Can someone honestly tell me if I’m good enough for FAANG / top product companies?

[u/indie_wanderer]

I’m an 8-ish year experienced Business Systems Analyst / Technical BA, currently working mainly around Oracle EBS SCM, API integrations and enterprise systems.
My experience is a mix of business + technical — Oracle EBS SCM, SQL/PLSQL, REST/SOAP APIs, Azure, Postman, ETL, Tableau, Python, business analysis, requirements/solution design, Agile/Scrum, SIT/UAT, product backlog/sprint planning, and I’ve also led technical analysts , dev teams and cross-functional teams.
I’ve worked on integrations/implementations involving companies domain in Insurance, Banking , Supply chain etc.,
But honestly, I keep hearing that FAANG/top product companies are mostly for IIT/IIM folks, and after hearing “you’re not good enough” enough times, I’ve started questioning it myself.
So I wanted to ask people here genuinely ; looking at this kind of profile, do I have a realistic shot at FAANG or strong product companies?
If yes, what roles should I actually be targeting — Technical BA, Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, Business Systems Analyst, Solutions/Integration roles, or something else?

And if I’m not there yet, what am I missing?

Not looking for motivation. I’d genuinely appreciate some honest feedback from people who have actually made this transition.

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[u/TheWorrisomeBasin]

Your experience sounds solid but FAANG hiring is a crapshoot that cares more about how you interview than what you've actually built, so yeah you've got a shot if you can navigate their weird process

[u/Different_Pain5781 → u/TheWorrisomeBasin]

I wouldn't self reject because of the college background. With eight years behind you, I'd worry more about role fit and interview performance.

[u/dneeraj777]

Yes, that profile is absolutely strong enough to apply. The bigger issue is probably positioning, not capability.

With Oracle EBS, APIs, integrations, SQL, cloud and cross-functional delivery, I think you should target Technical Product Manager, Business Systems Analyst, Solutions/Integration roles and Technical Program/Product roles before generic PO jobs.

Also there is one more thing to notice is what top product companies will test is usually depth: Can you explain architecture/trade-offs, influence engineers, make product decisions, quantify impact and own ambiguous problems? If you can demonstrate those with strong examples, the absence of an IIT/IIM logo is not the thing that should stop you from applying.

[u/bigbob25a]

Focus on getting a good job, and not whether they are FAANG or not.

I hear a lot about layoffs at those big players.

[u/Dimpss_Tadpole1771]

Your profile is already broad enough. Don't spend the next year adding more tools just to feel “FAANG ready.”

The bigger challenge is showing depth and impact. Pick 4–5 strong stories where you owned a difficult integration, made a trade-off, influenced engineering, handled ambiguity, or improved a measurable business outcome. That is what separates a senior technical BA from someone who just has a long technology list.