Leadership
Lessons from Scaling a Company to 75 People — And What AI Would Have Changed
Before Google, I built GFM Corp from scratch. Looking back through the lens of today's AI tools, here's what would have been different.
Blog
Notes on AI-amplified program management
33 articles on AI tools, agents and the craft of technical program management, written by Gianfranco Mileo, TPM at Google.
- Tools & Resources
How NotebookLM Changed My Approach to Technical Reviews
Deep technical reviews require understanding thousands of pages of context. Here's how I use NotebookLM to prepare for reviews in a fraction of the time.
- Leadership
The Art of Technical Escalation: When AI Tools Can't Solve the Problem
AI can flag risks and suggest solutions, but knowing when and how to escalate is still a deeply human skill. Here's my framework for technical escalation.
- AI & Technology
Automating the Boring Parts: How I Built an AI-Powered Blog Agent
I built an AI agent that writes weekly blog posts about AI in program management. Here's the architecture, the decisions, and what I learned about AI content quality.
- AI & Technology
From Spreadsheets to AI: The Evolution of Program Management Tools
I've managed programs using everything from sticky notes to enterprise software. Here's where AI fits in the evolution — and where it's still falling short.
- Leadership
Building Android at Scale: What Managing Camera & Media Taught Me About AI Integration
Working on Camera and Media in the Android ecosystem has given me a front-row seat to how AI is transforming mobile experiences — and how we manage that complexity.
- Productivity
Why Every TPM Should Learn to Write Prompts Like Code
Prompt engineering isn't just for developers. As TPMs, the way we communicate with AI mirrors how we communicate with teams — and both skills reinforce each other.
- Tools & Resources
The TPM's Guide to Evaluating AI Tools Without the Hype
Every week there's a new AI tool claiming to revolutionize project management. Here's the framework I use to separate signal from noise.
- AI & Technology
How I Use AI to Run Cross-Functional Programs at Google
After years of managing complex programs across multiple teams, I've found that AI doesn't replace program management — it amplifies the parts that matter most.
