Product Careers: Signals from the Hiring Frontlines

Join us for another night on the Product Management career and learn pertinent insights for the local Triangle/RTP job market! Hosted by TEKsystems, we are excited to announce three speakers: Teresa Wagner and Chelsea Russell, Account Managers from TEKsystems, and Wes Gillette, Chief Product Officer from Daxko! Our speakers will cover the latest recruiting insights for tech/Product Management, how to shine in your application, and what to avoid in the application process.

Thank you TEKsystems for providing snacks and beverages!

Teresa Wagner is an accomplished Account Manager at TEKsystems, where she specializes in the dynamic field of Life Sciences. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for fostering strong client relationships, Teresa excels in managing complex accounts and driving successful outcomes for her clients. Her expertise spans the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), allowing her to navigate the intricacies of the industry with ease and ensure seamless project execution from inception to completion.

Chelsea Russell is an Account Manager at TEKsystems, where she specializes in Digital and Creative services. Chelsea’s expertise lies in supporting companies within both the technology and healthcare industries in achieving their digital transformation goals. She is thrilled to bring her background in digital marketing and customer experience to the table when collaborating with her clients.

Wes Gillette is Chief Product Officer at Daxko, a provider of software solutions to health and wellness organizations across the nonprofit, club and boutique fitness markets. He leads a team of 35 PMs, POs, UX designers, and product operations. Before Daxko, he led product management at insightsoftware for 3.5 years, growing a team from 5 PMs to 80+ PMs, POs, UX, and operations.

Agenda:

• 5:30 PM – Check-in
• 6:00 PM – Welcome
• 6:15 PM – Teresa Wagner & Chelsea Russell present local recruiting insights
• 6:45 PM – Q&A (~5 min)
• 6:50 PM – Wes Gillette presents how he approaches the hiring process when hiring PMs, what he does and does not recommend, and what makes an applicant stand out to him
• 7:20 PM – Q&A (~5 min)
• 7:25 PM – General Q&A for all speakers, general networking
• 8:00 PM – Event close

About our sponsor, TEKsystems

We’re TEKsystems. We accelerate business transformation for our customers, so they can capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.