Ackshaey Singh

By actively working to broaden their perspectives, managers can enhance their strategic thinking and make more informed, balanced, and effective decisions. This, in turn, can lead to better organizational performance and a more resilient and adaptive business strategy.

2

Harness the power of AI to streamline your workflow, boost productivity, and drive better results. Get started with GenAI today and take your product management game to the next level! 💡 #Chisel #GenAI #ProductManagement #SaaS #Innovation

3

New Post: Expedia says two execs dismissed after ‘violation of company policy’ - https://lnkd.in/g6vgHP9G - Expedia says Rathi Murthy and Sreenivas Rachamadugu, respectively its CTO and senior vice president of core services product & engineering, are no longer employed at the travel booking company. In a statement shared with Bloomberg and elsewhere, Expedia said Murthy and Rachamadugu are “no longer employed at Expedia Group” due to an unspecified “violation of © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. - #news #business #world -------------------------------------------------- Download: Stupid Simple CMS - https://lnkd.in/g4y9XFgR -------------------------------------------------- or download at SourceForge - https://lnkd.in/gNqB7dnp

1

2 Comments

For years, I've led and mentored diverse teams of software engineers, and one gripe consistently surfaces, irrespective of team makeup or project nuances: "Why do I have to resolve conflicts when cherry-picking commits from the master branch?" 🤔 This complaint hits home. Engineers crave independence to innovate and deliver swiftly, yet software development thrives on collaboration, demanding robust code management and teamwork. 🚀💻 Cherry-picking commits can be an efficient way to incorporate specific changes or bug fixes into a hotfix branch or release candidate, but it often triggers conflicts as changes collide with ongoing developments. This conflict resolution process can be time-consuming, error-prone, and frustrating for engineers, detracting from their productivity and morale. 😫⚔️ The absence of a structured cherry-picking process exacerbates the problem. Here's a simple fix to avoid conflicts: 1️⃣ Track the last merged PR number into the base branch when cutting release/hotfix branches. 2️⃣ When receiving a cherry-pick PR, confirm its base branch PR number. 3️⃣ Ensure all PRs between the last merged and new ones are cherry-picked before merging, preventing conflicts. 4️⃣ Once merged, update the base PR number of the last merged cherry-pick for the next cherry-pick PR review can be verified. Yes, adopting this process entails a bit of change, but the dividends in smoother workflows and happier engineers are well worth it. Let's make life easier for our fellow coders! 💪🛠️ #SoftwareEngineering #CodeReview #Collaboration #ConflictResolution #Teamwork #DeveloperLife #CherryPicking #CodeManagement #ProductivityTips #EngineeringCulture #TechTips #Mentorship #WorkflowOptimization #CodingCommunity

8

The biggest mindset shift most senior PMs / Designers / Eng Mgrs / TLs who are building customer-facing products in midsized & large companies must make: Your main job is to make your product win. While it may seem like this Job # 1 should be obvious to all, it really isn’t. Here are some other leading contenders for Job # 1: - Main job is to make my manager happy - Main job is to make execs happy - Main job is to keep stakeholders happy - Main job is to keep team members happy - Main job is to build excellent systems - Main job is to get promoted - Main job is to launch as promised - Main job is to create user delight - Main job is to create customer value (some people LOVE saying this one) Now, I understand that we live in the real world and that there are “good reasons” why the above contenders are at least worthy of consideration. But I am saying what I am saying precisely because we live in the real world and because I think you should do your best to improve your odds of *long-term career success*. You see, as a passionate & ambitious product person who builds the mindset of making your product win as your Job # 1, you will do things & learn things that most of your other peers are not doing & learning. And by doing that over the long arc of your career, you will position yourself to reach closer to whatever is your optimal success potential. This is clearly not the only possible path and it may not be the right path for some / many (no single path can be). But it is at least worth considering if it seems to feel right to you. Most people spend years / decades in mid-sized & large companies and yet are never even told that this is an option they should consider for their long-term career success. If that is you, I want you to view this post just as a possibly helpful pointer. If it doesn’t resonate, that’s totally fine. But if it does resonate, you might over the long-term see yourself becoming a more competent, a more effective, and possibly even a more happy product person.

927

54 Comments

As a product builder, one of my favorite concepts is Balaji Srinivasan's Idea maze (attached below). End users of a product only see the final decisions made. They don’t see every tradeoff the builders agonize over and the alternative universes that could’ve been. Great product are designed by builders that put an incredible amount of thought behind each decision. Steve jobs talks about a similar feeling in building the Mac. IMO this is the essence of finding product <> market fit, and makes a world of a difference in outcomes. For example, “video on the Internet” in the early 2000’s was an obvious emergent trend. But Youtube and Vimeo are very different products, and company outcomes. I think about this concept often for the market of “GTM signals” and "AI for Sales." It’s hot right now, many GTM teams are talking about using signals and AI, and there’s a wide diversity of products to choose from. Some tenured GTM operators gripe about how this is nothing new and it’s a renaming of age-old concepts like ABM, intent, B2B marketing, etc. There’s some truth to that and as a builder I’m always curious about the history of our space, but I also believe that AI (specifically LLMs) are unlocking new use cases that were previously not possible. So next time you see a new product in a confusing market, keep an open mind and see if it helps you accomplish something radically new. You could be looking at the next Youtube.

25

3 Comments

The below article resonates with the blog post from Zerodha CTO Kailash Nadh on how they scaled Zerodha during 2020-2021. The Zerodha blog for reference 1. https://lnkd.in/gt5qRCiT 2. https://lnkd.in/gXqXzAfv

8

It's so easy to adore Sahil Khosla's teaching style. He is the perfect combo of grace, gentleness & wisdom. I always feel so at ease, when he guides me through a new way to do something. {Thank you} Yet another incredible, helpful video. This time, walking us through 3 ways to trigger Make and Zapier workflows directly from Airtable 😍 #NoCodeEducation #Airtable #TriggerWorkFlows

3

Want to know more about How Figma's Databases Team Lived to Tell the Scale? Still skeptical of why we built horizontal sharding on RDS instead of <insert-cooler-database-technology>? Wondering if you should copy what we did? Check out out my new podcast with Software Engineering Daily as we dive deep on spicy stories that didn't make the blog post from surviving my first Figma Config conference to debating which database technology comes out on top. https://lnkd.in/gFfh7C-A

150

9 Comments

Here's something counterintuitive; taking on more investment risk reduces long-term returns: https://lnkd.in/gHwkjHmP This is only my second investment video, so I'm still learning. If you have any feedback, I would love to hear it. Based on the feedback from the first video, I tried to make the audio more balanced on this video. I also shortened the length, to make the content more digestible.

13

2 Comments

Ride the Momentum Building on the tactics for achieving efficiency discussed in my previous posts, another crucial element is creating momentum. The longer you can work and produce without interruption and without hesitation, the more compounding benefits you'll realize in your work. Additionally, sustained momentum can give you that extra push to reach checkpoints faster than usual. It's crucial to find ways to reliably create momentum, especially as your responsibilities grow. Here are some strategies to help you get into the groove: Prioritize Self-Care: Taking care of yourself and addressing personal issues is a prerequisite for a momentum-based workflow. Prioritize exercise, mental training, and completing important personal errands to stay focused and energized. Ensuring that your physical and mental health are in good shape sets the stage for sustained productivity. Figure Out All Requirements Early and Align with Stakeholders: Documenting what you need to work on, in what order, and how, can transform your project into a straightforward checklist. This lets you enter 'auto-pilot mode,' where you follow your own structured plan rather than constantly deciding on the next steps. Although design docs are useful for this, they often require a lot of detail early on, which might not always be available. Instead, consider using a simpler format initially, such as a 1-pager technical summary with one-liner descriptions of tasks and estimates, and align with each system owner and PM on the assumptions before diving deeper. Molocans can find a template I created in Notion under “Technical Summary Template.” Set Clear Milestones and Checkpoints: Context switching is costly and can disrupt your rhythm. You'll inevitably need to step away from your tasks occasionally, and upon returning, determining where you left off can be time-consuming. For coding, in particular, if you post a PR for review and it generates comments or questions, you might need to reassess the changes if they're extensive. To mitigate this, break up your tasks and code changes into small, manageable chunks with clear objectives and write good test cases/scenarios. This approach minimizes disruption costs and makes it easier to pick up where you left off. Once you get used to it, you can create multiple layers of tasks and projects not only for yourself but also for your team. Make Time and Use it Creatively: When you're in the flow, it’s important to maintain that momentum. Consider evaluating the necessity of meetings on your calendar—move or cancel those that are non-essential. Additionally, setting aside 'Do Not Schedule' (DNS) focus blocks can further protect your productive time. If possible, keep your schedule flexible. Personally, when I find myself in the groove, I sometimes work 12+ hour days consecutively, and then relax more later in the week. Take breaks after periods of high efficiency to avoid burnout.

22

PSA to all Product marketing folks in #SaaS companies! Just listing that you have "JDBC" support on your product is MEANINGLESS to non engineering audiences AND even more MEANINGLESS to Engineering audiences!! JDBC is an API for the client, it does not imply you have the drivers for a spesific database! If you support #Postgres state that! If you support #MySQL say that! It doesn't matter if its via JDBC, ODBC or even carrier pigeon! #productmarketing #productmanagement

39

7 Comments

Today's market and expectations are pretty tough. From my conversations, I see that experienced product managers within companies are often under immense pressure, grappling with additional responsibilities, less senior support, and the need to demonstrate clear impact. It's also tough for folks trying to secure their next role, and it's clear that even the most seasoned professionals need robust support, more confidence, and advanced skills to get where they need to be. That's why I'm glad to lead another Advanced Product Management Cohort out of London, starting on June 11th. We have 6 spots left. Here’s what we cover: 1️⃣ Product Discovery & Strategic Thinking 2️⃣ Experimentation & Prioritisation 3️⃣ Product Leadership & Communication 4️⃣ Career Growth Framework - my personal favourite When you join Colab, you not only gain access to one live cohort (such as this one) but also to a comprehensive knowledge base, a library of tools, on-demand recordings and snippets, and bi-weekly career coaching on our platform. If you are interested, check out the full program details. https://lnkd.in/gCXka-D9 💰 Affordable payment plans are also provided. Feel free to DM me if you'd like to chat to see if it's right for you or how else Colab Cohorts can support you.

39

Senior engineers lose money and responsibility at Meta partly because of an unwritten rule. Candidates are expected to not follow their interviewer's instructions to SUCCEED. Yes, you read that right. That blew my mind. There are other common reasons for downleveling as well. Some of these are expected but others are surprising. Kevin Landucci + Kashish Singhal, loved the simple practical takeaway for candidates. And the full episode rocked! Subscribe to ApplyPass to get more tips in your feed 🛎

20

3 Comments

Two facts: First: Jack and the Storefront team handle some of the most interesting problems at Recharge if you're into caching, synchronizing, and lots of data puzzles to solve. Second: I work with the team as Principal so we'd get to have some fun while we do the first part.

16

HIRING FOR PRODUCT MANAGER 🔥🔥🔥 ​​We're looking ~3 years-experience Product Manager at SuperApp (YC W18). Just like Lego boxes that fit on top of one another, we are looking out for someone who has experience that can be plugged together, customized and deployed anywhere. Someone who is passionate about product features, customer needs, market research, and taking up full ownership of business goals. . 🙍Product Manager ~3 years experience. Office: Alam Sutera (Hybrid) https://lnkd.in/dEQDjUXr (apply here) . Expectations in the first week ✅ Focus: Absorb and Learn ✅ Expectations: The key thing is to actively listen and learn as much as possible. This includes: - Meeting new people and understanding the company culture - Getting set up with your workspace and tools - Learning about the product and its functionalities - Introducing yourself to key stakeholders and understanding their expectations . Expectations in the first month ✅ Focus: Deep Dive and Understand ✅ Expectations: Now that you have a basic foundation, you should delve deeper into the product and its ecosystem: - Understand the customer base and their needs through various methods (customer calls, surveys, user research) - Learn about the competitive landscape and how your product positions itself - Familiarize yourself with the product roadmap and development process - Begin building relationships with your team members (engineers, designers, marketing) . Expectations in the first three months ✅ Focus: Apply and Contribute ✅ Expectations: With a solid understanding of the product and your role, you can start applying your knowledge and contributing more: - Participate in product roadmap discussions and suggest improvements - Develop a data-driven approach to product decisions using analytics - Start working on assigned projects and contribute to the product development cycle - Communicate effectively with stakeholders and keep them informed . Hiring Stages Round 1 : HR Screening Round 2 : Interview with Head of Product and/or CPO. Round 3 : HR Interview (offering). . Why work with us At Aplikasi Super, you have the opportunity to ✅ Flexible working hours at Alam Sutera or Surabaya. ✅ A flat and transparent culture. ✅ Enjoy a culture with opportunities for exponential growth and learning with 7 squads (cross-function). ✅ Laptop Ownership Program and Learning/Course Wallet after finishing probation. . How to apply If you're interested in the role, click the link above. If you know someone talented who might be a good fit, please let him know by mention his/her name or "like" this post so we can help others too! If you're curious what's SUPER Culture, you can check my other posts or SuperApp (YC W18). For any queries you have, DM me! . Sharing is caring. We're SUPER, we're together! ~~~ #hiring #opportunity #JadiSuper #productmanager #productmanagement #hiringproduct #job #jobalert #projectmanager #projectmanagement

43

5 Comments