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Mounica Sirineni

(She/her)

Senior Product Manager - Technical at AmazonSeattle, WA, USA Β· Product Management

Experience

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Amazon

Education

University of Illinois Chicago

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πŸ““About me

I'm a Senior Product Manager with a unique career trajectory that encompasses diverse roles and successful transition into Product Management from an unconventional background. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), but pivoted towards a Master's in Management Information Systems (MIS), blending analytical and managerial disciplines. My professional journey kicked off at Amazon as a Business Analyst, but my thirst for new challenges led me to transition into Program Management, where I honed my communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and process enhancement. However, my true passion reignited when I collaborated closely with Product Managers. Wrestling with imposter syndrome, I proactively embarked on pet projects that allowed me to delve into Product Management. Now, with 6+ years experience as a full-fledged Product Manager, I've never looked back. I'm an active participant in the Merit community as both a mentor and mentee. I firmly believe that every journey holds invaluable lessons to be shared. Whether you're charting a non-linear career path, navigating role shifts, or aiming to transition into Product Management from an unconventional background, I'm here to provide guidance, share insights, and help you overcome any doubts.

Product Management

Skilled in

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Product Vision & Strategy

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Requirements + Specification

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Stakeholder Management

⭐️Why I mentor

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πŸ’« Breaking into tech

πŸ›°οΈ Working remotely for the first time

πŸ“œ Writing docs people will read

πŸ“½ Presenting your work

πŸ‘€ Dealing with imposter syndrome

πŸ›‚ Being an immigrant in tech

πŸ’» Running effective meetings

πŸš€ Launching products and measuring success

πŸ’» Managing remotely

πŸ”­ Product vision and strategy

πŸ’° Negotiating a promotion/offer

πŸ’« Managing up, down and around

πŸ–Œ Resume and portfolio review

πŸ‘©β€πŸš€ Being a woman in tech

🌱 Technical career paths

🎯 Setting team goals and metrics

πŸ›  Year One in Product

πŸ”¬ Useful user research

πŸ’ž Working in cross functional teams

πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦β€πŸ‘¦ Team happiness & productivity

πŸ’¨ Changing roles

😰 Managing burnout

πŸ’¬ Giving and receiving feedback

🌟 Preparing for the next level

Recommendations

Here’s what Merit users have said about Mounica

I just met with Mounica this morning to discuss career goals and tips for navigating my career. Within the 30 minute interaction, I was able to gauge that Mounica is a clear communicator, storyteller, and go-getter. What I particularly liked about our session was the practical and applicable nature of her strategies, as well as the simplicity in the way she communicates. Looking forward to our next session.

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Arrchana Pradeepan
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League Inc

Software Engineer

Jul 21st 2023

Mounica was great! She provided valuable insights from transitioning from a data analyst to a Senior TPM. I learned key topics/skills to master as a PM from her experience, and she also suggested some helpful resources. It was an overall great session.

Michelle Chen

Vida Health

Growth Marketing Manager

Jul 25th 2023

I had the pleasure of connecting with Mounica recently for mentorship. Her insights into Amazon and AWS culture are enlightening. Conversations with her are effortless. Highly recommend Mounica for anyone keen on understanding Amazon culture or Product Management.

Virginia Sun

T-Mobile

Senior Product Manager

Sep 15th 2023
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