Victor "Elite" Ogunbode

Product Manager
Ibadan, NG.

About

Versatile Product Manager with over 4 years of experience driving innovation and delivering user-centric digital products within the tech space. Expertly translates market trends and user insights into clear product strategies, leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful solutions that align with business goals. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction by 26%, reduce development cycles by 7 weeks, and significantly increase revenue through strategic product decisions.

Work

Mealfed
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Lead Product Manager

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Summary

Led product vision, strategy, and execution for a multi-vendor, multi-restaurant delivery platform, expanding access to essential services in underserved Nigerian towns.

Highlights

Spearheaded a product development initiative that significantly increased customer satisfaction scores by 26%, directly improving user retention and platform loyalty.

Implemented an efficient Agile workflow, successfully reducing product development cycles by 7 weeks and accelerating time-to-market for critical features.

Defined and executed comprehensive product strategy and roadmap, aligning product vision with business goals to deliver essential services to underserved communities.

Led end-to-end design and development of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), collaborating with cross-functional teams to launch the platform within a lean 8-week timeline.

Conducted in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and user interviews, leveraging findings to validate product-market fit and prioritize high-impact features.

Enforca Technologies
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Freelance Product Manager

London, England, UK

Summary

Provided freelance product management expertise, driving product development from ideation to delivery through user research, strategic documentation, and agile sprint management.

Highlights

Conducted extensive user and market research to validate product ideas and solutions, ensuring alignment with user needs and market demand for optimal product-market fit.

Authored comprehensive Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) and strategic documentation, providing clear vision and guidance for design and engineering teams.

Collaborated with Project Managers to plan, facilitate, and review product sprints, enhancing agile workflows to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement.

Led cross-functional collaboration between design and development teams, effectively driving product development from initial ideation through to successful delivery.

Proccio
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Product Lead

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Summary

Championed the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for an e-commerce platform, leading the full product development lifecycle from ideation to market launch.

Highlights

Defined and championed a comprehensive product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the e-commerce platform, ensuring direct alignment with overall business objectives.

Executed in-depth market, competitive, and user research to identify strategic opportunities and inform data-driven product decisions.

Prioritized features and initiatives effectively based on user needs, assessed business impact, and evaluated technical feasibility, optimizing resource allocation.

Led the end-to-end product development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, user story creation, sprint planning, and rigorous testing.

Implemented SCRUM methodology, significantly improving product development efficiency and accelerating speed to market for key features.

Payhive Technologies
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Product Manager

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed the product lifecycle for online payment solutions, focusing on idea validation, market research, and MVP development at a fintech company.

Highlights

Identified and prioritized key assumptions for online payment solutions, guiding strategic product development and risk mitigation.

Successfully discovered and validated new product ideas through comprehensive market and customer research, including extensive user interviews.

Developed and implemented a robust Minimum Viable Product (MVP) strategy and process, facilitating rapid prototyping and iterative development.

Utilized advanced product discovery tools and techniques, including MSCW method, affinity mapping, and feature mapping, to refine product scope.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to develop and launch the MVP, ensuring alignment and efficient resource utilization.

Bensax Educational Consult
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Website Developer & Media Manager

Lefkosa, TRNC, Cyprus

Summary

Managed website development and media strategy, establishing a cohesive brand identity and leveraging analytics to drive digital growth for an educational consultancy.

Highlights

Designed and implemented a comprehensive brand identity system across digital and print channels, increasing brand recognition by 45%.

Analyzed website and social media analytics to identify key trends and opportunities, informing data-driven improvements in digital presence and engagement.

Managed the development and maintenance of the company website and executed social media strategies, enhancing online presence and engagement.

CIUCF
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Head, Technical Unit

Lefkosa, TRNC, Cyprus

Summary

Led the technical unit, providing comprehensive IT support, documentation, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless operations and quick resolution of technical issues.

Highlights

Created and maintained detailed technical documentation for network hardware and software, streamlining troubleshooting processes and enabling quick resolution of technical issues.

Provided expert technical support to end-users, successfully resolving escalated technical issues and ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Performed comprehensive troubleshooting and on-site technical support, maintaining system integrity and user productivity.

Cyprus Bazaar (Startup)
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Head, Information Technology

Lefkosa, TRNC, Cyprus

Summary

Led information technology initiatives for a startup, overseeing IT infrastructure and contributing to early-stage technical strategy.

Highlights

Managed critical IT infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational stability and scalability for a nascent startup.

Developed and implemented initial IT strategies, aligning technology solutions with business objectives during the foundational phase.

Provided essential technical support and guidance, contributing to the efficient functioning of startup operations.

Setters Group
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Website & Digital Media Manager

Bali, Bali, Indonesia

Summary

Revamped digital presence and managed online media, significantly increasing website traffic and customer engagement for Setters Group.

Highlights

Revamped the company's overall digital presence, leading to a 20% increase in website traffic within a 6-month period.

Produced high-quality visuals for both print and digital media, which boosted customer engagement by 62%.

Managed comprehensive digital marketing efforts, including social media, website design, and content creation, to enhance brand visibility.

Sakem ICT Concepts LTD
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Computer Technician

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Summary

Installed and configured hardware, software, and security systems, significantly reducing system downtime and enhancing network security.

Highlights

Installed and configured firewalls and anti-virus software, proactively improving network security and protecting critical data.

Successfully installed and configured new computer hardware and software, leading to a notable 17% reduction in system downtime.

Provided essential technical support for hardware and software issues, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.

Volunteer

Hexa Media Africa
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Volunteer Product Manager

Remote, N/A, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed product management expertise to Hexa Media Africa, supporting strategic initiatives and product development remotely.

Highlights

Supported product strategy and roadmap development, contributing to the vision of digital media projects.

Assisted with market research and user feedback analysis to inform feature prioritization.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to help define product requirements and user stories.

Education

Cyprus International University
Lefkosa, TRNC, Cyprus

BSc

Management Information Systems

Courses

Fundamentals of Information Systems

Database Management

Data structure and Algorithms

Visual Programming

Information Security

Business Management

Ascending College
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Pre-University

A levels

Federal Government College, Ogbomoso
Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

High School

High School Certificate

Languages

English

Certificates

Diploma in Product Management

Issued By

AltSchool Africa

Asana Workflow Specialist

Issued By

Asana

Jira Fundamentals

Issued By

Atlassian

Product Management Certification

Issued By

EntryLevel

Product Management Virtual Bootcamp

Issued By

Axia Africa

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Issued By

Google Digital Garage

Content Development

Issued By

Acadium Marketing

Internet of Everything

Issued By

Cisco Marketing Academy

Skills

Agile & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Agile Methodologies, Scrum Methodologies, Sprint Planning, User Story Writing, Stakeholder Communication, Stakeholder Alignment, Engineering Team Collaboration, Business Team Collaboration, Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Agile Workflows.

User Experience & Research

User Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Prototyping (Figma, Adobe XD), Design Thinking, Problem-Solving, Accessibility & Inclusive Design, User Interviews, Problem Validation.

Soft Skills & Leadership

Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Decision-Making Under Uncertainty, Empathy, Customer-Centric Mindset, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Creative Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking.

Tools

Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Miro, Jira, Trello, Asana, Clickup, Monday.com, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, SQL, HTML, CSS, Basic JavaScript, React, Scrum, Kanban, ProductBoard, Userpilot, Pendo.

IT Support & Administration

Technical Documentation, Network Hardware, Software Troubleshooting, End-user Support, System Installation, Firewall Configuration, Antivirus Software, System Maintenance.

Digital Marketing & Web Development

Website Development, Digital Media Management, Brand Identity, Website Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, SEO, UI/UX Design.

Product Management & Strategy

Product Roadmap Planning, Product Roadmap Execution, Feature Prioritization, Backlog Management, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Product Vision, Product Strategy, MVP Development, Product Lifecycle Management, PRD Creation.

Projects

Multi-restaurant Food Delivery App

Summary

Led a team of designers and developers to build a multi-restaurant food delivery application, which became the foundation for Mealfed.

Debit Card for Teenagers by Kuda Bank

Summary

Ideated, developed PRD, MVP, and prototype for a debit card product targeting teenagers for Kuda Bank.

CIU Christian Fellowship Website

Summary

Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design and build a website for CIU Christian Fellowship.