u/Inevitable-Square427

Hi everyone,

I'm building Swacchha Kaadyam, a Hyderabad-based startup focused on traditionally wood-pressed (chekku ghani) cold-pressed oils and healthy pantry essentials.

We're looking to set up small experience stalls on Saturdays and Sundays in gated communities, apartment clubhouses, corporate parks, and community events across Hyderabad.

We'd love to let residents taste, understand the difference between refined and wood-pressed oils, and buy directly from us.

If you know any apartment associations, RWAs, event organizers, or startup communities that allow weekend stalls, I'd really appreciate your suggestions or introductions.

We're happy to follow all permissions and community guidelines.

Thank you!

Let's see what kind of answers we will get am excited

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking to transition into a Technical Program Manager (TPM) role and would appreciate some guidance from people who have made a similar move.

Here's my background:

- 11 years of experience in QA and ETL testing

- Currently working as a QA Lead, leading a team and coordinating cross-functional testing efforts

- Experience with Agile and Scrum, including working as a Scrum Master

- Strong experience in stakeholder communication, sprint planning, defect management, release coordination, SQL, ETL, Databricks, and data validation

I enjoy driving projects, coordinating teams, solving cross-functional problems, and working with stakeholders, which is why TPM feels like a natural next step.

I'd love to hear from people who have successfully transitioned from QA or Test Lead roles into TPM.

A few questions:

1. How did you make the transition?

2. Which skills should I focus on to become a strong TPM candidate?

3. Are there any certifications or courses that genuinely helped?

4. How can I position my QA leadership experience on my resume and in interviews to appeal to TPM hiring managers?

5. Are there any gaps you think I should address before applying?

Any advice, resources, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!