From Student to AI Product Manager: Breaking Into AI, Product & Governance.
Session Description:
As AI rapidly reshapes industries, students and early professionals are asking: How do I actually break into AI roles without a deep technical background? This session answers that question with a practical, structured roadmap.
In this talk, I will share how to transition into AI Product Management and AI Governance by leveraging existing skills in business, operations, and problem-solving. Participants will learn how AI products are built, how product managers collaborate with engineering and data teams, and how governance plays a critical role in responsible AI deployment.
The session will include actionable frameworks such as:
How to evaluate an AI product (metrics, user experience, and risks)
How to build simple AI-powered workflows or projects for your portfolio
How to position yourself for roles in AI Product, AI Operations, or AI Governance
She will also share real examples from building AI systems like interview platforms, conversational bots, and learning ecosystems.
By the end, participants will walk away with a clear roadmap, practical tools, and the confidence to start their journey into AI careers.
Speaker Bio:
Harpreet Kaur is an AI-focused Product Manager and graduate student in Computer Science at San Francisco Bay University. With over a decade of experience in international sales, marketing, and operations, she has transitioned into building AI-driven products and workflows.
She currently works on AI systems including interview platforms and conversational agents, and has contributed to launching learning platforms like Upskill.Guru. Harpreet is also an IEEE student leader and Autodesk Design & Make Ambassador, actively mentoring and supporting student communities.
Her work sits at the intersection of AI, product strategy, and real-world impact, with a strong focus on making AI careers accessible to non-traditional and early-stage professionals.