Vaibhav Gaddam

Product Management Coach for non-traditional background or break into PM!

McCombs School of Business (UT Austin)
Microsoft
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About

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In the top 10% of Product Management experts on Leland

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/

Vaibhav’s Product Management Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Product Manager

100+ Product Management clients

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:

Behavioral Interview Prep

General Exploration

LinkedIn Review

Networking Strategy

Product Case Interview Prep

Resume Review

Skill Building

Strategy & Vision

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!