#15 - NTU Product Club #2: From Software to Product
ft. Jocelyn Valencia • 20 June 2025
ft. Jocelyn Valencia • 20 June 2025
In this episode, join us as we continue the backstory of NTU Product Club through its other Co-Founder Jocelyn, as she shares with us on a variety of topics: including her pivot from software engineering to product management, her current job scope in her first full-time role as a fresh graduate product manager, as well as her interactions with Tasha that led to the successful launch of their student club.
Summary and key points
Starting NTU Product Club: Jocelyn shares from her perspective on how NTU Product Club was founded, and how much it has grown today
Pivoting from software engineering to product management: Jocelyn elaborates how her prior internship steered her towards PM
Envisioning a long term career as a PM: Jocelyn reflects on her journey towards PM so far and gives advice to her juniors also seeking PM as a career
Timestamps
0:41 Entry into Product Management role
1:20 Exploration of Product Management role
3:06 Defining feature of Product Management
5:40 Past Software Engineering Experience
6:50 Pivot from SWE to PM
8:27 Advice for getting a PM Internship
9:38 Main role in NTU Product Club
11:06 Main difficulties in NTU Product Club
14:08 Advice for current batch in NTU Product Club
15:33 Current role at EPOS
16:55 Changes in the role of PM compared to the past
18:08 Role of AI in PM
19:17 In 5 years time, where do you see yourself
20:48 Advice for jumping into PM
Catch the key moments from this episode below!
As one of the Co-Founders of NTU Product Club, Jocelyn has amassed a wealth of internship experiences, starting off with a software engineering internship at Datgel before moving forward with subsequent product stints at Mercedes-Benz Singapore and Singlife. Jocelyn was also heavily involved with student life in NTU, previously heading Pelajar Indonesia NTU (PINTU) as its President. Currently, she has commenced her first full-time role as a Product Manager at EPOS.