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Yusuf Umar

Product Owner
Abuja,FC
Yusuf Umar

Timeline

Product Analyst
Moduscreate
11.2022 - Current
Product Owner
Flexisaf Edusoft
09.2021 - 11.2022
Product Owner
EHA Clinics
03.2021 - 09.2021
Product Owner
Ehealth Africa
01.2018 - 03.2021
University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration
01.2008 - 11.2013

Work History

Moduscreate

Product Analyst
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

Applied WSJF prioritization during SAFe PI Planning to rank features by cost of delay, focusing engineering efforts on automated wearables integration (highest ROI), which resulted in a reduction in user setup time by 20% and accelerated MVP launch.


Led user story mapping workshops to define end-to-end patient journeys, translating complex clinical needs into actionable features, by aligning Engineering and Design teams on a shared vision, thereby reducing time-to-market by 25% and achieving near 80% sprint goal completion.
Designed for accessibility using WCAG 2.1

guidelines, integrating high-contrast visuals, screen-reader compatibility, and simplified navigation tailored to elderly users, which achieved a 30% increase in engagement.


Conducted usability testing and task analysis to identify complexity in debt management workflows, which simplified the interfaces by collapsing multi-step processes into single-screen interactions, reducing setup time by 30%.

Flexisaf Edusoft

Product Owner
09.2021 - 11.2022

Job overview

Pioneered an MVP-first strategy, launching core admission automation features to validate market demand before scaling, which resulted in over 4,000 user adoption within 5 months and a 30% reduction in support queries through intuitive design.


Combined MoSCoW and ROI analysis to deprecate ‘Could Have’ features and prioritize bulk enrollment workflows (Must Have), which resulted in cut in administrative costs by 25% and accelerated user onboarding by 60%.


Applied progressive disclosure principles to transform complex enrollment forms into modular, step-by-step workflows, whicg reduced onboarding time by 60% and administrative errors by 25% through user-tested UI/UX.


Applied the Customer Development Model to validate school administrator’s pain points through school interviews and MVP testing, and discovered critical needs for bulk enrollment and offline workflows, leading to increase in user adoption and 60% faster onboarding post-launch.

EHA Clinics

Product Owner
03.2021 - 09.2021

Job overview

Used RICE scoring to prioritize prescription refill reminders (high Reach/Impact) over UI updates (low Effort/Confidence), which resulted in a boost in medication adherence by 15% with minimal dev effort, maximizing ROI.


Implemented iterative feedback loops with key stakeholders (patients and physicians), conducting biweekly UAT sessions to refine appointment scheduling and prescription tracking, which drove 90% user satisfaction and an increase in clinic workflows post-launch.


Co-created patient-centric workflows with physicians, emphasizing clear information hierarchy and one-tap actions for appointment booking. Drove 40% improvement in medication adherence and 85% user satisfaction via streamlined, stress-free UX.


Mapped patient journeys to uncover scheduling bottlenecks, redesigning workflows around peak clinic hours. Achieved 25% shorter wait times and 40% higher retention.

Ehealth Africa

Product Owner
01.2018 - 03.2021

Job overview

Leveraged MoSCoW prioritization to categorize compliance-driven features as Must-Haves which include real-time inventory alerts and defer non-critical UI upgrades, which resulted in a slash in stockouts by 35% while meeting 100% of government-mandated deadlines.


Championed stakeholder-driven roadmapping by collaborating with Nigeria’s CDC and health workers to embed compliance and usability requirements into the product, which ensured adherence to national protocols while enabling real-time tracking of over 1million COVID supplies during the pandemic.


Executed competitive analysis of global logistics tools to benchmark features like real-time tracking and compliance alerts, which resulted in resulted in prioritization of localized solutions for Nigeria’s CDC, resulting faster adoption rate by the agency.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education

Education

University of Hertfordshire
Kuching, Malaysia

Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration
01.2008 - 11.2013

University Overview

Skills

Technical documentation

Machine learning

Python programming

Competitive analysis

Product alignment

Product information management

Conversion rate optimization

SQL

Product roadmapping

Voice of customer analysis

Product management

Tableau expertise

A and B testing

Google analytics

Business intelligence

Survey design

Consumer behavior insights

UX and UI principles

Behavioral analytics

Software development methodology

Customer service

Product issue resolution

Data visualization

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Problem-solving abilities

Team collaboration

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

User Persona

User Journey Mapping

Retention Strategies

MVP Execution

Backlog Management/ Refinement,

Sprint Planning,

Cross-functional team management

Jira

Figma

Confluence

Product Roadmap Development

Agile

Scrum

UAT

QA

User Experience (UX) Optimization

Design Principles

Stakeholder Management

SDLC

Market Research

Multitasking Abilities

Multitasking

Reliability

Decision-making

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Effective communication

Verbal and written communication

Adaptability and flexibility

Self motivation

Task prioritization

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Summary

Results-driven Digital Product Owner with 5+ years of experience driving customer-centric digital solutions across healthcare, EdTech, and logistics. Passionate about marrying intuitive design with user needs, I specialize in transforming complex workflows into accessible, visually compelling experiences. By championing WCAG 2.1 compliance for elderly users and applying Material Design principles to streamline interfaces, I’ve boosted engagement by 30% and reduced onboarding friction by 60%. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver products that balance business goals with human-centered design, As a Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), I thrive in fast-paced environments where empathy and innovation collide.

Work Preference

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Certification

Professional Scrum Product Owner - PSOP

Certified Product Manager - Product School

PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation & Practitioner - AXELOS

Yusuf UmarProduct Owner