1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 The software engineer (SWE) to product manager (PM) pipeline is strong in 2024 but does that mean it is a sign for YOU to make that transition?&amp;nbsp;If you’ve thought about what it takes to become a product manager then this is the perfect episode for you. In this episode I chat with Cherita Ousley who is a product manager at microsoft about what it take to sucessfully transtion from SWE to PM. She demystifies the role of a PM and gives you keys to unlock a successful career as a PM. Cherita Ousley is a multi-faceted professional, blending her roles as a fitness coach and product manager in the tech industry. With a strong passion for promoting healthy living, she advocates for wellness through fitness, mindfulness, and spirituality. Cherita believes that a balanced lifestyle, encompassing physical health and emotional intelligence, is essential for personal fulfillment and productivity. Her approach to leadership is marked by kindness, empathy, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact and forging genuine connections. In this episode we talked about: how cherita went from kinesiology to software engineering (SWE) if coding boot camps are still worth it in 2024? pros and cons of coding boot camps&amp;nbsp; the hardest part about transitioning into tech with a non technical SWE background the challenges of working in tech without a CS degree&amp;nbsp; how to know when it’s time to switch from SWE to PM in your career&amp;nbsp; what to do before switching to a PM the difference between the mindset of PM vs SWE the day to day lifestyle of a PM&amp;nbsp; how to build your professional career &amp;amp; network in tech Follow Tech Unlocked for more career tips: Website: www.techunlocked.co Instagram: @techunlockedpod Twitter: @techunlockedpod TikTok: @techunlockedpod &amp;nbsp; Connect with Grace: Instagram: @gracemacjonez Linkedin: Grace Macjones &amp;nbsp; Connect with Cherita:&amp;nbsp; Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/cheritaousley &amp;nbsp; PM Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-PM-Interview-Product-Technology/dp/0984782818 https://www.youtube.com/@tryexponent Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us techunlockedpod@gmail.com Tech Unlocked http://techunlockedpod.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/31732982/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/31732982