Biggest Challenges Faced By A Senior Product Owner At Pacific Gas And Electric
Jake's biggest challenge as a Senior Product Owner at Pacific Gas & Electric is the rapid rate of change inherent in the tech field, making it "a very daunting, very overwhelming" task to stay current and relevant. This constant learning curve, however, is viewed as an exciting opportunity for growth and maintaining a position at the "forefront of knowledge."
Technology, Overcoming Challenges, Resilience, Workplace Challenges, Career Development
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Jake Carlisle
Senior Product Owner
Pacific Gas & Electric
UCLA
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Video Highlights
1. The rapid rate of change in the tech industry requires continuous learning and adaptation to stay relevant.
2. The feeling of being overtaken by new technologies and the constant need to stay current can be overwhelming.
3. Maintaining a positive outlook and viewing the challenges as opportunities for growth is crucial in this dynamic field.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
The biggest challenge in my current role, and I think anytime you're working in tech, is the rate of change. It's not like manufacturing basketballs; this isn't a space that's likely to be the same in ten years, maybe not even five or two.
Keeping up with that rate of change can be daunting and overwhelming. I like to know what's coming, and it's always an uphill battle to not feel like you're being overtaken by what you're trying to keep up with.
Other people seem to learn as they grow, as if it's innate. So, feeling like you're not falling behind, staying relevant, and being at the forefront of knowledge in your space is very difficult.
But I try not to give into those feelings of overwhelm. I try to look at it as an area of opportunity. Yes, it's a lot, but it's exciting and fun, depending on the lens you look at it through.
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