I answer questions from a reader, who is getting burned out from SWE interview preparation. They’ve been studying for many months and they are losing their motivation. My focus is to remind them their end goal and help structure their learning plan.
Reader Questions: Principal PM. Interested In Faster Career Growth. Asking About MBA
I answer questions from a reader, who is a Principal Product Manager, has been accepted by a Top3 Full-time MBA program and is wondering if it’ll speed up their career. I also discuss about the value of an Executive or a Part-Time MBA, which seems to be more suitable, based on their profile.
Reader Questions: New Grad PM. Future MBA. Interested in FIRE
I answer the questions from a reader, who is a new grad Product Manager and will start an MBA in 3 years. I focus on how to optimize financial decisions before and during the MBA, in order to minimize the time for FIRE.
My First Podcast Interview! The TPM Podcast With Mario Gerard
This week I gave my first podcast interview! I was a guest on The TPM Podcast, which is hosted by Mario Gerard. This podcast is targeting Technical Program Managers (TPMs). We talked a lot about the TPM role, including how it differs between different companies, how to prepare for TPM interviews, and how the role has changed during Covid.
What Does A Technical Program Manager (TPM) Do? A Practical Guide
Learn about the value that a TPM brings to a project. This is a practical guide explaining the TPM deliverables in a real-world scenario
Best Courses and Books to Improve Soft Skills
As we all progress in our careers, we find out that “soft skills” become very important and differentiate the good from the great. In this post, I present my personal recommendations about the best courses and books to improve your soft skills.
Career Advice for Software Engineers
Lots of great career advice for Software Engineers. Topics include how to improve skillset, value of an MBA and whether/how to switch to PM, TPM or EM.
How To Start And Grow Your Online Business
Learn the 4 steps required to start and grow your online business: how to setup your website, write valuable content, drive traffic and monetize.
Is an MBA Worth It?
Are you thinking about an MBA? Learn about its benefits, the post-MBA professional options, the MBA rankings, the total cost and the application process.
How to Prepare for Product Manager (PM) Interviews
Learn how to prepare for Product Manager interviews. Understand the interview structure, the 6 types of interview questions and utilize mock interviews
How to Prepare for Technical Program Manager (TPM) Interviews
Learn how to prepare for TPM interviews. Understand the interview structure, the types of questions, the evaluation criteria and how to use mock interviews.
How to Prepare for Software Engineering Interviews
Learn how to prepare for Software Engineering interviews. Understand the interview structure, the 3 types of interview questions and utilize mock interviews
What are the differences between Product Managers, Program Managers, Engineering Managers and Marketing Managers?
Learn the differences between Product Managers, Program Managers, Engineering Managers and Marketing Managers. Understand their goals and compensation
Inside the Culture of the Top Tech Companies
In this post I will provide a detailed comparison of the culture in the top tech companies (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google, Microsoft).
Salaries for Software Engineers are On FIRE!
This post compares the total compensation (salaries, stock, bonus) for Software Engineers in the top high-tech companies.
How To Plan For Your Financial Independence
Financial independence seems so easy in theory, but is much harder in practice. This post will help you create a plan to achieve this goal.
