Product Management is about mindset, not background. Jyothi Koilada | APM | IncNut Digital
Jyothi’s journey is a powerful testament to career pivoters. Moving from Chemical Engineering and a background in Sales & Consulting, she successfully transitioned into a technical product role at Incnut Digital, managing D2C brands like SkinKraft and Vedix. Her story proves that "Product Thinking" is a universal skill that transcends industry boundaries.- Despite having a background "nowhere related to IT," she realized her Sales and Account Management roles were actually her first training ground for Product Management.
- Customer-Facing Roots: By listening to B2B client concerns, she naturally developed a problem-solving mindset.
- The "What If" Curiosity: She found herself constantly asking, "What can we do to solve this issue?"- the fundamental question of every PM.
- Overcoming Insecurity: Jyothi admits to feeling insecure initially because her peers were from CS/IT backgrounds, but she realized that the mindset was the true equalizer.
💡 How IPL Bridged the "Visibility Gap"
- For someone coming from a non-traditional background, skills are only half the battle; the other half is getting noticed.
- Direct Visibility via Career Labs: Jyoti highlights that while most courses teach tools, IPL’s platform provides direct access to hiring partners. In a world of thousands of job board applicants, this direct bridge was her "most helpful" resource.
- Case-Study-Led Hiring: She moved past the resume filter by proving her worth through practical case studies provided by recruiting partners.
- The Alumni Connect: Beyond networking, Jyoti found a community of peers that became her closest professional circle, offering different perspectives and shared growth.
The classroom experience at IPL moved beyond lectures into high-energy simulations:
- Capstone Synergy: Working in teams of four to navigate mentor expectations and synthesize diverse opinions.
- PM Role-Playing: Professors created scenarios where students had to act as PMs in real-time, leading to "crazy, innovative conversations" that expanded her thinking.
- Ease of Use: A seamless digital platform allowed her to focus entirely on the content rather than the logistics of learning.
Jyothi’s Advice for Career Switchers , Background is Irrelevant: Whether you are in Sales, Data Analytics, or Engineering, your starting point doesn't define your destination.
Focus on Observation: Don't just "do" things- observe. Look at the apps you use daily. Ask why they work the way they do. This observational edge is what impresses hiring managers.
Mindset Over Credentials: If you can identify a problem and ideate a solution, you are already a PM at heart. Don't let a lack of a CS degree hold you back.
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