Boost Your Product Management & Engineering Career with Healthians Expert Insights

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Want to take your career in product management and engineering to the next level? Rishabh Jain, Head of Product and Engineering at Healthians, shared some amazing insights on how to succeed in these fields during our Expert Edge session. With over 13 years of experience leading teams at Amazon and Zomato, Rishabh offered practical advice for anyone looking to grow in their career. Here’s a recap of his most valuable takeaways:

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1. Transitioning into Product Management

Professionals who are thinking of switching to product management from roles like engineering or marketing can take following actionable steps:

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  • Understand what the company’s core product is and the kind of user experience it’s targeting. Dive into the user journey, think end-to-end, and figure out what gaps exist.
  • Product managers interact with every stakeholder in the company. You need to understand their expectations, align them with the larger company goals, and effectively communicate the impact of new features.
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  • A good product manager doesn’t settle for acceptable work. They strive for a wow factor in the customer’s mind.

2. Starting Strong in Engineering

For freshers entering the engineering field, Rishabh highlighted the importance of hands-on learning:

  • Start building things on your own. Take any product, think of a basic version, and start building it. You’ll face technical challenges, solve them, and gain real-world experience.
  • Focus on data structures, algorithms, and building a portfolio that showcases your abilities. Good companies care about how you think, not just the programming language you use.

3. Work-Life Balance: Startups vs. Large Corporations

Drawing from his experiences at Amazon and startups, Rishabh shared insights into work-life balance across different environments:

  • It’s more about company culture than size. Startups are dynamic and require you to adapt quickly, while larger corporations have defined processes but can be equally fast-paced. Both environments have their own challenges and rewards.
  • Startups experiment frequently, which means you need to be as dynamic as the company. Some ideas work; some don’t. That’s part of the process.

4. Leadership and Team Management

Understanding individual aspirations is really important:

  • Talk to your team regularly and figure out what they want from their careers. Align their interests with the projects they work on whenever possible.
  • Regular feedback, team outings, and genuine interactions help build a motivated and cohesive team.

5. Future Trends in Technology

Looking ahead, Rishabh pointed to the growing impact of generative AI and other technologies. He said, “Generative AI is gaining popularity, but we’re still figuring out where it fits best. It’s already augmenting individual workers, and its potential—from automating workflows to creating decision-making systems—is enormous.”

6. Rishabh’s Advice for Career Growth

In his closing remarks, Rishabh shared an inspiring message for aspiring project managers and engineers:

“Your career is very long. Keep experimenting, taking risks, and building. Even if you don’t get your dream job now, it might lead to an even better opportunity down the line.”

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Start building, experimenting, and aiming for excellence—just as Rishabh recommends.

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