Karina G.
Former Product Manger at Microsoft
Studied at Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt)
Works at McKinsey & Company
Available today at 3:00 PM UTC
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Karina's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $69/hr
Get help with Skill Building, Cover Letters, and .
Karina’s Product Management Qualifications
Experience level: Product Manager
10+ people coached for Product Management
I spent four years as a Product Manager at Microsoft, where I not only grew within the company but also successfully switched roles internally—receiving two separate internal offers along the way. That experience taught me firsthand how to navigate large tech organizations, how to tell your story in a way that resonates, and how to position yourself for growth once you’re in the door. Beyond Microsoft, I’ve interviewed at and received offers from LinkedIn, Meta, and Capital One. Having gone through these processes myself, I understand the nuances of tech interviews—whether it’s product design, strategy, execution, or behavioral storytelling. I know what each company emphasizes and how to tailor your preparation without losing your authentic voice. As your coach, I’ll help you cut through the noise and focus on what matters: building confidence in your problem-solving, structuring strong answers, and connecting your experiences to what interviewers are really looking for. Whether you’re aiming for Big Tech, a high-growth company, or even an internal move, I can help you prepare with the clarity, precision, and mindset that lead to offers.
Karina can help with:
Skill Building
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Strategy & Vision
Product Case Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Karina
I worked as a Product Manager at Microsoft for four years and am now pursuing my MBA at Yale, where I recently interned at McKinsey. Alongside my career and studies, I founded a premium women’s denim company, overseeing everything from fabric sourcing and product design to brand identity and go-to-market strategy. Having navigated recruiting across tech, consulting, and MBA programs, I know how tough the process can feel—and how much of a difference the right preparation and mindset can make. I’m passionate about helping others land the interviews and opportunities they’re aiming for, and I’m happy to chat about recruiting for consulting, product management, tech, or MBA admissions.
Why do I coach?
Coaching matters deeply to me because I know what it feels like to struggle and feel stuck. When I first started casing, I had a ton of anxiety—I would freeze, convinced there was some hidden “key” to cracking the case that I just couldn’t unlock. No matter how much I practiced, I felt like I was chasing what interviewers wanted to hear instead of truly engaging with the problem. Then I had an epiphany. I realized that casing wasn’t about memorizing the “right” answer—it was about shifting my mindset. The moment I stopped trying to force myself into someone else’s framework and instead focused on what I genuinely wanted to understand and how I would actually solve the problem, everything clicked. My confidence grew, my performance improved, and casing stopped being something I feared and became something I enjoyed. That transformation is why I’m passionate about coaching. I know firsthand how discouraging it feels to think you’re not “getting it,” and I also know how powerful it is to unlock the right perspective. I want to help others make that same shift—so they don’t just get better at casing, but also discover a way of thinking that builds confidence far beyond the interview room.
Work Experience
Summer Associate
McKinsey & Company
June 2025 - Present
Product Manager 2
Microsoft
August 2021 - May 2025
Microsoft Teams for iOS and Android
Computer Science Instructor
Juni Learning
May 2020 - August 2020
- Taught middle school students computer science fundamentals using Python
Summer Investment Banking Analyst
J.P. Morgan
June 2019 - August 2019
Brand Protection Manager
Nissan
May 2018 - August 2018
Karina was also given offers to work at
Goldman Sachs
Accenture
Mastercard
Capital One
Education
Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt)
Major in Engineering, Minor in History, Dean’s List
Activities and societies: Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience - DIVE (Student Lead), Design for America (President), Theta Tau Co-ed Professional Engineering Fraternity (Vice President), Chi Omega Sorority (Diversity and Inclusion Committee), Greek Inclusivity Alliance, Postponed 2020 Graduation Celebration Committee
Yale School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2026
Silver Scholars Recipient: 1 of 17 students selected to matriculate into Yale’s MBA program directly from college. Acceptance is based on leadership potential and outstanding academic performance.