your journey.

  • ⏳ Promotion Timelines & Plateaus:
    Realistic expectations for moving up and strategies to break through barriers.

  • 🎯 Proven Strategies:
    What actually works for getting promoted, including lateral moves and skill-building beyond titles.

  • 🏆 The Company’s Role:
    What frameworks and cultures support real advancement-and what’s up to you.

  • 🔄 Growth Beyond Job Titles:
    Exploring side steps, skill expansion, and making an impact beyond promotions.

  • 🚦 After Promotion:
    How to maximize your impact and create value from day one in your new role.

💬 Why Attend?

  • Engage in a real, open discussion with leaders who have navigated the complexities of IT careers.

  • Ask your questions live and get practical, no-nonsense advice.

  • Network with peers and industry experts.

  • Get inspired by the journeys of successful professionals.

“Having a title that motivates is great, but having a role that allows for growth and excellence should be the primary goal.”

Ready to take control of your career? Join us and let’s talk about what’s next!

What actually happened

Soon to come

Recent Posts