Sameer Kotasthane🇺🇸
Principal Product Manager at Amazon Web Services
About Sameer Kotasthane
Principal Product Manager at Amazon Web Services
Product management leader with 15 years of experience in launching cloud services that span compute, storage, networking and application development. I've built and led product management teams at Amazon, Adobe, Dell, and Rackspace that were responsible for identifying and winning market opportunities, and crafting product and pricing strategy. I mentor leaders with 5+ years of experience in product management on 1/ navigating disruptive changes like privatization, or M&A with strategic clarity, 2/ achieving product/market fit, and 3/ stakeholder management.
Expertise
Sessions with Sameer Kotasthane
- Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
- Interview coaching (60 min): Sameer has interviewed 100+ candidates (up to Director/Principal level) over the course of his career in Amazon, Dell, Rackspace, and Adobe. He has interviewed Product Managers at each of these companies, as well as Technical Marketers at Dell and Adobe, and Customer Success Managers at Rackspace. He can coach the following interviews: behavioral, product sense, and analytical thinking. Sameer is passionate about mentoring product managers and has successfully helped 20 people navigate PM careers, or land roles at Amazon. In these mentorship sessions, gain the skills and confidence to answer challenging, multi-part questions, demonstrate your understanding of the company values, your super-powers, and leave a lasting impression. We'll conduct mock interviews, provide personalized feedback, and equip you with effective interview techniques. Join these sessions to excel in job interviews and land your desired position.
What mentees say
“I had an incredible session with my mentor that truly exceeded my expectations. Their amazing communication and deep subject knowledge helped me navigate the complexities of today's job market. They motivated me to think analytically and provided exceptional problem-solving strategies. I wholeheartedly recommend booking a session with them if you're looking for an insightful instructor.”
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have had a mentorship session with Sameer. From the very beginning, he made the conversation insightful, approachable, and tailored to my goals. As someone transitioning into the cloud and AI/ML product space, his experience and clarity were invaluable.”
“Sameer is a very experienced and empathic mentor. His advice is clear and actionable. I would recommend Sameer especially for experienced technical product managers.”