Hi, I'm Sneha! I just graduated from UC Davis in Computer Science with a minor in technology management. I grew up in India and moved to the U.S. for college, so I've had the chance to bring a mix of both experiences into my work. Last summer, I interned with HP on the Print Software and Platform Solutions team as a product management intern, and I'm really excited to be going back full-time in the same role.

When I started my internship at Comma, I thought of PM as a very streamlined role focused on a single customer facing product. What I quickly learned is that it's incredibly diverse, and platform product management, which was my focus, meant treating internal teams and stakeholders as my customers.

I got to collaborate with cloud architects, FinTech specialists, and many cross-functional groups, which broadened my view of P&M beyond just engineering, design, and marketing. This experience and exposure solidified my interest in Platform PM and made me excited to continue building my career at HP!

Honestly, the best way to learn a product is by actually doing it, not just reading about it. Get involved in clubs or side projects where you can build something real with other people. Even just picking a product you love and doing it in your own case study can help you build your product sense. And so much of PM is about working across teams, so learning how to collaborate is just as important as the product itself.

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