E45 - From Engineering to Product Management: Our Personal Journey

Welcome to our latest episode of Everything Product! Today, we're excited to discuss our own personal journeys as we transitioned from engineering into the dynamic world of product management. During this episode, we dive deep into the motivations that inspired our shift, the influential mentors who left indelible marks on our professional lives, and the strategic steps we each took in transitioning from engineering roles to product management. We also highlight some of the potential pitfalls that can come with the transition from engineering to product management, especially the risk of becoming too solutions-oriented and losing sight of the need for a comprehensive understanding of the problem at hand. Whether you're an engineer contemplating a shift to product management, or simply curious about what such a transition involves, this episode offers a treasure trove of firsthand insights. We'll share our experiences and reveal the secrets that enabled our successful career transitions. Follow us on: Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct Learn more about the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Sid: LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/] Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]