Sample PM Portfolio
A mobile app to help users celebrate their small and large wins.
Problem Space
Problem Statement
How might we...
Problem Background
“Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020…”
Research Insights
User Pain Points
“Using Quora and Facebook groups, we identified a few different categories of prospective users and did over 10 user interviews…”
Feedback
“Our preliminary user research to validate this problem with undergraduate students in Nigeria found that ..”
Landing on the Solution
Explanation of the Solution
“Based on our target users’ painpoints, we knew we wanted to work on the following features…”
User Flow / Mock-Ups
Provide any PM user flow mockups and wireframes that you can!
Future Steps
“I’m planning on using this to land a job…”
“We will not be continuing the project, however ..”
“This is what we learned from speaking to customers ..”
Images (optional) - screenshots, marketing assets, etc.
Learnings
Product Manager Learnings:
Sefunmi Osinaike
The significance of user research and taking the time to speak to customers to truly understand their pain points. Rather than just creating surveys and sending it over to potential users, I found having customer conversations were the most helpful to reveal user needs. It made me prioritize conversations before making the steps to design a more effective survey. I also learnt the importance of peer review at the documentation stage. The opportunity to have other Product managers give me feedback on my spec gave me ways I could improve significantly.
Designer Learnings:
Designer Learnings:
Jo Sturdivant
- Adapting to an Established Team: Joining the team in week 6 of 8 was challenging, as I had to quickly adapt to existing workflows, dynamics, and goals. This mirrors real-world situations where you often integrate into teams mid-project, and flexibility is essential.
- Work-Blocking for Efficiency: With only two weeks to complete the project, I learned the importance of a structured work-blocking system. This approach allowed me to manage my time effectively and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Making Data-Driven Design Decisions: Unlike my past projects, I had to rely on research conducted by others. This was a valuable experience in using pre-existing data to guide design decisions, helping me focus on the core insights without starting from scratch.
Developer Learnings:
Developer Learnings:
Vanady Beard
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As the back-end developer, I learned how important it is to create efficient and reliable systems that support the entire application. This experience also taught me the importance of optimising the database and ensuring the backend is scalable and easy to maintain.
Developer Learnings:
Stephen Asiedu
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As a back-end developer, I've come to understand the importance of being familiar with various database systems and modules. This knowledge enables me to build diverse applications and maintain versatility in my work. I've also learned that the responsibility for making the right choices rests on my shoulders, guided by my best judgement.
Developer Learnings:
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Developer Learnings:
Maurquise Williams
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- Process of Creating an MVP: Developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) taught me how to focus on delivering core functionalities balancing between essential features and avoiding scope creep.
- Collaboration in a Real-World Tech Setting: This experience taught me how to collaborate efficiently in a fast-paced tech environment, keeping the team aligned and productive, even while working remotely across time zones.
- Sharpening Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: This experience honed my ability to think critically and solve problems efficiently. By tackling challenges and finding quick solutions, I sharpened my decision-making and troubleshooting skills in a dynamic, real-world setting.
Developer Learnings:
Jeremiah Williams
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All in all this experience was very awesome I learned that in coding with others being transparent is key
Developers Learnings:
Justin Farley
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I learned how important communication is when working with a team. Communication provides understanding, advice, ideas, and much more. While working with the product team, I’ve found that communication keeps everything flowing smoothly. Working with a team also showed me that every member brings something different to the table and we all have to work together in order to align and meet our end goal.