Adriana Rocha - Founder, Community Manager & Facilitator

Q: Where is Adriana based?

Adriana is based in Victoria, Malta and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Adriana speak?

Adriana speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Adriana have?

Adriana has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Adriana has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Adriana may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Adriana's latest experience?

Adriana's most recent position is Founder, Community Manager & Facilitator at Nomad Lighthouse (Nomadream OÜ) .

Q: What companies has Adriana worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Adriana has worked for Nomad Lighthouse (Nomadream OÜ) and Born to Be Analyst (NL Consulting & Events LTD) .

Q: Which industries is Adriana most experienced in?

Adriana is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Education . Adriana also has some experience in Healthcare , Banking and Finance , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Adriana most experienced in?

Adriana is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Business Intelligence . Adriana also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Operations , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Adriana worked in recently?

Adriana has recently worked in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Adriana worked in recently?

Adriana has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Business Intelligence , and Project Management .

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Victoria, Malta

Experience

Oct 2022 - Present

3 years 5 months

Tallinn, Estonia

Remote

Founder, Community Manager & Facilitator

Nomad Lighthouse (Nomadream OÜ)

Online community, digital services and products for digital nomads and remote workers with focus on purpose and connection
Ikigai workshops and seminars

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 2 months

Malta

Director & Principal Consultant

Born to Be Analyst (NL Consulting & Events LTD)

Business analysis and project management consulting focusing on enabling digital transformations, set up and structuring of business analysis, project management, product management and portfolio management processes
Training services (customized courses and mentoring of professionals)
PMO setup and coordination, staff training, enterprise analysis (May 2023 to present), SE Asia
Interim product and operations management for a B2C brand operating in Brazil (2020), San Jose, Costa Rica
Product management for an educational mobile app for a social startup in investment phase (2020), Sliema, Malta
Creation of PMOs, mentoring and development of business analysts and project managers (2019 to current)
Supporting small business owners to reconnect with their passion, find their niche and launch their businesses

Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

1 year 11 months

Philippines

Head of PMO

Private Company

Set up the PMO department, processes and built the PMO team composed of business analysts and project managers to ensure more effective execution of large projects
Introduced processes, methods, templates and tools to structure product management, brand management and SDLC
Introduced portfolio management and ROI tracking for corporate projects
Coordinated change management and business re-architecture initiatives

Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

6 months

Malta

Portfolio Manager

Tipico Co. Ltd

Implemented governance for portfolio projects and processes, tracking of portfolio metrics and performance
Analyzed company portfolio trends and provided recommendations to board level
Interfaced with C-level management, business stakeholders and leaders of delivery units to ensure projects aligned with company strategy
Worked with product executives and delivery leads to create the product roadmap for the year
Managed program and project management and impact analysis for strategic projects

Aug 2013 - Dec 2016

3 years 5 months

Malta

Head of Business Analysis / Platform Product Manager

Tipico Co. Ltd

Created the business analysis department from scratch: defined department strategy, processes and framework; built and managed a team of 8 business analysts by end of 2016
Recruited, developed and managed performance of team members
Managed department budget
Coordinated business analysis efforts for all project sizes, from change requests and bugs to large strategic initiatives
Managed product of the in-house built platform and integrations with third parties such as Salesforce, payment providers and casino platform
Delivered several software projects with total ROI of over €20 million supporting product, payments, risk management, anti-fraud, customer operations, marketing, legal and compliance

Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

6 months

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Requirements Engineer

Fraunhofer IESE

Conducted requirements elicitation, documentation and management, including business processes, EPCs, personas, use cases, scenarios and UML diagrams with integration to architecture artifacts and traceability
Prepared and executed presentations and prototyping for a Smart Farming project presented at CeBIT 2013
Created a documentation website using PHP and HTML

Feb 2009 - Jun 2011

2 years 5 months

São Paulo, Brazil

Business Analyst / Consultant

Interdual Consultoria

Conducted business analysis and management consulting in healthcare, graphical, educational, financial and IT industries
Planned and monitored business analysis activities
Coached customers and junior business analysts
Selected vendors
Mapped, modelled and improved processes
Performed requirements engineering and management
Translated and developed BA training materials
Managed internal projects and structured internal business processes
Participated in marketing planning and establishment of national and international partnerships

Aug 2007 - Jan 2009

1 year 6 months

Brazil

Support Analyst

Unimed do Brasil

Performed business analysis and implementation of a vertical management system for the healthcare industry, adapting parameters for customer-specific needs across regions
Implemented financial, accounting, client registration, audit and authorization modules
Configured system and elicited customization needs
Managed projects, executed SQL queries and data migration
Trained users, provided customer support and conducted acceptance tests
Occasionally supported the quality department and led implementation of a project with over 2,500 users

Jul 2006 - Jun 2007

1 year

Brazil

Software Developer / R&D Specialist

Motorola Mobile Devices

Performed software design, development and testing in C++ for telecommunications mobile devices, participating in most phases of the SDLC
Engaged in peer programming and code reviews
Participated in quality policy trainings aligned with CMMI Level 5 and innovation initiatives, earning a yellow badge quality certification
Collaborated with distributed project teams in India and USA

Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

6 months

Merseburg, Germany

Trainee

ORSOFT Jänicke

Tested and documented Schedule ++ solution (SAP extension for forecasting) in multiple language versions
Developed a forecasting prototype tool in VBA and Excel
Created an HTML interface for a client-server application
Participated in consulting projects, presentations and exhibitions including CeBIT 2006
Supported the marketing team for the Portuguese-speaking market

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (16 years), Professional Services (7.5 years), Education (7 years), Healthcare (4 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), and Telecommunication (1 year).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Education

Healthcare

Banking and Finance

Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (16 years), Product Development (14 years), Business Intelligence (7.5 years), Strategy (5.5 years), Marketing (4 years), and Operations (4 years).

Project Management

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Strategy

Marketing

Operations

Summary

Passionate Problem Solver & mentor, with extensive experience in agile software product development and digital transformations all around the globe. Worked with multiple businesses, from local startups to large multinationals and mentoring/coaching individuals all around the globe. Digital Nomad focused on creating and empowering purpose-driven businesses.

Skills

Business Analysis, Product Management, Project/program/portfolio Management, Change Management And People Mentoring/coaching In International, Distributed And Cross-cultural Projects. A Whole Career Developed Around Technology, Performing Both Hands On And Managerial Roles.
Business Analysis, Project And Portfolio Management, Project Change Management, Change Management
Digital Nomadism, Specially Community Building And Coliving/ Coworking Projects, Self-development & Psychology, Education, Ikigai, Music

Languages

Portuguese

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Italian

Intermediate

...and 1 more

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

Technische Universität Kaiserslautern

Master of Science, Software Engineering · Software Engineering · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Master of Science, Software Engineering · Software Engineering · Madrid, Spain

Oct 2008 - Jun 2010

Universidade de São Paulo

Graduate Degree, IT Project Management & IT Service Management - POLI/USP · IT Project Management & IT Service Management · São Paulo, Brazil

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified Advanced Product Owner

Boris Gloeger

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

IIBA

Certified Ikigai Coach

Foundation Certificate in Business Change

BCS

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Adriana based?

Adriana is based in Victoria, Malta and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Adriana speak?

Adriana speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Adriana have?

Adriana has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Adriana has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Adriana may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Adriana be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Adriana would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Community Manager & Facilitator, Director & Principal Consultant, Head of PMO.

What is Adriana's latest experience?

Adriana's most recent position is Founder, Community Manager & Facilitator at Nomad Lighthouse (Nomadream OÜ).

What companies has Adriana worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Adriana has worked for Nomad Lighthouse (Nomadream OÜ) and Born to Be Analyst (NL Consulting & Events LTD).

Which industries is Adriana most experienced in?

Adriana is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Education. Adriana also has some experience in Healthcare, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Adriana most experienced in?

Adriana is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Business Intelligence. Adriana also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Marketing.

Which industries has Adriana worked in recently?

Adriana has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Adriana worked in recently?

Adriana has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Project Management.

What is Adriana's education?

Adriana holds a Master in Software Engineering from Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, a Master in Software Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and a Bachelor in Computer Science from Universidade de Campinas.

Does Adriana have any certificates?

Adriana has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Advanced Product Owner, Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), and Certified Ikigai Coach.

What is the availability of Adriana?

Adriana is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Adriana?

Adriana's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.