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Shahid wanted to manage a product from idea to delivery. He liked solving real problems and putting solutions in the market. He chose product management for that reason.
He completed an MBA in technology management at the Institute of Product Leadership. He now works as an Associate Product Manager at Thomson Reuters.
This piece explains how mentorship, practical projects, and direct exposure helped him land a role at a global firm.
Before the MBA, Shahid had a clear goal. He wanted full product responsibility. He knew enthusiasm alone would not be enough. He wanted structured learning and real guidance from people who had built products. That need led him to a program focused on product careers.
Classes focused on practice over theory. Students applied concepts in real time instead of memorizing facts. Shahid found this approach useful.
He worked with alumni and classmates on live projects. This exposed him to different problems and ways to solve them. That work improved his problem solving.
The Talentathon linked learning to hiring. Shahid presented his work to a panel and to hiring managers. That visibility helped him get noticed and eventually hired.
After the MBA Shahid joined Thomson Reuters as an Associate Product Manager. The role matched what he wanted. He now manages products end to end and uses the practical skills he gained during the program.
In India, junior product management roles grew by 16 % year-over-year in 2025, indicating rising demand for early-career product talent as per IPL Hiring Trends Report.
Shahid moved into a global product role by combining clear goals with hands-on training and active networking. His path shows that practical experience and direct mentorship can be decisive when moving into product management.
Shahid is an Associate Product Manager at Thomson Reuters. He earned an MBA in technology management from the Institute of Product Leadership. He developed practical expertise by solving real world problems with guidance from industry experts.
