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ABOUT OQEANIA
Oqeania Pepellashi, with over 9 years of IT experience, excels as Product Development Director at Facilization. Her journey from software developer to solution architect and technical product owner has honed her skills in the fintech domain. Oqeania's leadership is marked by her commitment to empathy, adaptability, and collaboration, fostering a supportive work environment.
SUCCESS IS MAINTAINING KINDNESS AND SUPPORTIVENESS DESPITE LIFE'S CHALLENGES.
Oqeania Pepellashi
OQEANIA IN A NUTSHELL
Product Management Director
Facilization
area of expertise
Information Technology Finance / Banking / Investment / Accounting Albania ๐ฆ๐ฑ
companies Oqeania has worked for
OQEANIA AS A LEADER
Leadership is about balancing empathy with making tough decisions for the greater good.
Leadership is not dominance/ inspire and motivate others.
Great Leaders someone who leads by example.
The future of leadership is collective well being, mastering emotional intelligence, adaptability, collaboration.
When I think of a leader, I think of someone who leads by example.
GREAT LEADERS INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE OTHERS.
Oqeania Pepellashi
OQEANIA ON MANAGING REMOTE AGILE TEAMS ACROSS TIME ZONES
One of the most significant challenges Oqeania faced was managing a 30-member Agile team across multiple locations and time zones during 2021-2023. As the Product Owner, she had to balance the demands of the client and her team's needs, often being available for 12 hours a day to unblock issues. Despite the logistical challenges, Oqeania succeeded by focusing on clear communication, team motivation, and maintaining a strong partnership with the client. Her experience underscores the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and a relentless focus on the end result in managing large, distributed teams.
OQEANIA ON BALANCING LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
At just 28, Oqeania took on the dual role of being a leader in her professional life while also acting as a caregiver in her personal life. This personal responsibility has deeply influenced her leadership style, making her more empathetic and flexible in her interactions with colleagues. She applies the same principles of planning and guidance in her work as she does in her personal life, demonstrating that effective leadership extends beyond the workplace. Her journey highlights the importance of resilience, long-term planning, and the ability to adapt personal experiences into professional growth.
LEADERSHIP IS NOT ABOUT DOMINANCE.
Oqeania on becoming a better leader
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