DataCamp CPO on Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Product

How can product leaders approach bridging the gap between engineering and product management? In this episode hosted by Nacho Andrade, DataCamp’s Chief Product and Technology Officer Eduardo Oliveira will be speaking on bridging the gap between engineering and product management. Oliveira shares his unique perspective on transitioning from an engineering background into a product leadership role, and the key lessons he’s learned about identifying and addressing critical product gaps to drive business impact.

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Show Notes

1. Transitioning from engineering to product management by identifying gaps in product vision and strategy
2. The importance of taking ownership to fill organizational gaps, regardless of job descriptions
3. Focusing on creating value for users and the business, beyond just product discovery
4. Understanding the business side of product management, not just the technical aspects
5. Balancing the needs of consumer and business clients in an education-focused product
6. Leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance the learning experience
7. Maintaining a sustainable business model by continuously improving the product
8. Approaches to learning and development programs in organizations
9. The value of empathy and effective communication in product management
10. Categorizing products as either truly innovative or significant improvements
11. Passion for products that improve financial discipline and accessibility
12. Building a network of mentors and critical thinkers to support product decisions
13. Adapting product management skills from e-commerce to the education space
14. Aligning learning programs with an organization’s strategic needs
15. Saying “no” in a way that shows empathy and finds alternative solutions
16. The importance of cross-functional collaboration in product management
17. Leveraging data and metrics to identify and address product gaps
18. Balancing the short-term and long-term impact of product decisions
19. Fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
20. Applying lessons from history to navigate modern product challenges