Working In Tech Ep 30 - How to Become A Product Manager with Zachary Johnson
On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're talking to Zachary Johnson. Zachary is a dedicated Product Manager with a strong background in leading cross-functional teams and driving product development. He excels in creating strategies that enhance user experience and boost business growth. Today, Zachary will share insights into his career journey, strategies for successful product management, and advice on how to thrive in the fast-paced tech industry. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH ZACHARY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharydavidjohnson/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Breaking into Tech 8:15 - Product Mgt. and Data Science 11:45 - CEO to 9-5 18:25 - Community 20:54 - Top 3 Skills for Product Managers 24:15 - Learning Communication 30:40 - Salary Progression 33:08 - Skills Product Mgt. Recruiters Want 36:45 - Exciting Developments in Tech 40:00 - Day-to-Day of a Product Manager 42:25 - Math in Tech 46:22 - Tech Jargon 50:06 - Growth Product Manager 53:50 - Final Words 55:20 - Conclusion