Alumni Insights on Brand, Product & PMM
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Mon, Oct 12, 2026
4:45 PM – 6 PM CDT (GMT-5)
Online Event
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Students will gain insights into:
- What are the core competencies and skills required for each role?
- The exciting and rewarding aspects of Brand Management, Product Management, and Product Marketing Management roles.
- Growth opportunities and career progression in each field.
- The challenges and less glamorous aspects you should be aware of.
- Insights into the lifestyle, work-life balance, and why you might choose one of these paths over others.
If you’re considering a career in product or brand management, this session will provide you with a realistic overview of what to expect and how to thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge and ask questions to alumni industry leaders who have walked in your shoes!
Speakers
Miranda Zhao
Building @ Sierra
https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-r-zhao/
Miranda Zhao is a product leader at Sierra, where she focuses on building AI-driven solutions. She previously spent five years at Google as a Product Manager and served as a Senior Technical Product Manager Intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Prior to her roles in product management, Miranda gained extensive consulting experience as a Technology Consultant at Deloitte.
Sean Wareham
Product Manager
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanwareham/
Sean Wareham is a Product Manager at Google, specializing in building and scaling advanced digital products. Prior to his role at Google, Sean gained diverse financial and strategic experience as an Associate at Promontory Financial Group and through internships in venture capital and financial services.
JC Chung
Sr. Product Manager
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jc-chung/
JC is a Product Manager at Google, leading the development and optimization of Google Store. With over five years of experience applying analytics and machine learning to improve business operations, JC specializes in scaling complex digital products through strategic design and data-driven decision-making. Prior to joining Google, JC served as an analytics consultant at Kearney, where they pioneered big data and visualization solutions to solve cross-industry supply chain, retail, and marketing challenges for Fortune 500 enterprise clients.
Tess Belton
Product Marketing Manager
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-belton/
Tess Belton is a Product Marketing Manager at Meta, where she works with Engineering teams to develop and launch products that serve more than 10 million business customers. Known for her thoughtful product leadership and collaborative style, she brings a user-first mindset and a strong ability to align business and technical priorities. Prior to Meta, she worked in strategy and analytics consulting at Deloitte.