Career Path of a Partner Manager at YouTube
Victor's career journey began in Brazil, where, after studying electronic engineering, a pursuit of "things that I liked and the things that I saw the most impact" led them from a digital marketing internship at a startup to a Google internship focused on online partnerships. This experience solidified their interest in partner management, culminating in their current role as a Strategic Partner Manager at YouTube, a platform Victor considers to have "the most impacts within society".
Career Exploration, International Experience, Networking, Big Tech, Partner Management
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Victor Mello
Strategic Partner Manager
YouTube
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in Brazil, 2015
not applicable
Engineering - Electrical
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Technology
Sales and Client Management
International Student, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Victor's career path highlights a proactive approach to career exploration, starting with internships in different fields to discover his passion for digital marketing and the startup environment. He leveraged his skills and interests to secure internships at both a startup and Google, gaining experience in online partnerships and monetization before ultimately landing his current role at YouTube.
2. His transition from engineering to digital marketing showcases adaptability and the importance of aligning career choices with personal interests. Victor's conscious decision to move towards a role at YouTube, driven by his passion for the platform and its societal impact, emphasizes the value of pursuing opportunities that are personally meaningful.
3. Victor's career trajectory underscores the significance of networking and leveraging opportunities. His internships provided valuable experience and connections that helped him transition to a larger company and eventually find his ideal role. This highlights the importance of actively seeking out internships and using them to explore career paths and build relationships within the industry
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
I'm originally from Brazil, from a small town, not one of the big cities. Early in my life, I decided I had ambition.
So, I moved to Sao Paulo, the biggest city in Brazil, and went to college there. I was good at math in high school, so I decided to study engineering, specifically electronic engineering.
While I was in school, I realized engineering wasn't what I wanted. I started applying for multiple summer internships in different industries.
That's how I interned for a startup called ClickBus, which sold interstate bus tickets much like airplane tickets. I was hooked by the startup business and field.
Eventually, I started gravitating towards positions at big tech companies. I did an internship at Google, starting on a team called Online Partnerships Group. They provide monetization services for publishers on the web.
As I understood that partner management was a position I was interested in, I wanted to move to YouTube. YouTube has always been my favorite Google product and has a significant impact on society.
I oriented my career towards the things I liked and saw the most impact. That's why I ended up at YouTube, and that's where I am now. I work as a partner manager, helping businesses thrive on the platform.