Siobhan is a seasoned communications professional turned product manager, launching her career by developing products for the federal government through the Code for Canada fellowship. Currently holding the position of Senior Product Manager at VTS, she has cultivated her expertise by focusing on accessibility and user empathy. Siobhan's approach involves close collaboration with non-technical stakeholders and internal users.

As a Mentor, Siobhan dedicates her time and expertise to guide aspiring product managers, designers, and developers. Committing 3-4 hours per week over an 8-week period for the Bootcamp. Siobhan's influence has been instrumental in the cohorts of COLAB11 and COLAB15, where she mentored and nurtured talent across two countries, contributing to the impactful launch of 3 products.

Siobhan's PM mentees have transcended boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the professional landscape. Notably, their significant contributions at esteemed companies such as Pendulum and Narvar reflect the legacy of Siobhan's mentorship.

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Mentored 12 students

Provided over 65 hours of personalized guidance

Helped ship 3 products

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

• NbrlyU: A network to give and receive neighborly help. Improve your sense of community by providing help or asking for help.
• Recarnate: A web based game to help users test their knowledge when it comes to deciding how their trash should be disposed of.
• Vibe Check: A platform to find your unique dater type

• “Siobhan Özege was a great mentor throughout the entire program. The best part was the reassurance we would get despite the few setbacks we had along the way, in addition to help we got in thinking through various approaches to improve the process and communication among the team”
• “The guidance from our Mentor was invaluable, she always checked in and made sure we were on track. I can't thank her enough!”
• “My mentor was Siobhan Özege. She provided adequate support and encouragements all through the program. I especially loved that she directly reviewed our designs a few times and gave technical feedback”

Siobhan's story is a testament to the transformative power of mentorship, echoing through the halls of Co.Lab and beyond, inspiring countless others to reach new heights and shape successful careers within the Co.Lab community.