For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been interested in web development. It’s something I’ve been really passionate about — the fact that you can combine lines of code, mixing JavaScript with HTML and CSS.
The way people do that always felt like a mystery to me, and I was always intrigued.
As life went on, I started falling deeper in love with coding. I moved from making static websites to building low-key full-stack applications. (Low-key because I don’t usually build the backend myself — I typically use Firebase or something similar.)
Some of the most interesting projects I’ve worked on include:
AnonAnon — an anonymous messaging platform I built.
Smash or Pass — basically a platform where you create an account and vote to smash or pass on other people. If you and another person smash on each other… well, you know (very crazy, I know — but I enjoyed building it).
I’ve also made multiple AI chatbots — basically ChatGPT wrappers, if I’m being honest. I’m not even going to lie.
But yeah, I just love building. I love creating.
I’ve also worked with businesses, creating websites and all that good stuff. But at some point in my life, I had to make a decision. I had to choose the path I wanted to permanently go down.
I was also a UI/UX designer. I’ve designed a lot of interfaces, and I genuinely love designing too.
And apart from that, I’m also a people person.
I love being around people.
I love meeting new people.
I love when we talk and build things together.
And low-key… I also liked the corporate life.
Don’t get me wrong — shout out to freelancers everywhere, I love y’all. But something about the structure in a 9 to 5 just appeals to me.
So at that point in my life, I was confused.
Should I be:
A developer?
A UI/UX designer?
Quit everything and chase software roles full-time?
Focus on graphic design instead?
I was genuinely stuck.
Discovering Product Management
Everything changed when I learned about the role of a Product Manager (what felt was magical at the time).
For the first time, I properly researched what product management was. I learned what's involved in the role and everything in between — and I fell in love with it.
It felt like a role made for me.
Not only was I good at the documentation, organization, and the so-called “secretarial” side of things, but I was also a developer. So I wasn’t coming in as a product manager who knew nothing about development.
I could:
Converse with developers
Communicate with designers
Understand the product lifecycle
Because I had lived those experiences.
I’ve been a developer.
I’ve been a designer.
I’ve built platforms.
I understand that people wear multiple hats — but at this point, it became my job to make sure each hat fits the person wearing it.
Where I Am Now
I haven’t been a product manager for the longest time, but I’m very optimistic about what the future holds for me — not just as a product manager, but in tech generally.
Because honestly… tomorrow I might feel like doing something else. Who knows?
But for now, I’m a product manager, and I genuinely love what I’m doing.
One of the biggest reasons I chose product management is this:
I no longer have to be part of only the development process when building a product.
As a product manager, I’m involved from the ground up:
From ideation
To development
To design
To stakeholder meetings
To backlog management
All the way to launch and go-to-market strategy
Being a product manager feels more whole to me.
Feels I’m part of the entire product journey.
And since I love products and I love people… product management just fits.
Final Thoughts
So yeah — that’s it, had to keep this short for your attention span (and not because I'm lazy or anything).
This is my first article on Dev.to. I hope you like it. If you don’t… you might need to work on your taste, because I believe this is amazing 😌
But hey — every creator is a little narcissistic in their own way.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I really hope you enjoyed it.
I’m open to feedback — let me know what you think.
Hope you have an amazing day (or night, wherever you’re reading from).
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