Bridging the Gap: From Engineering to Product with John Maher

In this episode of our podcast, we host John Maher, a seasoned product leader with a rich background in engineering. John shares his unique journey from engineering to product management, discussing how these two functions can and should work closely together to build successful products. Drawing on his experience, John offers valuable insights into the collaboration between product and engineering teams, the skills needed to transition effectively, and the best practices for creating a harmonious, productive environment. Whether you're in engineering, product, or somewhere in between, this episode provides actionable advice for fostering cross-functional teamwork. Key Takeaways: Transitioning from Engineering to Product: Learn about the skills and mindset shifts required for a successful move from engineering to product management. Effective Product-Engineering Collaboration: Discover strategies to foster collaboration and mutual understanding between product and engineering teams. Building Cross-Functional Success: Understand the importance of clear communication and shared goals in creating an effective, cross-functional product environment. John Maher is a product leader with a robust engineering background and a keen focus on aligning product and engineering teams. With years of experience in both fields, John has developed a deep understanding of the dynamics between product and engineering, making him an expert in bridging the gap to drive efficient product development and strategic innovation. Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-maher-2208bab1/ Omar Sallam is a Product Evangelist with over 15 years of notable experience building great tech products around the world for the likes of Booking.com and Delivery Hero among others. Omar has also lent his talents to others as a Product Mentor, Speaker and Evangelist at different conferences, platforms and educational institutions and he is the host of The Product.Live. Connect with Omar on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarsallam   Stay tuned, to The Product.Live YouTube:  https://youtu.be/fQPlA70N35E Website: http://theproduct.live Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-product-live/id1709591037 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omar-h-sallam LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-product-live/ #ProductManagement #Product #TheProductLive #Leadership #TechLeadership #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #TechTrends #ProductDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #Agile #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #ProductDesign #UXDesign #DataAnalytics #AIML #TechStartups #LeadershipDevelopment #ProductStrategy #BusinessInsights #Productivity #TechCommunity #LeadershipTips #CustomerFeedback #ScaleUp #ProductInnovation #StrategicPlanning #EmergingTech من الهندسة لإدارة المنتج: مع جون ماهر" في الحلقة دي من بودكاستنا، بنستضيف جون ماهر، قائد منتج بخلفية قوية في الهندسة. جون بيشارك رحلته المميزة من الهندسة لإدارة المنتجات وبيتكلم عن إزاي المنتج والهندسة يقدروا يشتغلوا مع بعض بشكل مثالي لبناء منتجات ناجحة. معتمدًا على خبرته، جون بيقدم رؤى قيمة عن التعاون بين فرق المنتج والهندسة، والمهارات المطلوبة للانتقال بنجاح، وأفضل الممارسات لخلق بيئة متناغمة ومنتجة. سواء كنت في مجال الهندسة أو المنتج أو بين الاثنين، الحلقة دي فيها نصايح عملية لتعزيز التعاون بين الفرق. الانتقال من الهندسة لإدارة المنتج: تعرف على المهارات وتغيير العقلية المطلوبة للانتقال بنجاح من الهندسة لإدارة المنتج. التعاون الفعّال بين المنتج والهندسة: اكتشف استراتيجيات لتعزيز التعاون والفهم المتبادل بين فرق المنتج والهندسة. بناء نجاح وظيفي متكامل: افهم أهمية التواصل الواضح والأهداف المشتركة في خلق بيئة منتجة وفعالة بين الفرق المختلفة.