80 | How to successfully transition from a software engineer to a product manager with Cherita Ousley

Tech Unlocked

English - June 13, 2024 14:48 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings
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The software engineer (SWE) to product manager (PM) pipeline is strong in 2024 but does that mean it is a sign for YOU to make that transition? If you’ve thought about what it takes to become a product manager then this is the perfect episode for you. In this episode I chat with Cherita Ousley who is a product manager at microsoft about what it take to sucessfully transtion from SWE to PM. She demystifies the role of a PM and gives you keys to unlock a successful career as a PM.

Cherita Ousley is a multi-faceted professional, blending her roles as a fitness coach and product manager in the tech industry. With a strong passion for promoting healthy living, she advocates for wellness through fitness, mindfulness, and spirituality. Cherita believes that a balanced lifestyle, encompassing physical health and emotional intelligence, is essential for personal fulfillment and productivity. Her approach to leadership is marked by kindness, empathy, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact and forging genuine connections.

In this episode we talked about:

how cherita went from kinesiology to software engineering (SWE) if coding boot camps are still worth it in 2024? pros and cons of coding boot camps the hardest part about transitioning into tech with a non technical SWE background the challenges of working in tech without a CS degree how to know when it’s time to switch from SWE to PM in your career what to do before switching to a PM the difference between the mindset of PM vs SWE the day to day lifestyle of a PM how to build your professional career & network in tech

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PM Resources:

https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-PM-Interview-Product-Technology/dp/0984782818