From Developer to Product Owner
I have been a software developer for around ten years, but recently I was fortunate enough to be offered a different role as product owner (PO) for an Identity Platform. Keen to try something new, I accepted. However, after seven months in the role, I worked out that it wasn’t for me. This post will detail what went well, what went badly and what other developers can possibly expect if they choose to make the switch from engineering to product. My background I have been a developer ever since my Uni days and have worked at a number of different companies in London for around ten years. I’ve worked for Media companies, Finance and also a startup. The Job When I was contacted by a friend (and former colleague) about a “Technical Product Owner” role I was really intrigued. I have always felt that “pure development” roles don’t fit me perfectly as I enjoy more than just coding features. I enjoy coming up with plans, talking to a wide range of people in an organisation and t