As part of our ongoing project to create a centralized resource to tell the stories of how people transitioned into a PM role (see my article explaining this here), this article series aims to provide a synthesis of the interviews we have done so far. This article shares an in…

In June 2019, I reflected on my learnings from being a product manager so far. I shared 30 lessons that have assisted me while solving problems in my role. These lessons highlight moments in my personal development that influence the experiences I build today and in the future. Lesson 1: Ask the right questions! As a…

As part of our ongoing project to create a centralized resource to tell the stories of how people transitioned into a PM role (see my article explaining this here), this article series aims to provide a synthesis of the interviews we have done so far. This article shares an in…

After working on my startup while at university, I realized I wanted to live out similar experiences throughout my career. This is when I set out to become a Product Manager! As I learnt about the role, I realized it provided me the opportunity to work with diverse teams to…

I was 1 of 5 black students in my graduating class of 300 electrical and computer engineers from the University of Waterloo. As an intern, I experienced similar ratios at all the companies I worked for. I just accepted that there weren’t many black people in tech. However, rather than…

Some of us have had moments where we see a product come to market and the first thought that goes through our mind is: “OMG I’VE HAD THIS IDEA BEFORE!”. This happens quite frequently for me and I often get mixed emotions shortly after. I first get excited that the…

After my adventures running my startup, Pave on one of my co-op terms, I was faced with a tough decision when I had to return to school. It was my second semester of my 3rd year at the University of Waterloo in the fall of 2015. The courses I was…

Waterloo Ontario has a great start up ecosystem. It’s easy to get sucked into the compulsion of trying to solve problems around you. My case wasn’t any different. The influence of those around me went a long way in motivating me to take certain actions. Majority of students come into…