Yaras Shaikh
Product management and career coach for PMs and career switchers
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Credentials | Master of Science in Software Management, Carnegie Mellon University |
Yaras Shaikh is a product management and career coach. Yaras helps international students, early-career product managers, and career switchers moving into product and AI. Yaras worked as a Product Manager at Nike and Apple and was a Lead Product Manager at Nike. Yaras shipped large e-commerce and personalization features used by millions of people. Coaching centers on clear goals, honest feedback, and systems for steady progress.
What Yaras helps with
Yaras helps people break into product management or reach the next level in it. Work also covers telling a clear career story and staying on track with goals.
- Breaking into product management
- Moving from another career into product and AI
- Reaching the next level as a product manager
- Clarifying your career story
- Building repeatable systems for execution
- Staying accountable to the goals you set
- Navigating a new path as an international student
Who Yaras works with
Yaras works with international students who are finding their way in a new system. Yaras also coaches early-career product managers looking for a first break. Other clients are product managers aiming for the next level and career switchers who want to move into product and AI.
Background and qualifications
Yaras started in finance and analysis, with work at Citi Bank and as a Senior Business Analyst at Amgen. Next came product work at Blue Shield of California from 2016 to 2021. Yaras later worked as a Product Manager at Nike and Apple, and served as Lead Product Manager at Nike from December 2023 to September 2025. Yaras holds a Master of Science in Software Management from Carnegie Mellon University. The program covered product strategy, engineering leadership, project management, and data-driven decisions.
Yaras Shaikh pricing
Programs and services
- Product management coaching
- Master's programs coaching
- Career coaching
Yaras Shaikh reviews
Yaras Shaikh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Yaras is a former Lead Product Manager at Nike who also worked as a Product Manager at Apple.
Best for aspiring or working product managers and international students who want a clear plan to move forward.
Common questions
How much does Yaras Shaikh charge?
Coaching with Yaras runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Yaras from this page for an exact quote.
What does Yaras Shaikh help with?
Yaras Shaikh helps with breaking into product management, moving from another career into product and AI, reaching the next level as a product manager and clarifying your career story.
Does Yaras Shaikh have reviews?
Yaras Shaikh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Yaras Shaikh certified?
Yaras Shaikh lists: Master of Science in Software Management, Carnegie Mellon University.
Does Yaras Shaikh work with international students?
Yes. Yaras coaches international students who are figuring out a new system and a new career path.
Can Yaras help with a switch into product management?
Yes. Yaras works with career switchers who want to break into product and AI.
How do I contact Yaras Shaikh?
Send Yaras a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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