Beyond the Backlog

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Beyond the Backlog

Beyond the Backlog is brought to you by the Product Management Club at Berkeley Haas. Hosted by Kevin Astuhuaman and Devansh Pathak, this podcast explores the journeys of industry leaders and rising stars in product management and tech. Dive into candid conversations about breaking into product management, climbing the ranks, and navigating the challenges of building impactful products. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this podcast will inspire and equip you with actionable insights to go beyond the backlog.

Episodes

  1. Michelle Poon - Director PM Zendesk: Pivoting and Finding Your Voice in Tech

    APR 5

    Michelle Poon - Director PM Zendesk: Pivoting and Finding Your Voice in Tech

    In this episode of Beyond the Backlog, we are honored to host Michelle Poon, Director of Product Management at Zendesk. We explore her bold transition from nonprofit tech, to leading fraud detection at Adobe and now into her current role at Zendesk where she leads critical cloud operations with 140 engineers, driving FinOps, and developer experience. As a Berkeley Haas alum, Michelle sits with Berkeley Haas PM Club and opens up about breaking into product management, how she learned to lead highly technical teams, and the importance of staying true to your values as you grow in your career. From embracing discomfort to becoming a coalition builder across teams, Michelle shares honest lessons, practical frameworks, and inspiration for anyone looking to pivot into product and thrive — especially those coming from non-traditional paths

    1h 15m
  2. Sparsh Agarwal - From Software Engineer to Director of Product: Breaking Into PM

    MAR 3

    Sparsh Agarwal - From Software Engineer to Director of Product: Breaking Into PM

    Join Beyond the Backlog as we dive into Sparsh Agarwal’s inspiring journey from software engineering to becoming a Director of Product Management. In this episode, Sparsh shares his unique path to breaking into product management, the key lessons he’s learned along the way, and actionable insights for aspiring product leaders. Whether you’re starting your career in tech or aiming to transition into product management, this episode is packed with tips, strategies, and inspiration to help you take your career to the next level.

    1h 23m
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Beyond the Backlog is brought to you by the Product Management Club at Berkeley Haas. Hosted by Kevin Astuhuaman and Devansh Pathak, this podcast explores the journeys of industry leaders and rising stars in product management and tech. Dive into candid conversations about breaking into product management, climbing the ranks, and navigating the challenges of building impactful products. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this podcast will inspire and equip you with actionable insights to go beyond the backlog.

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    Product Management Club of Berkeley Haas
  • Episodes
    2
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    © Product Management Club of Berkeley Haas
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    Beyond the Backlog

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