{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"80 | How to successfully transition from a software engineer to a product manager with Cherita Ousley","description":"   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\u2019ve 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\u2019s 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    ","author_name":"Tech Unlocked","author_url":"http:\/\/techunlockedpod.com","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/31732982"}