
On this week’s episode, Zach and Ramu talk about their new promotions at Oracle, how to successfully negotiate career opportunities, and the power of self-promotion. The podcast ends with a BIG announcement … Zach’s SQLcL Liquibase Workshop called ‘Take Control of Your Database with Automated Schema Changes’ is now live. He will also be hosting a live webinar on July 25th at 9 am PT | 12 pm ET. Click the link below to register.RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE:Workshop: https://shorturl.at/aAPZ5Webinar Registration: https://shorturl.at/rtL28TECHNICALLY MANAGING:"Technically Managing" is a podcast that explores the unique journey of two product managers as they navigate the world of product management in the tech industry. Hosts Zach and Ramu, bring a fresh perspective to the field, sharing their experiences and lessons learned as they strive to excel in their careers. Through engaging conversations and real-world examples, listeners will gain insight into their day-to-day challenges and triumphs. Whether you're a college student looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something here for everyone.They’re managing technical products and technically managing in life. Join Zach and Ramu every other week as they discuss being product managers, navigating careers, and surviving their 20s.TALKE TECH:Check out the Talke Tech blog for the latest episodes of Technically Managing along with content on learning Oracle's tech, navigating a career in your 20s, and anything else fun or entertaining I have to share!https://www.talke.tech/Talke Tech YouTube: @talketechSOCIALS:Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/talke_techZach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-talke/Ramu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramu_murakamiRamu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramumurakamigutierrez/Views and opinions are ours alone
Jun 27, 2023
1 hr 17 min

We are back at it again with another episode of Technically Managing! This week Zach and Ramu share their experiences on how to work effectively in teams, deal with burnout and implement self improvement strategies in both their work and personal lives.TECHNICALLY MANAGING:"Technically Managing" is a podcast that explores the unique journey of two product managers as they navigate the world of product management in the tech industry. Hosts Zach and Ramu, bring a fresh perspective to the field, sharing their experiences and lessons learned as they strive to excel in their careers. Through engaging conversations and real-world examples, listeners will gain insight into their day-to-day challenges and triumphs. Whether you're a college student looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something here for everyone.They’re managing technical products and technically managing in life. Join Zach and Ramu every other week as they discuss being product managers, navigating careers, and surviving their 20s.TALKE TECH:Check out the Talke Tech blog for the latest episodes of Technically Managing along with content on learning Oracle's tech, navigating a career in your 20s, and anything else fun or entertaining I have to share!https://www.talke.tech/Talke Tech YouTube: @talketechSOCIALS:Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/talke_techZach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-talke/Ramu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramu_murakamiRamu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramumurakamigutierrez/
Jun 13, 2023
1 hr 15 min

This week Zach and Ramu talk about principles for building wealth, work benefits, and the importance of taking control of your money in your 20sRESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE:- Naval Ravikant How To Get Rich Without Getting Luckyhttps://twitter.com/naval/status/1002103360646823936 -What Is Dollar Cost Averaginghttps://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/dollar-cost-averaging/#:~:text=boost%20your%20returns.-,What%20Is%20Dollar%20Cost%20Averaging%3F,regular%20intervals%2C%20regardless%20of%20price.-One Of The Best Books Out There On Investing (A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel)https://a.co/d/dsmZdz5-Tony Robbins Does Great Books On Personal Finance. Take A Look At What Interests You In His Catalog But This Is The One I Read (Unshakeable by Tony Robbins)https://a.co/d/ecVVWKz-A Book On Building Wealth I Am Currently Reading Now That Has Been Highly Recommended (The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles)https://a.co/d/1dnMb2A-A Beautiful Tell All On Getting Rich By A Man Not Afraid To Share The Ugly With The Good. I Read This Early Out Of College and It Has Served To Warn Me On Certain Pitfalls As Much As It Has Enlightened Me (How To Get Rich by Felix Dennis)https://a.co/d/fjNBVmy-One Of If Not The Best Book On Orienting Your Mind Around The New Digital Economy VS The Traditional One (The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss)https://a.co/d/5pIVIPM-One Of The OG Books On Learning The Principles Of Money That School Doesn't Teach You (Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki)https://a.co/d/cBpPuz5-Great Fundamental Wealth Principles Wrapped In Engaging Babylonian Parables (The Richest Man In Babylon by George Clason):https://a.co/d/d965ghT-Fascinating And Entertaining Looks Inside Wall Street (Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis and Monkey Business by John Rolfe & Peter Troob) https://a.co/d/eG7arEzhttps://a.co/d/3Izalxx-Napoleon Hill Does Great Work With His Books And This Is A Masterpiece On Building A Philosophy On Prosperity (Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill)https://a.co/d/bxTOnXhViews and opinions are ours alone
May 30, 2023
1 hr 40 min

We are back again with another episode of Technically Managing!This week Zach & Ramu talk about looking for apartments in your 20's, the pros and cons of work from home, and learning good personal finance & benefits practices.TECHNICALLY MANAGING:"Technically Managing" is a podcast that explores the unique journey of two product managers as they navigate the world of product management in the tech industry. Hosts Zach and Ramu, bring a fresh perspective to the field, sharing their experiences and lessons learned as they strive to excel in their careers. Through engaging conversations and real-world examples, listeners will gain insight into their day-to-day challenges and triumphs. Whether you're a college student looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something here for everyone.They’re managing technical products and technically managing in life. Join Zach and Ramu every other week as they discuss being product managers, navigating careers, and surviving their 20s.TALKE TECH:Check out the Talke Tech blog for the latest episodes of Technically Managing along with content on learning Oracle's tech, navigating a career in your 20s, and anything else fun or entertaining I have to share!https://www.talke.tech/Talke Tech YouTube: @talketechSOCIALS:Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/talke_techZach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-talke/Ramu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramu_murakamiRamu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramumurakamigutierrez/
May 16, 2023
1 hr 14 min

Zach & Ramu start off the podcast with a fun surprise, talk about how to survive during crunch, and go into important lessons on learning and gratitude!TECHNICALLY MANAGING:"Technically Managing" is a podcast that explores the unique journey of two product managers as they navigate the world of product management in the tech industry. Hosts Zach and Ramu, bring a fresh perspective to the field, sharing their experiences and lessons learned as they strive to excel in their careers. Through engaging conversations and real-world examples, listeners will gain insight into their day-to-day challenges and triumphs. Whether you're a college student looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something here for everyone.They’re managing technical products and technically managing in life. Join Zach and Ramu every other week as they discuss being product managers, navigating careers, and surviving their 20s.TALKE TECH:Check out the Talke Tech blog for the latest episodes of Technically Managing along with content on learning Oracle's tech, navigating a career in your 20s, and anything else fun or entertaining I have to share!https://www.talke.tech/Talke Tech YouTube: @talketechSOCIALS:Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/talke_techZach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-talke/Ramu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramu_murakamiRamu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramumurakamigutierrez/
May 2, 2023
1 hr 11 min

Welcome back to the Technically Managing Podcast! This week we have our podcast season finale with the final part of the Road To Product Management series!We go DEEP into our product management interview process: sharing our thoughts, feelings, and speculations. We cover a wide range with everything from effective networking to the money question. It's an episode you won't want to miss!Tune-in in two weeks for when we discuss what it was like starting out in our new roles!TECHNICALLY MANAGING:"Technically Managing" is a podcast that explores the unique journey of two product managers as they navigate the world of product management in the tech industry. Hosts Zach and Ramu, bring a fresh perspective to the field, sharing their experiences and lessons learned as they strive to excel in their careers. Through engaging conversations and real-world examples, listeners will gain insight into their day-to-day challenges and triumphs. Whether you're a college student looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something here for everyone.They’re managing technical products and technically managing in life. Join Zach and Ramu every other week as they discuss being product managers, navigating careers, and surviving their 20s.TALKE TECH:Check out the Talke Tech blog for the latest episodes of Technically Managing along with content on learning Oracle's tech, navigating a career in your 20s, and anything else fun or entertaining I have to share!https://www.talke.tech/Talke Tech YouTube: / @talketechSOCIALS:Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/talke_techZach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-talke/Ramu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramu_murakamiRamu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramumurakamigutierrez/Views and opinions are ours alone
Apr 18, 2023
1 hr 18 min

Welcome back to the Technically Managing Podcast! We are back with Part 4 of the Road To Product Management series. This week on the podcast Zach steps out into the sunlight and gets burned like the vampire he is, Ramu & Zach discuss what it was like scouting out new teams when they were solution engineers, and a glow up is planned....TECHNICALLY MANAGING:"Technically Managing" is a podcast that explores the unique journey of two product managers as they navigate the world of product management in the tech industry. Hosts Zach and Ramu, bring a fresh perspective to the field, sharing their experiences and lessons learned as they strive to excel in their careers. Through engaging conversations and real-world examples, listeners will gain insight into their day-to-day challenges and triumphs. Whether you're a college student looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something here for everyone.They’re managing technical products and technically managing in life. Join Zach and Ramu every other week as they discuss being product managers, navigating careers, and surviving their 20s.TALKE TECH:Check out the Talke Tech blog for the latest episodes of Technically Managing along with content on learning Oracle's tech, navigating a career in your 20s, and anything else fun or entertaining I have to share!https://www.talke.tech/Talke Tech YouTube: / @talketechSOCIALS:Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/talke_techZach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-talke/Ramu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramu_murakamiRamu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramumurakamigutierrez/Views and opinions are ours's alone
Apr 4, 2023
1 hr 11 min

Welcome back to the Technically Managing Podcast! It's the St. Patrick's Day episode and Zach shows up with a special surprise! This episode is short and fun with Ramu & Zach discussing St. Patty's Day, carnival in the Canary Islands, and diving into some more lessons from solution engineering.TECHNICALLY MANAGING:"Technically Managing" is a podcast that explores the unique journey of two product managers as they navigate the world of product management in the tech industry. Hosts Zach and Ramu, bring a fresh perspective to the field, sharing their experiences and lessons learned as they strive to excel in their careers. Through engaging conversations and real-world examples, listeners will gain insight into their day-to-day challenges and triumphs. Whether you're a college student looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something here for everyone.They’re managing technical products and technically managing in life. Join Zach and Ramu every other week as they discuss being product managers, navigating careers, and surviving their 20s.TALKE TECH:Check out the Talke Tech blog for the latest episodes of Technically Managing along with content on learning Oracle's tech, navigating a career in your 20s, and anything else fun or entertaining I have to share!https://www.talke.tech/Talke Tech YouTube: / @talketechSOCIALS:Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/talke_techZach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-talke/Ramu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramu_murakamiRamu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramumurakamigutierrez/Views and opinions are ours's alone
Mar 21, 2023
36 min

Welcome to Technically Managing! After an exciting first episode we're back with Part 2 of our Road to Product Management Series! Zach & Ramu discuss what it was like to interview at Oracle, onboard into a Class Of Program, and begin talking about what their experience was like as Solution Engineers.TECHNICALLY MANAGING:"Technically Managing" is a podcast that explores the unique journey of two product managers as they navigate the world of product management in the tech industry. Hosts Zach and Ramu, bring a fresh perspective to the field, sharing their experiences and lessons learned as they strive to excel in their careers. Through engaging conversations and real-world examples, listeners will gain insight into their day-to-day challenges and triumphs. Whether you're a college student looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something here for everyone.They’re managing technical products and technically managing in life. Join Zach and Ramu every other week as they discuss being product managers, navigating careers, and surviving their 20s.TALKE TECH:Check out the Talke Tech blog for the latest episodes of Technically Managing along with content on learning Oracle's tech, navigating a career in your 20s, and anything else fun or entertaining I have to share!https://www.talke.tech/Talke Tech YouTube: / @talketechSOCIALS:Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/talke_techZach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-tRamu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramu_murakamiRamu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramumurak
Mar 7, 2023
1 hr 37 min

Welcome to the first episode of Technically Managing! In this week's episode, Ramu & Zach launch the podcast and begin the "Road to Product Management" episode series. They share their backgrounds growing up, what their career search was like in college, and how they ultimately ended up at Oracle. We hope you enjoy!TECHNICALLY MANAGING: "Technically Managing" is a podcast that explores the unique journey of two product managers as they navigate the world of product management in the tech industry. Hosts Zach and Ramu, bring a fresh perspective to the field, sharing their experiences and lessons learned as they strive to excel in their careers. Through engaging conversations and real-world examples, listeners will gain insight into their day-to-day challenges and triumphs. Whether you're a college student looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something here for everyone.They’re managing technical products and technically managing in life. Join Zach and Ramu every other week as they discuss being product managers, navigating careers, and surviving their 20s.TALKE TECH:Check out the Talke Tech blog for the latest episodes of Technically Managing along with content on learning Oracle's tech, navigating a career in your 20s, and anything else fun or entertaining I have to share!https://www.talke.tech/Talke Tech YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talketechSOCIALS:Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/talke_techZach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-talke/Ramu's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramu_murakamiRamu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramumurakamigutierrez/
Feb 21, 2023
1 hr 29 min
