Emily Shemian

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Break Into Big Tech PM | Senior Amazon PM-T | Meta Prod Ops | Deloitte

Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
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Hey there! 👋 With 7 years in FAANG, I'm currently a Senior Product Manager – Technical at Amazon, after landing two competing PM offers from Google & Amazon. I spent 5 years as a Product Operations Manager at Meta and before that, 4 years in Strategy Consulting at Deloitte. Having personally navigated the transition from consulting --> Product Operations and --> senior PM role at Amazon, I can provide guidance on breaking into Product Management from nontraditional backgrounds. I've been through competitive interview processes at Amazon, Meta, Google, Lyft, Uber, and Instacart, so I understand the preparation needed. Over the last 2 years, I've conducted 100+ interviews—from PMs, to Prod Ops Managers, and TPMs. I keep it focused with a 45-minute interview followed by 15 minutes for feedback and coaching. Of course, I'm all ears if you prefer a different approach for your interview. Let's team up and craft your interview success story! 🚀

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Emily’s Product Management Qualifications

Experience level: Product Manager

👋 Hi! I'm Emily. I'm currently a Senior Product Manager – Technical (L6) at Amazon, but I didn't start my career in Product Management. I actually began in Strategy Consulting at Deloitte, transitioned into Product Operations at Meta, and eventually made the leap into a senior PM role at Amazon. 🚀 My journey: Deloitte → Meta → Amazon At Meta, I worked on Search Generative AI experiences across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. While my title was Product Operations Manager, I took on many core PM responsibilities, from shaping product strategy and driving experimentation to influencing roadmaps and partnering closely with engineering teams. I learned how to translate that experience into a compelling PM story, demonstrate product and technical judgment, and successfully land an L6 PM-T role at Amazon. Since joining Amazon, I've led the launch of Creator Studio and driven initiatives across AI-powered content intelligence, partner analytics, and product strategy. 💡 How I can help you Whether you're an aspiring PM or an experienced professional looking to level up, I can help you: - Break into PM from consulting, Product Operations, strategy, or other nontraditional backgrounds. - Ace PM interviews through product sense, execution, strategy, and behavioral preparation. - Tell your story by identifying transferable skills, demonstrating product ownership, and turning your experience into compelling interview answers. - Target senior PM roles by strengthening your product thinking, technical judgment, and leadership narratives. 🎯 What to expect from coaching with me I've been through the uncertainty of wondering whether my experience was "PM enough" and figuring out how to stand out against candidates with traditional PM backgrounds. I know firsthand that making the transition is possible with

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AI Fundamentals

AI Product Design

AI Roadmap Development

Behavioral Interview Prep

Frameworks

Influence & Collaboration

LinkedIn Review

Networking Strategy

Product Case Interview Prep

Prototyping with AI

Resume Review

Skill Building

Strategy & Vision

Work Experience

Senior Product Manager Technical

Amazon

April 2025 - Present

I'm currently a Senior Product Manager – Technical (L6) at Amazon, where I lead product strategy and development for Fire TV's creator and content platform. I led the launch of Amazon Creator Studio, a self-service platform that reduced content partner onboarding from 6–8 weeks to minutes, scaling to 94 partners and 203 channels. I also lead initiatives spanning AI-powered content intelligence, personalization, and partner analytics, translating complex technical challenges into scalable products and measurable business outcomes. My role combines product strategy, technical execution, cross-functional leadership, and executive stakeholder management. I bring firsthand experience navigating Amazon's product management expectations, Leadership Principles, and senior-level PM competencies, which I can leverage to help candidates prepare for Big Tech product management interviews.

Product Operations Manager

Strategy Consultant

Deloitte

August 2017 - April 2021

I spent four years in Strategy & Operations Consulting at Deloitte, advising Fortune 500 companies across healthcare, technology, financial services, and pharmaceuticals. My work spanned business strategy, digital transformation, operational improvement, and cross-functional execution, helping organizations solve complex business challenges and drive measurable impact. During my final year at Deloitte, I worked with Meta as a client, gaining firsthand experience with Big Tech's product development processes, organizational dynamics, and strategic priorities. I leveraged that experience, along with the relationships and credibility I built, to successfully transition from external consultant to a full-time role at Meta. This experience shaped my career trajectory and gave me a unique perspective on breaking into Big Tech from consulting. I understand how to translate consulting skills—including structured problem-solving, stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and executive communication—into compelling qualifications for product, strategy, and operations roles at leading technology companies.