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In the Meraki integration project, the supply chain process required significant optimization of the entire flow. To achieve this, most of the shipping-related process needed to be modified. However, the team lacked sufficient time to complete the work because the planned use of an adapter did not work, requiring me to redesign the flow.

With limited time remaining before system integration testing (SIT), the cross-functional teams and other tracks were ready to test their code, and management was unwilling to postpone SIT and Cycle 1 testing. Since there was an additional round of SIT and Cycle 2 testing planned, I decided to proceed with the changes that the team had already completed. We migrated the completed code to the test instance and communicated that only Phase 1 of the changes would be released initially, while the remaining changes would be delivered during Cycle 2 testing.

I ensured the Phase 1 delivery was designed to avoid impacting the end-to-end flow, allowing the other teams to proceed with testing their portions of the code. This approach ensured that other teams' deadlines were not affected. I also informed the cross-functional teams that the OTM and GTM changes were completed, and the remaining shipping-related code optimization would be delivered before Cycle 2 testing, along with the next round of SIT.

By taking this approach, I ensured that complete testing was not impacted and that the project stayed on track.

• Self-Motivated: I thrive on challenges and take initiative to learn and grow without external prompts.

• Passion for Exploration: I love exploring new places, immersing myself in diverse environments, and gaining fresh perspectives.

• People-Centric: I enjoy engaging with new people, building connections, and exchanging ideas.

• Mentorship: Mentoring others is something I genuinely enjoy, as it allows me to share knowledge and help others grow.

• Appreciation for Art and Culture: I have a deep love for art, culture, music, and world cinema, which enriches my creativity and worldview.

• Cooking Enthusiast: I love experimenting in the kitchen and trying out new dishes, blending culinary skills with creativity.

Situation:

I was laid off from my first job just four months after joining due to budget constraints. This was a major setback for me as I had just started my career. Around the same time, my father suffered a heart attack, which required me to stay at home and take care of him while he was on bed rest for several months. The combination of losing my job and dealing with a family emergency left me feeling devastated, and I struggled to apply for new roles.

Action:

Despite these challenges, I remained determined to grow in my career. While caring for my father, I focused on upskilling myself:

• I attended mentor sessions on ADPList to gain industry insights.

• I reached out to experienced designers on LinkedIn for portfolio reviews and feedback.

• I enrolled in courses through Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) to expand my knowledge.

• I continuously improved my portfolio and resume, incorporating the feedback I received.

I also actively networked with professionals, which helped me regain confidence and visibility in the industry.

Result:

My persistence paid off. Where I once struggled to pass resume screenings, I started receiving recruiter calls consistently. In fact, this very interview happened because I proactively connected with a senior designer, shared my portfolio, and received a referral for this role. This experience not only strengthened my portfolio and skills but also taught me the power of perseverance, networking, and continuous learning.

I am going to make an assumption that the MVP for this product has already been defined, and that it supports our company's mission and strategy.

Before launching I would identify the key North Star metric that we can use to measure success. I would also define 3-4 other supporting metrics that provide additional data for evaluating performance. I would also define contra-metrics which would indicate when we have a problem or adverse impacts in some other area of our business.

I would also define our initial launch group. I would define a population in our core market target so that we can quickly iterate toward product-market fit. I would also include a small population that's adjacent to our target user so we might discover unique insights from that group.

I would try to launch with a minumum set of features. This allows us to save development costs until we have feedback from our metrics and can iterate. I would be sure that the product was built with flexibility and the right instrumentation to enable future iteration and learning.

I'd develop a rollout plan starting with a small number, and establish gates to evaluate performance before we roll to a wider set of users. This helps contain operational, execution and reputation risk in case of any unforseen mishaps. 

Before making the new product live, I would ensure that we have mechanisms in place to support customers and capture feedback. These processes can be lightweight until we are sure we have achieved product-market fit before making them more robust and scaling up our offering.

Finally, I'd be sure to socialize our product widely with our internal stakeholders, and provide them regular updates on our successes and learnings.

I once led a restructuring initiative aimed at aligning resources with delivery accounts and redesigning KPIs. While the planning and communication strategy were solid, I overlooked whether our data platforms could support the new changes. Just before rollout, I discovered serious data integrity issues. This setback required a major clean-up effort across teams, but we corrected course by prioritizing platform readiness and enhancing our validation processes for future initiatives.