In this episode of Bangladeshi Trailblazers, we sit down with Taneem Taldar, a seasoned product leader who spent a decade at Amazon and has worked across Microsoft, BlackBerry, and multiple startups.
From growing up across African countries to studying at the University of Waterloo, and eventually breaking into some of the world’s most competitive tech companies, Taneem shares an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a career in Big Tech.
We dive deep into:
How he landed interviews at Amazon and Microsoft
What tech interviews actually test (and how to prepare for them)
Why startup experience can outperform MBAs
The reality of product management inside Amazon
Why curiosity, resilience, and fundamentals matter more than job titles or programming languages
How AI is reshaping the future of tech careers, and why humanities may matter more than ever
This episode is a must-listen for students, early-career professionals, and anyone questioning conventional career paths, especially Bangladeshis navigating global opportunities.
