Looking for entry into tech

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xl&ppt

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xl&ppt
Dec 9, 2021 8 Comments

Here for tips and recommendations on companies to apply to.

I’m a medical doctor. Transitioned into management consulting in Africa. 6 YOE at senior manager level. Did a lot of strategy and implementation projects in health, agriculture, education, and public sector.

Currently doing an MBA at Imperial College London.

Want to transition into the tech sector (product management).

Would love to work in Europe but open to moving to the US.

My colleagues say I’m good with people, fast with numbers, and diligent.

Should be done with my MBA Sep’22.
#tech #faang #london

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  • Why on earth would you take entry product management role when you are 35+ yo MD
    Dec 9, 2021 2
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    BdMz27

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    BdMz27
    With the stellar profile you have you will likely get invited to any company you apply for.

    You could consider Google and Apple have health focus, so you might be a really good fit there.

    Your MC experience in Africa is likely to be of interest to any overseas growth seeking product company.

    Outside of the FAANG’d I would also seriously consider senior roles at series A/B startups.

    If you are very serious in moving to USA, I would start with a large company in EU and then transfer internally. H1-b visa has issues with lottery etc, and coming directly into a startup role in the US may be little difficult.
    Dec 9, 2021 2
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      xl&ppt

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      xl&ppt
      OP
      Thanks. If you were me, how would you start searching?
      Dec 9, 2021
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      BdMz27

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      BdMz27
      If product management is what you want to do, I would recommend preparing specifically for that role and once done start applying to all the target companies. This is the only way you will know where you have traction. Good luck and please do report back to blind about your success.
      Dec 12, 2021
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    EchI50

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    EchI50
    You’re doctor
    Dec 9, 2021 0
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    Chuksoo

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    Chuksoo
    Lol
    Dec 9, 2021 0