Mike Mella
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APM coach | Dozens of successful clients | Interview expert
Brigham Young University
Leland
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About
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In the top 10% of Product Management experts on Leland
Hi, I'm Mike. I am a Product Manager here at Leland (hopefully you are enjoying your experience with the product). Throughout my career, I've worked as a PM at companies of all sizes, from early-stage startups to 100-billion-dollar enterprises.
Mike’s Product Management Qualifications
Experience level: Product Manager
70+ people coached for Product Management
AI Certified
Completed Level 2 of Leland’s AI Builder Program
Mike has helped clients get into these companies:
I've interviewed with most of the major APM programs (Google, Salesforce, Microsoft, Atlassian, Duolingo, etc), receiving multiple offers. Generally, I am best at coaching behavioral and product interviews. While I love working with clients of all backgrounds, I especially love helping college students break into APM programs. Since joining Leland, I have had an 80% success rate helping clients land APM roles.
Mike can help with:
Behavioral Interview Prep
Execution
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Product Case Interview Prep
Strategy & Vision
Work Experience
Product Manager
Leland
May 2022 - Present
Hiring Manager
APM Intern
Atlassian
April 2022 - August 2022
Associate Product Manager Intern
GuideCX
April 2021 - August 2021
Education
Brigham Young University
BS, Major: Business Minor: Computer Science
2016 - 2023
Harvard Business School
MBA
Accepted into Harvard's Early Admittance program. Will be Attending at some point between 2025 - 2027
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Mike has helped clients get into these companies:
Articles
How to Get Into the Instacart APM Program (2026)
Feb 5, 2026
Learn how to get into the Instacart APM program with tips on the application process, required skills, and how to stand out as an early-career candidate.
How to Nail the Atlassian APM Interview
Aug 5, 2025
Associate Product Management Programs are a great way for entry-level PMs to get real product management experience and add top companies to their resume. Here is one expert coach's advice on Atlassian's APM interview.
Why I Joined Leland—Mike Mella
Jun 17, 2025
Mike M., a Leland PM and Product Management Coach, outlines why he chose to join Leland.
