THE BRIDGE BETWEEN
Engineering & Product
PATRICIJA
PETRLIC
I’m Patricija — I craft digitally driven AI transformation strategies & products that elevate experience, engagement, and innovation.
SCROLL
I thrive at the intersection of business and technology, where strategy meets execution. With a natural ability to understand client needs and market shifts, I craft transformative product strategies and lead teams to deliver innovative AI-driven solutions. I believe in leadership that inspires, empowers, and accelerates change — building products that not only solve today’s problems but shape tomorrow’s opportunities.
With 15+ years in banking and over 5 years shaping automation, Generative AI, and AI agent solutions, I lead the design and delivery of products that drive real business transformation. I bring together technical and business teams, ensuring alignment from strategy to execution, and turning complex challenges into scalable solutions.
Vision & Strategy
Set direction, align AI with business goals, drive measurable impact.
92%
Technology & Innovation
Leverage GenAI, agents, and integrations to build scalable products.
84%
Team Leadership & Delivery
Unite business + tech teams, accelerate outcomes with agile delivery.
80%
I thrive on bold ideas and complex problems — and I like to get hands-on to see how far I can push them. Every project here was built end-to-end by me, from brand design to MVP, as a way to explore, test, and create with the state of the art technologies on the market. They’re not just experiments, but a window into how I think, lead, and turn vision into impact.
(AI) Product Manager
UBS AG
2022 — Present
Delivered high-impact digital product launches through full product roadmap ownership, optimizing for cost efficiency, revenue generation and customer value.
Risk Manager
Deutsche Bank AG
2018 — 2020
Managed risk for a €20M corporate client portfolio by driving restructuring initiatives, executing turnover strategies, and conducting in-depth balance sheet analysis to mitigate exposures and safeguard profitability.
Tech Business Analyst
UBS AG
2020 - 2022
Streamlined execution and collaboration by translating product requirements into actionable objectives across product, tech, and operations.
Relationship Manager
Deutsche Bank AG
2012 — 2017
Managed a diverse portfolio of private clients, combining relationship management with risk evaluation, restructuring strategies, and sustainable growth of client assets.
50+
Projects Completed
95%
Satisfied Clients
70%
AI Powered Tools
Certified Product Manager
UBS AG
2023 — 2024
Built skills in strategy, roadmaps, and go-to-market — connecting vision to execution and shipping products that land.
International Business Management
Stuttgart
2013 — 2017
Learned how to navigate global markets, align strategy with finance and operations, and lead organizations across industries and cultures.
Product Management Professional
Remote
ongoing
Proven framework for driving complex projects end-to-end — aligning teams, timelines, and outcomes to deliver at scale.
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
Microsoft
ongoing
Covered the essentials of cloud and AI services, giving me the tools to bridge business use cases with scalable tech solutions.
If you’re building in the same space or curious about AI, I’d love to network — feel free to reach out.