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Victor Olakunle David

Product Manager
Lagos
Victor Olakunle David

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with an outstanding track record of success in product management and application development and support. Possess in-depth knowledge of IT architectural principles and best practices, enabling the development, usage and maintenance of products that maximize value to the business. Demonstrates strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, as well as a coaching mindset. Highly experienced in designing and coordinating in- product solutions, ensuring security, predictability, repeatability and auditability of products. Possesses exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills that enable swift resolution of issues and successful product launch. Adept in people and vendor management. Experienced in delivering services within agreed timeframes, striving for continuous improvement and innovation. Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing technology and look for ways to do things better, faster and cheaper. Relevant Experience Proven track record of success in product management and application development/support. In-depth understanding of IT architectural principles and best practices. Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills. Proficient in designing and coordinating in-product solutions. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing technology. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to ensure security, predictability, repeatability and auditability of products. Analytical and detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Experienced in people management (by influence) and vendor management. Proven experience in delivering services within agreed timeframes.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
13
Certifications

Work History

Cargo-L Technologies Limited

Co-Founder/Product Manager
11.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Cargo-L Technologies is a logistics technology company, using technology to further enhance logistics operations
  • Our online B2B platform solution creates a collaborative online economy (multi-vendor marketplace) where distributors, wholesalers and retailers trade and fulfil their orders by connecting them to the closest logistics service provider; to improve product visibility, sourcing, fulfilment, and Inventory management of their products
  • Highlight of Achievements
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations while developing a strategy that aligns with the company's goal
  • Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes
  • Managed stakeholder relations, staff, and customers during the transition of the company towards a more logistics focus by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements during the pivot
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals
  • Developed roadmaps for direction and built out backlogs to roll out tasks and responsibilities
  • Facilitate product and portfolio strategy, UX writing, UX research, and Content strategy for optimization
  • Facilitated end-to-end automated testing of products in collaboration with Developers and QA engineers to ensure the resiliency of the application
  • Facilitated cross-function teams and global meetings weekly, ensuring stakeholders were aware of new developments
  • Defined, implemented and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for product effectiveness
  • Identified product marketing ideas/opportunities based on industry trends, market environment & competitive trends
  • Supervised the on-time development & delivery of products while working with Development & Operations teams
  • Collaborated with the marketing team of 2 to ensure that products & services meet customers' current or future needs.

Altheon Investments Limited

Senior Product and Operations Manager
11.2017 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Altheon is a Special Purpose Vehicle company that was setup to drive the revenue recovery program of Eko Electricity
  • Prior to this most of the revenue recovery was done manually
  • I was brought in to develop and roll-out a digital solution doing the same thing but using technology as a tool
  • Within 6 months of joining the company, we developed and implemented a digital technology solution that improved the revenue recovery exercise of EKo Electricity by 60% and customer response time improved by 30% making them the highest distribution company in terms of revenue generated and customer service.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Westcom Technologies & Energy Services
Lagos

Group Head of Technology
03.2012 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Business School Netherlands
Netherlands

PGC – MBA from Masters Business Administration
09.2008 - 05.2009

University Overview

London Southbank University
London, United Kingdom

PGC-MSC from Business Information Technology
09.1999 - 05.2001

University Overview

City And Islington College
London, United Kingdom

HNC from IT in Business
09.2002 - 05.2003

University Overview

Skills

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Relevant Experience

Relevant Experience

• Proven track record of success in product management and application development/support.
• In-depth understanding of IT architectural principles and best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in designing and coordinating in-product solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing technology.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to ensure security, predictability, repeatability and auditability of products.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experienced in people management (by influence) and vendor management.
• Proven experience in delivering services within agreed timeframes.

Certification

Project and Product Management

Timeline

Co-Founder/Product Manager
Cargo-L Technologies Limited
11.2021 - Current
Senior Product and Operations Manager
Altheon Investments Limited
11.2017 - 11.2021
Group Head of Technology
Westcom Technologies & Energy Services
03.2012 - 11.2017
Business School Netherlands
PGC – MBA from Masters Business Administration
09.2008 - 05.2009
City And Islington College
HNC from IT in Business
09.2002 - 05.2003
London Southbank University
PGC-MSC from Business Information Technology
09.1999 - 05.2001
Victor Olakunle DavidProduct Manager