Simplifying System Design for Non-Technical Product Managers
🎯Session Overview
Are you a product manager who wants to contribute more meaningfully to technical conversations without needing to code? This session is your guide. We'll break down the core principles of system design into plain English, helping you understand the architecture of your products and the strategic trade-offs behind key decisions. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions, speak the same language as your engineering team, and ultimately, build better products.
📝What you will learn
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Explain the role of a product manager in system design discussions.
Translate business goals into technical requirements and vice versa.
Identify and articulate the key architectural components of a modern software system.
Evaluate the impact of system design choices on a product's scalability, performance, and cost.
🧑💻Meet your Facilitator
Sophia Ahuoyiza Abubakar
A visionary software engineer and product manager with strong experience in building scalable solutions, leading technical teams, and driving measurable growth. Currently at QuantumX Ventures and Bolt EU, and founder of Aziy Games, she blends technical expertise with product leadership to advance innovation in tech and education. She is also a dedicated mentor and instructor with Code First Girls, actively contributing to global tech communities while continuously seeking new learning opportunities.
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