Google AI Studio
Daniel Olaniyan
Product Manager
Summary
Strategic Product and Business Leader with 6+ years of experience building and scaling digital products across fintech, healthcare, AI, Web3, gaming, marketplace apps, and e-commerce. Proven ability to take products from 0-to-1 and scale them to market success, combining user-centric design, measurable business outcomes, and operational excellence. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner with expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models. Accomplished in leading remote, cross-functional teams, managing multi-million-dollar product portfolios, and forging high-value partnerships. Skilled in B2B growth strategies, operational scaling, and revenue generation through upsells, innovation, and market expansion. Deeply hands-on with emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, and experienced in applying them to deliver inclusive, scalable, and transformative solutions. Recognized as a 2025 Mandela Washington Fellow for leadership in fintech innovation, workforce development, and technology-driven business growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Product
SparkPay
05.2024 - Current
- Leading AI transformation in software development and product management practices.
- Built and launched digital products from the ground up, driving concept-to-market delivery.
- Led product strategy and B2B sales initiatives, guiding market entry and adoption across financial services and enterprise clients.
- Forged partnerships with Microsoft, Google, commercial banks, microfinance institutions, and other fintechs, creating a strong business ecosystem.
- Directed cross-functional teams, ensuring 99% uptime, operational efficiency, and alignment with strategic goal.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies that maximized revenue potential.
- Drove adoption of best practices for project management within the organization as a whole by introducing standardized processes and documentation methods.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for growth, leading to the introduction of successful new products.
Product Manager
Crowdbotics
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed end-to-end development of multiple web and mobile applications; ensured timely, budget-compliant delivery.
- Oversaw $7M project portfolio and improved delivery speed by 2×, with a 50% portfolio upsell increase.
- Led global distributed teams across time zones, improving collaboration and operational efficiency.
Product & Operations Lead
Swapbase
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Led AI and data initiatives leveraging OCR, NLP, and Blockchain technologies.
- Pioneered decentralized data strategies and implemented tokenization for digitized assets.
- Spearheaded AI and data projects integrating OCR, NLP, and Blockchain, enhancing data processing by 95% with f1 score of 0.8.
- Signed up first B2B clients, providing ongoing customer support.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products and services to clients.
- Reduced operational costs through continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures.
Product Manager
Primelab
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Led Web3 product development across multiple verticals, building decentralized apps on NEAR Protocol.
- Coordinated cross-functional sprints and ensured product delivery aligned with business goals.
- Led development of 3 decentralized apps on NEAR Protocol, resulting in a 10% increase in user engagement for Primelab
- Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
Product Manager/Consultant
FarminTel
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed a SaaS platform, overseeing lifecycle management, strategy, and fundraising.
- Conducted market research and optimized operations for emerging opportunities.
- Led development of SaaS platform, increasing user base by 35% and securing $300K in fundraising by managing full product lifecycle.
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
Product Manager
Numba Technologies Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered strategic insights, customer relationship strategies, and marketing alignment for growth.
- Participated in partnership conversations and sales funnel optimization.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Managed stakeholder expectations effectively throughout the entire product development process.
Education
Leadership in Business and Entrepreneurship - Business Leadership
Clark Atlanta University
Georgia07.2025
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) - Medicine
University of Ibadan
Nigeria04.2018
Skills
- Product Management
- AI Systems & Prototyping
- Workflow Automation
- Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Waterfall, Design Thinking
- Business Development
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Systems Thinking
- Lean Six Sigma
- Software Development
Certification
INSEAD AI Venture Lab Fellow (2025)
Accomplishments
- 2025 Mandela Washington Fellow (U.S. Government Leadership Program)
- Selected as an Ashoka Changemaker Fellow recognition of my contribution to Social Impact.
- Scaled fintech product 0→1, achieving 2,500% user growth in 10 months
- Improved delivery speed by 2× and portfolio upsells by 50%
- Forged partnerships with Microsoft and top-tier financial institutions
- Managed $3M+ in global portfolio budgets with 99% uptime
Volunteering & Community Involvement
Atlanta Track Club, Community Volunteer, 2025-07, 2025-07, Supported over 50,000 runners at the Peachtree Road Race (4th of July event), ensuring hydration and crowd safety during the race.
Atlanta Community Food Bank - packed over 9,000 meals for the less privileged.
Software
Google Workspace
Jira
Trello
Figma
Slack
HubSpot
Zapier
Replit
GitHub
Vercel
Timeline
Head of Product
SparkPay
05.2024 - Current
Product Manager
Crowdbotics
03.2022 - 05.2024
Product Manager
Primelab
01.2022 - 02.2022
Product & Operations Lead
Swapbase
12.2020 - 03.2022
Product Manager/Consultant
FarminTel
12.2019 - 03.2021
Product Manager
Numba Technologies Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2019
Leadership in Business and Entrepreneurship - Business Leadership
Clark Atlanta University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) - Medicine
University of Ibadan