Collins User
@collinsuser
Product leader with 10+ years in digital product strategy.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned product leader with over a decade of experience driving digital product strategy and development across startups, enterprises, and infrastructure. My expertise lies in agile methodologies and stakeholder management, having successfully led diverse teams of 10 to 50+ through various product lifecycles. I have a proven track record of delivering user-focused solutions and measurable KPIs in both B2B and B2C environments.
Currently, as the Design & Product Lead at Simpu Inc, I defined and executed the product strategy for an omnichannel inbox platform, achieving significant user acquisition and revenue growth. My strategic initiatives have led to a remarkable increase in organic traffic and user engagement, demonstrating my ability to align product development with market needs. I have also successfully secured over $1M in venture funding through effective pitch development and investor relations.
Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on optimizing user experience and operational efficiency, leading to substantial improvements in user adoption rates and satisfaction scores. My commitment to leveraging data-driven strategies and innovative solutions has been instrumental in achieving business objectives and driving growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Design & Product Lead
Simpu Inc
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Defined and executed the design and product strategy for Simpu's omnichannel inbox platform, achieving 20K users in the first year. Grew revenue from $0 to $1M ARR and implemented a successful GTM launch on Product Hunt, ranking #4 globally.
Product Lead
Empirica R&D
Jan 2018 - Feb 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Led design and product strategy for Sterling Bank's digital banking platform, resulting in a 35% improvement in UX metrics. Developed Shell Petroleum's Enterprise Resource Platform, achieving a 25% increase in operational efficiency.
Design & Product Lead
Devcenter Inc
Oct 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Led product discovery and development for client onboarding optimization, reducing unqualified leads by 70%. Designed an enterprise client engagement platform that improved client satisfaction scores by 30%.
Designer
Mustard Labs
Mar 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 2 months)
Drove strategic product pivot during a market downturn, leading the development of a data science-powered price comparison platform. Owned the product development lifecycle for a consumer-facing application.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Arts, English
2010 - 2014
Studied English, focusing on literature, linguistics, and communication skills. Developed critical thinking and analytical abilities through extensive reading and writing assignments.
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