Vaibhav G.
5.0
Product Management Coach for non-traditional background or break into PM!
Studied at McCombs School of Business (UT Austin)
Works at Microsoft
Available Monday at 2:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 5 hours
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Vaibhav’s Product Management Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Product Manager
30+ people coached for Product Management
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
Vaibhav has helped clients get into these companies:
Based on my extensive experience at companies like Microsoft, Samsung, and various startups, I possess a unique combination of skills and expertise that makes me highly qualified to coach in the field of product management. I have gained a deep understanding of product lifecycle management, market research, and the importance of user feedback in shaping product development strategies. Furthermore, your time at Samsung has exposed you to a different facet of the industry, with a focus on mobile technology and consumer electronics. I have honed skills in product strategy, feature prioritization, and agile development methodologies, making you well-versed in the complexities of bringing products to market in a rapidly evolving landscape. All this experience helps in crafting better resumes, delivering more nuanced answers in interviews, and creating a more cohesive product management applicant.
Vaibhav can help with:
LinkedIn Review
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Strategy & Vision
Product Case Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Vaibhav
Unlock Your Career Potential with Expert Guidance! With a rich background in technical and product management roles at industry giants like Microsoft and Samsung, coupled with hands-on experience at startups, I bring a unique perspective to help you excel in your career journey. Notably, I've successfully mentored 10+ non-traditional candidates, guiding them to secure coveted Product Management positions at prestigious companies like Microsoft, Intuit, Salesforce, and more. In addition, I have conducted over 100 mock interviews, allowing me to provide sharp feedback. I am currently on the product team for OneDrive and SharePoint Premium, but have also interviewed with top-tier companies such as Duolingo, Google, Databricks, Hubspot, Atlassian, Electronic Arts, and Capital One. Whether you're aiming for a career switch or seeking to advance in your current role, I offer personalized assistance through mock interviews, resume reviews, and targeted networking advice. My expertise is not limited by backgrounds; I am dedicated to helping students and professionals from all walks of life, especially those with non-traditional trajectories. Feel free to book an intro call, I would love to meet you! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavgaddam/
Why do I coach?
I'm excited to coach other people because many people helped me reach this point in my career. From random calls to college mentors, they have all shaped my career in impactful ways. I originally thought that given my background, I could never break into product management, but some key mentors were able to help me overcome that mental mountain. Book an intro call to receive a discount on hourly sessions!
Work Experience
Product Manager
Microsoft
2022 - Present
OneDrive Consumer Monetization Team - 2022 OneDrive & SharePoint Premium - Mergers & Acquisitions Tool - 2023
Technical Product Manager
Samsung Electronics
2021 - 2021
E-commerce Trade-In Platform
Software Engineer
Avenu
2021 - 2021
Worked on back-end systems on mobile app team
Machine Learning Engineer
smartQED
2020 - 2021
Case Based Search, Topic Modeling
Vaibhav was also given offers to work at
Capital One
HubSpot
Electronic Arts
Invitation Homes
Education
McCombs School of Business (UT Austin)
Bachelor's in Business Administration, Management Information Systems
Canfield Business Honors Program
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
Vaibhav was also personally admitted to
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
25 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
4.9
Responsiveness
4.9
Supportiveness
4.9
Vaibhav has helped clients get into these companies: