[Virtual] Exploring the Why's and How's of being a Technical Program Manager

​Join us for an insightful guest lecture by Rabib Abrar Alam, a seasoned Technical Program Manager at Tesla, as he delves into what it takes to be a Technical Program Manager and how to break into this career.

​💡 Why Be a TPM and What Does It Entail?
Discover why pursuing a career as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) is a rewarding choice. Learn about the core responsibilities, daily activities, and the impact TPMs have on managing complex technical projects, driving innovation, and ensuring successful project delivery in large tech organizations.

​🛠️ Skills and Traits Valued in TPMs
Gain insights into the critical skills and traits that are highly valued in the industry for TPMs. Rabib will cover areas such as problem-solving, communication, technical knowledge, leadership, and the ability to balance technical depth with project management expertise. Understand what makes certain TPMs stand out and how to develop these qualities to advance in your career.

​🌐 Backgrounds of TPMs and How to Break Into the Field
Discover the diverse backgrounds that TPMs in the industry come from and the various pathways to entering this role. Rabib will share his personal journey from petroleum engineering to tech, highlighting the strategies and steps he took to transition into the role. He will discuss educational backgrounds, relevant work experience, and certifications that can help you break into this field.

​Rabib Abrar Alam is a proud UofA Petroleum Engineering Alumni (Class of 2017) and an experienced Technical Program Manager at Tesla, currently based in San Francisco. With over six years of experience in ad-tech, e-commerce, automotive, and energy software development, Rabib has led numerous innovative projects, driving significant advancements in machine learning, data engineering, and system architecture through iterative and user-centered design thinking approaches.