Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast Who is doing the Data Product Management work? with Anna Bergevin
Aug 22, 2024
Anna Bergevin, a Sr. Product Manager at ResMed, shares her honest insights into data product management and the evolving role it plays today. She delves into her journey transitioning from an analyst to a product manager, highlighting the challenges and the necessity for collaboration. The conversation uncovers innovative uses of AI, like ChatGPT, for productivity and storytelling. Anna emphasizes understanding user needs and effective communication as key to navigating the complexities of developing data products.
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Anna's Accidental PM Path
- Anna Bergevin accidentally entered data product management after working as an analyst and exploring options.
- She initially helped an overseas engineering team and discovered her passion for product alongside data.
Strategic Role of Data PMs
- Data product management requires strategic prioritization aligned with company goals, not just fulfilling requests.
- Product managers protect engineers' time and manage stakeholder energy, a role often missing where no PM exists.
Balancing Product and Data
- Data product managers tend to be more product-focused by process but retain a core understanding of data.
- This balance helps them shift from jumping to solutions to probing and empathizing with user problems.
