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Breaking into Product Management: Sid Sachdeva’s Journey from Engineering to Agile Leadership

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  1. Sid’s transition from aerospace engineering to product management and the pivotal moments that shaped his career.
  2. The challenges international students face in the job market and Sid’s strategies for overcoming them.
  3. The importance of networking, soft skills, and executive presence in breaking into product roles.
  4. How Sid learned to work with software engineers, stakeholders, and executives without a technical coding background.
  5. Key takeaways on job hunting, interview prep, and making an impact in the corporate world.

 

Key Quotes from Sid Sachdeva:

  1. “Being proactive is key. You have to start six months before everyone else to get ahead.”
  2. “It’s not about how much you know—it’s about how you show up, engage, and collaborate.”
  3. “Networking is a numbers game—keep applying, keep connecting, and don’t take rejections personally.”
  4. “Product management is like being a mini-CEO—you have to balance engineering, design, and business.”

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