The Agile Coach Podcast

In this episode of The Agile Academy Podcast, we sit down with Eden Marco, a Google Customer Engineer specializing in generative AI and large language models (LLMs). Eden shares his fascinating journey from software engineering and cybersecurity to working with cutting-edge AI technologies like Gemini.     We explore how generative AI is reshaping industries by lowering barriers to entry, enabling...

In this episode of The Agile Academy Podcast, Diego Granados joins Vivek to talk honestly about what it is really like to build AI products at companies like Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Google, and why this moment in AI is such a big deal for product people. Diego shares how he went from having no technical background to leading AI products, and how that journey led him to co author The AI Product Pl...

In this special episode, we bring together inspiring voices from the Agile Academy alumni community. Our guests: Yari, Tyrone, Lehar, David, and Birtni, share their candid journeys into agile roles, offering practical advice, hard-earned lessons, and encouragement for anyone navigating a career transition into tech or product management.   Key Topics & Insights 1. The Reality of the Job Search: Pe...

Join us for a heartfelt conversation on The Agile Coach Podcast , where Pabitra sits down with Tyrone Dollison Jr, a true example of resilience and transformation. Tyrone’s story is anything but linear.  He’s worn many hats, from working in education and finance to diving deep into analytics, and eventually making his mark as a product leader in tech. Along the way, he’s faced self-doubt, career p...

In this special episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we bring together four inspiring guests: Sid Sachdeva , Paulo Carini, Haley Prestwood , and Darian Riley , each sharing their unique path into the tech industry.   From international students navigating visa challenges to career changers leveraging non-technical backgrounds, this episode is packed with practical advice, candid reflections, and ac...

In this special episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, leading voices in product ownership and agile transformation: Joe Justice, Richard Seroter, Mark Shead, Sheetal Rajpal, and Jeff Bubolz, share their hard-won lessons from building and scaling products at organizations like Tesla, Google, Amazon, LendingTree, and more. Their experiences span hardware and software, startups and global enterprises,...

In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, host Vivek Khattri is joined by Richard Seroter , Chief Evangelist at Google Cloud and a returning guest, for a candid conversation about the future of product management and AI.  Richard shares his journey from leading outbound product management teams to driving developer relations at Google, offering an insider’s perspective on Google Cloud’s AI strat...

In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we bring together a powerhouse panel of product management leaders: Diego Granados, Richard Seroter, Rajsi Rana, Neha Satya, and Parth Detroja . Each guest shares their unique journey into product management, offering firsthand perspectives from top companies like Microsoft, Oracle, Google, and beyond. Our conversation explores how backgrounds in healthc...

In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, hosts Vivek and Pabitra sit down with Brian Golod , an award-winning resume writer, LinkedIn influencer, and career strategist who has helped thousands of professionals land interviews and job offers.  With over 200,000 followers on LinkedIn and a resume template downloaded over 100,000 times, Brian shares his unique journey from software developer and p...

In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we sit down with Ashley Gross , CEO of AI Workforce Alliance and recognized by Forbes as the highest-paid AI consultant in the market. Ashley shares her remarkable journey from a decade-long career in marketing to becoming a leading AI educator and consultant, specializing in the implementation of AI agents and generative AI in business. Ashley discusses...

In this episode, Vivek sat down with Marcelo, a product leader with over 25 years of experience in technology, including key roles at Microsoft and Amazon. Marcelo shares insights on building innovative products, the importance of product vision and strategy, and his PRFAQ framework, a method used at Amazon to align teams, validate ideas, and drive successful product development. They also discuss...

In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we sit down with Norman Rodriguez , a seasoned sales leader who shares his inspiring journey from political campaigns and B2C sales to thriving as an SDR (Sales Development Representative) at Google and eventually founding his own company.  Norman breaks down the nuances of the SDR role, offering practical advice for anyone looking to transition into hig...

In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we sit down with Darian Riley, a former Division I basketball coach turned agile leader, who shares his inspiring journey from the sports world to guiding teams in major organizations. Darian opens up about how his coaching background naturally translated into agile leadership, emphasizing servant leadership, team building, and fostering high-performing,...

Sid’s transition from aerospace engineering to product management and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. The challenges international students face in the job market and Sid’s strategies for overcoming them. The importance of networking, soft skills, and executive presence in breaking into product roles. How Sid learned to work with software engineers, stakeholders, and executives without...

In this episode, we talk about the steps to getting hired as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach. Adam shares his personal story and gives easy-to-follow advice on how to do well in job interviews. Main Topics Covered: 1. How to Get Started in Agile Roles: Adam shares how he went from working in finance to becoming a Scrum Master and later an Agile Coach. He explains how he discovered Agile and why it m...

Landing your dream job straight out of school sounds great, but there's a big hurdle to cross first: the interview. It's not just a quiz about what you know; it's more about how you're ready to grow and handle challenges. Confidence plays a big role here, but let's face it, interviews can be nerve-wracking. The key is to build up your interview confidence like you would a muscle, with the right ap...

In this episode of The Agile Coach , host Vivek is joined back again with Adam Miner , an experienced Agile Coach with a background as a Scrum Master, to share his journey of breaking into his first Scrum Master role and transitioning into an Agile Coach role. He emphasizes the importance of personal growth and development outside of the nine-to-five job to set oneself apart in interviews. Adam al...

In this episode of The Agile Coach , host Vivek is joined back again by Adam Miner , an experienced Agile Coach with a background as a Scrum Master. He has worked in various roles in the Agile space, including coaching and mentoring teams in Agile practices. Adam has a deep understanding of the Agile mindset and values and is skilled in facilitating change and driving organizational agility. Adam...

In this episode of The Agile Coach, Vivek is joined by Abbie DeMartino, a development manager at Meijer, to share her journey from a sports coaching background to becoming a scrum master and eventually a development manager. She discusses the transferable skills she gained from her previous roles and how she applied them in the tech world. Abbie emphasizes the importance of being competitive, cont...

In this episode of The Agile Coach , Vivek is joined by Laurin Lukas Stahl , Head of Product at Trality, to discuss the world of product management, exploring its definition, differences from project management, and its essential role in the product development process. Laurin, a guest on the show, shares valuable insights into the skills, mindset, and structured thinking needed to become an effec...

In this episode of The Agile Coach, Vivek is joined by Jonaed Iqbal , the CEO and Founder of NoDegree.com. Jonaed talks about social media, branding, and helping people pursue roles even without a college degree. He walks us through the No Degree platform and how he creates content and interacts with people without degrees and helping them take the roles that best fit them. He shares key insights...

In this episode of The Agile Coach , Vivek is joined by Priyanka Gyawali , the Chief Technology Officer at Belong Technology. Priyanka digs into her journey in tech from software engineer to CTO and the immense value of upskilling to get there. She shares her thoughts on what makes a good product owner/manager and the changes ChatGPT is ushering in the way we process work for the better. For agile...

In this episode of The Agile Coach , Vivek is joined by Joe Ziadeh , Chief Story Teller and Innovation Artist at Balanced Agility. They play around with ChatGPT to test if it can think and act like a scrum master in realistic situations. Vivek and Joe run a few prompts and are definitely impressed by some of the answers. Although some are a bit drawn out, the AI has produced impressive results thr...

Welcome to another episode and today, Vivek welcomes Rye Hawley, a Scrum Master at Net Health. They discuss Rye's current role, his transition to tech, and his advice for his past and current self. Rye emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, identifying and resolving impediments, and striving for excellence in personal and professional growth. Learn more about Rye and his work in this la...

In this episode of The Agile Coach , Vivek sits down with Haley Prestwood , Scrum Master at Kroger Technology & Digital. Haley talks about her early experience in Agile and her transition from planning to go to law school to becoming a scrum master today. She shares her insights on how to reaffirm yourself and excel in your role even if you don't initially have any background in IT or software dev...