After weeks of planning and close collaboration with the incredible team at Google Canada, I’m thrilled to share the success of a workshop that brought together Achievers’ Data Engineering, Data Science, Development, and Product teams for a deep dive into the world of AI and Data. Held at Google’s brand-new…
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Leading Cloud Migration at Scale: My Experience at Viral Nation and Achievers
In today’s fast-evolving technology landscape, cloud migration is a strategic transformation. In both of my recent roles, at Viral Nation and Achievers, I had the opportunity to lead two vastly different but equally complex cloud migration initiatives. One was a shift driven by client-specific cloud compliance needs in a modern…
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How I Collaborate with Engineering Leaders and SLT to Secure Resources as a Product Leader
As a Product Leader, one of the most critical (and often underestimated) parts of my role is securing and aligning engineering resources. It’s not just about asking for developers; it’s about earning trust, building a shared understanding of priorities, and aligning product vision with organizational goals. Over the years, I’ve…
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Recognition Meets Intelligence: Tools We Launched at Achievers Recognition Next 2024
I had the privilege of representing the Reporting and Insights product team at Achievers Recognition Next 2024, where I showcased our latest innovations in data and analytics designed to transform how organizations engage, recognize, and empower their people. This year’s event was nothing short of energizing. Hosted in a beautifully…
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Building for Builders: Driving Adoption of Internal Platforms with Product Thinking
When we think about building products, we often picture end users: customers, clients, and consumers. But what happens when your users sit just across the floor from you? What if your customers are internal teams, engineers, analysts, product managers relying on the platform you’re building to power their day-to-day work?…
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SOP for Running Sprints in a Product Team
While serving as the Director of Data Products at Viral Nation, I collaborated in the creation of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for our product team. I. Objective: To establish a systematic approach for planning, executing, reviewing, and closing sprints to deliver product increments efficiently. II. Scope: This SOP is…
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Design System 101: Building Scalable, Consistent, and Efficient Digital Products
In today’s digital-first world, design systems have become the backbone of scalable and efficient product development. Whether you’re building a startup MVP or scaling a global product, a well-structured design system can be your greatest ally. What is a Design System? Think of a design system as the connective tissue…
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Ultimate Agile Product Management Guide & Cheatsheet
A product manager frequently bears the moniker of a “mini-CEO,” given their direct involvement in every phase of a product’s life cycle. A product manager is responsible for ensuring that the company’s goals are met and that there is a market for its products. They also ensure that their team…