Session: So you want to be a Technical Program Manager?
Technical Program Management (TPM) is a booming career option for many entry-level, mid-level and executive level professionals. Now more than ever TPMs are in high demand across the tech industry. This session is intended for professionals wishing to move into TPM.
Key Takeaways:
1. Build an understanding of the "TPM toolbox".
2. Create an actionable plan to switch to TPM.
3. Successfully jump start your TPM career
Bio
Candice Quadros is the Director of Productivity Tools and Program Management at Roku based in the SF Bay Area. Candice leads the charter of productivity and digital transformation at Roku’s Enterprise Engineering team. She is defining the implementation of productivity improvement strategies across the organization. Prior to Roku, Candice has held leadership positions at Google and Microsoft.
Candice was the winner of the Authentic Leadership award 2020 by the National Diversity Council. Candice is an active speaker and is passionate about mentoring people, especially women and has effectively mentored many Program Managers through their careers.
Candice has a Masters in Computer Science from the State University of New York, USA and a Bachelors in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India.