Product Management Coaches

My qualifications as a coach are built on deep, practitioner-level experience in AI product management. I spent 9 years at Amazon as a Principal Technical Product Manager, where I led the strategy and development of complex AI and Generative AI products. This specialization is the culmination of a career spanning 25+ years that began in engineering, giving me a firsthand understanding of how to translate technical skills into strategic product competencies—a critical skill for any aspiring AI product leader.   As a former hiring manager at Amazon who conducted over 150 interviews for these roles, I offer a rare, 360-degree perspective on what it takes to build an impactful career in the most competitive sector of technology. My coaching combines this insider's view with my practitioner's expertise to help you navigate your own path to success in AI product management.  

-Successfully transitioned into product management from medicine and healthcare -Accepted into PM role with .04% application success rate (top 5 major tech for PM) -Tied in prior experience where tangentially applicable

I've helped 100+ people secure jobs in tech, banking, and consulting. You can see our testimonials on Instagram @dearconfide. Currently, I'm leading the Data + AI Platform for Microsoft Payments. Previously, I led product teams at a Sequoia-backed startup and was part of the founding team of the largest crowdfunding platform in Southeast Asia. Before product, I was an investment banker at Bank of America and management consultant at BCG.

I bring over a decade of experience managing PM teams, having worked across both fast-paced startups and leading tech companies like Meta and LinkedIn. I’ve also advised early-stage founders on product strategy through the UC Berkeley Accelerator, helping them bring their ideas to life. Currently, I lead peer coaching circles for women PMs through the Women In Product organization, where I’m passionate about fostering community, confidence, and growth in Women.

I'm Alec, an Associate Product Manager at Capital One, where I lead product development initiatives that deliver value to our internal and external customers while ensuring compliance and data integrity. My diverse experience includes roles at Amazon and Global Payments, where I honed my skills in product and program management. I've successfully coached several individuals, helping them break into and excel in the competitive field of product management. I'm here to provide personalized guidance and support as you navigate the APM recruiting cycle. Let's connect!

Avinash Mahalingam brings 14+ years of strategic product management , product coaching and business development experience across diverse global industries in USA, Canada and India, led AI platform innovation at RBC and earlier led several 0 to 1 Products at Amazon. He's passionate about empowering product professionals with practical insights gained from building and scaling successful products. He currently is the Co-Founder and CEO for an AI-powered Holistic Wellness Platform and leads a Product Management Course on Maven. Key Experiences & Expertise: 1- He led AI platform product development for an internal developer platform at a major Canadian bank, offering first-hand exposure to the intricacies of building and scaling AI-powered products. 2- At Amazon Freight, Avinash spearheaded the product strategy and launch of 4 0-to-1 products in billing and payments, demonstrating a proven ability to navigate the complete product lifecycle from inception to market. 3- A highly-rated mentor (4.9/5) who has guided 50+ product professionals 1:1 on career growth and skill enhancement, bringing a wealth of experience in nurturing product careers. 4- He Co-led product management courses for 60+ individuals in live cohorts.

The Why precedes the How. This is how i have always operated and this is what lured me into Product Management 13 years ago. I have anchored around Platform Product management focussing on building robust Customer Data platforms, Insights Platforms and lately, Dynamic Pricing platforms. Understanding a customers journey, looking for behavioral patterns, generating key insights backed with data and creating experiences by partnering with BU's across the organization is something i thrive in. My philosophy of coaching is to understand what the candidate wants to get out our session, where are they in their career currently and how can i help them reach the next level. I also thrive in enabling my candidates think out of the box and ask the right questions in any conversation.

My mantra is get into the trenches of any work you're doing. With over 7 years of experience as a Product Manager at top tech companies like Reddit, Discord, Slack, and Microsoft, I bring a wealth of knowledge around how to build products that people love - all while being a innovative and genuine thought partner and teammate. Our influence as a PM goes beyond the stuff we're working on, but rather the culture we cultivate around us. I'm here to help you achieve your goals, wherever that might be - and in that journey I hope to learn something from you too :)

When it comes to product management recruiting, I learned the hard way — making mistakes I wish someone had warned me about. But through persistence, reflection, and constant improvement, I was able to land 15+ company interviews and PM internship offers at Microsoft, Amazon, U.S. Bank, and more! I've been through the ups and downs of the process firsthand, and I know what it takes to stand out in a competitive job market. My goal is to help you skip the guesswork, avoid common pitfalls, and position yourself to succeed — with practical, actionable guidance every step of the way.

Product Manager with 4 years experience across product management and marketing. Helping students from non-tech backgrounds succeed in landing and excelling in product management roles at big companies. To help you get the job, I can offer resume reviews and interview prep. Once you're in the job, I can offer mentorship to help you excel. My experience includes driving adoption for an industry-leading institutional trading platform, launching health and data API products, and building modernized pay-by-bank solutions for millions of users. I've led numerous tech teams, worked alongside senior leadership, and built products from zero to one.