Interested on path from MBB or PE to product/technical/strategy (non-finance) roles? or: How to Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the Job

Hello monkeys, I am interested to hear if anyone can share their experience or anecdotes of those who have exited from MBB or PE into more product, technical, or strategy roles (i.e., not finance / corporate development).

For context, I am a second year BA/AC at MBB (i.e. I started in ~Fall of 2023, so a bit over 1 year of experience, primarily in PE diligence). Without divulging too much information, I was an Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering major in undergrad at a non-target. I have performed very well in my current role, and am weighing my options for the next step in my career. I am heavily considering roles in PE (currently continuing to prep and engage in off-cycle recruitment, targeting tech or consumer focused roles at MMs but still figuring out the niche that suits me best), but have also started to second guess that path for something more aligned with my prior academic and intellectual interests.

Though I was considering more technical roles (SWE / PM) out of undergrad, I personally thought a career in consulting or finance would be more interesting and rewarding. While I still believe this to some extent and overall enjoy my current role, I am looking for something that would be more fulfilling in the long-term. I have had some existential dread recently from realizing that:

(a) I don't really apply anything I learned in my degree in my current role (beyond "problem solving and analytical skills" yada yada), and most of my current role revolves around process management and intermediate Excel/PPT skills. It's not as intellectually stimulating as I had once imagined.

(b) I feel like I am not building "hard skills". Perhaps I have just been conditioned by society to over-value degrees/certifications/titles that prove that you have some particular skill or another, but I feel that my current role is mostly providing brand name pedigree and general business skills rather than some truly differentiated [insert buzzword] acumen. Some of my non-consulting or IB peers, can say "I can code in XYZ language" or "I have a CPA/CFA/etc." that demonstrates transferrable skills and some level of mastery. On the other hand, I don't feel like I am "mastering" anything besides the Microsoft Suite and soft business skills.

I veered a bit off topic there, but all that is to say I feel like I am on a path to becoming a jack of all trades and a master of none. Perhaps I am mistaken, but I feel like a product, technical, or strategy role would be more intellectually stimulating (personally) and provide a way to build mastery in an area, whereas buyside roles may just continue my imposter syndrome (or whatever you want to call it).

I would appreciate any and all advice/anecdotes on evaluating these respective career paths. Or, if I need a rude change of perspective, that's also welcome :)

Cheers