#3 - Mech Engineer to Full-Time PM: Tips to Land a Full-Time PM Position
ft. Elgin Fong • 16 February 2024
In this inspiring episode of "Mechanical Engineering to Full-Time PM," we explore the journey of Elgin, a former National University of Singapore (NUS) student who successfully transitioned from Mechanical Engineering to a thriving career in Product Management.
Summary and key points
Introduction: Elgin reflects on his university life in NUS - Mechanical Engineering, Kent Ridge Hall and NOC
Prior Internships: Elgin briefly summarises his past internships in product
Pivoting into PM: Why and how did Elgin choose to pivot from engineering to PM
How PM1101E led to full-time role: How Elgin's experience with us in PM1101E allowed him to secure his full-time role at Shopee
Timestamps
0:15 Introduction of guest
2:36 Pivoting from Engineering to PM
8:50 From PM1101E to full-time at Shopee
17:24 Last remarks from guest
About the Guest
Elgin Fong
Despite his background in mechanical engineering, Elgin has made a conscious effort to gradually pivot his career into product management - starting from his first product internship at Ninja Van, before progressing forward with a similar role at SingTel. Given his wide variety of school activities as an undergraduate - including previously staying at Kent Ridge Hall as well as travelling to Munich as part of the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) programme, it is no surprise that his wealth of experiences has allowed him to secure his full-time role as a Business Product Manager at Shopee. In addition, Elgin was also part of our inaugural batch of PM1101E participants in our first semester, emerging as part of the winning team in our Internal Product Competition.