Kayla Mujkanovic, is a seasoned Sr. Product Manager at Veeva Systems in Toronto, focusing on developing and maintaining the PromoMats solution, with a special emphasis on Digital Asset Management (DAM).

Before her current role, Kayla served as a Senior Product Manager at Mednow Canada, showcasing her adaptability in navigating the complexities of the healthcare industry. She also held positions as a Technical Product Manager at Nymi and a Systems Engineer at Analytics 4 Life and Synaptive Medical.

With a background spanning both B2C and B2B products, Kayla's approach to product management is marked by a dedication to collaborative success. Her engineering background adds a distinctive layer to her role, allowing her to contribute not just in technical decisions but also to ensure an optimal user experience throughout the product lifecycle.

Since January 2021, Kayla has played a crucial role in Co.Lab's mentorship program. As a Mentor, she dedicates her time and expertise to guide aspiring product managers, designers, and developers through the design process. Committing 3-4 hours per week over an 8-week period for the Bootcamp and 7-9 hours for the entire Spring program.

Kayla’s role extends beyond sharing knowledge; she actively works to ensure the success of her assigned mentees. She has been instrumental in COLAB3, COLAB8, COLAB14, SPRINT16, and SPRINT25, guiding mentees in 5 different countries and contributing to the successful launch of 6 products and more than 10 portfolios.

Notably, some of her PM mentees have gone on to make significant contributions at companies such as HIMSS, Super.com, and PwC .
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Mentored 40 students

Provided over 120 hours of personalized guidance

Helped ship 6 products and 10 portfolios

Below are some of the products that Kayla assisted her students to ship

• EyeCare: Web app that supports users in creating habit of taking regular computer screen time breaks to alleviate eye strain.
• WABI-SABI: Web app that tells real stories behind memories
• Unwrapped: A website that gives thoughtful gift-givers the perfect gift ideas based on the recipient’s interests and the giver’s personal criteria.

• “Kayla was a very supportive mentor from day one. She had great chemistry with the team and was always there to assist or cheer us when needed”
• “Shoutout to Kayla for being a fantastic Mentor!”
• “She is very knowledgeable about Product Management, and was a pleasure to work with”
• “Kayla was approachable, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of our pressing questions”

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With nearly three years of dedicated mentorship, Kayla still continues to play a key role in guiding aspiring and junior tech professionals to deliver real products. Her commitment to mentorship is not just a testament to her experience but a guiding beacon for the next wave of tech talent.