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isijola samuel

@isijolasamuel

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Experienced Product Manager specializing in innovative solutions and business success.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities.

With over 8 years of experience in the technology, betting, and banking industries, I have honed my skills in product management and business strategy. Currently, I serve as a Senior Product Manager at Cetrix and a Product Manager at Kitaniz, where I lead product development initiatives that drive user engagement and satisfaction. My background includes significant roles such as Head of Business Unit at Bet9ja and Growth Marketer at Heritage Bank, where I successfully executed strategies that resulted in substantial revenue growth.

I am passionate about delivering innovative solutions that exceed expectations and contribute to business success. My expertise lies in defining product vision and strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and utilizing data analytics to inform decision-making. I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to fostering exceptional customer experiences through effective communication and collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Product Manager

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Cetrix

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Lead the development of Cetrix, a fintech platform offering currency exchange, gift card conversion, and utility bill payment services. Defined product vision and strategy, resulting in increased user acquisition and engagement. Managed product launch and ongoing improvements based on user feedback.

Product Development User Acquisition Cross Functional Collaboration Data Analytics Product Launch

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Product Manager

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Kitaniz

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Managed the product lifecycle for Kitaniz, an innovative vehicle paper order management platform. Defined the product roadmap and collaborated with development and design teams to ensure timely delivery of major milestones.

Product Lifecycle Management Roadmapping Order Processing Team Collaboration

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Product Manager

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Xapic Technologies

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Directed product development from ideation to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define product vision and strategy. Managed Agile product development processes and conducted market research.

Agile Methodology Market Research Product Vision Strategy Development Sprint Planning

Growth Marketer

Heritage Bank

May 2014 - Oct 2018 (4 years 5 months)

Measured and reported on key performance metrics for marketing campaigns. Used data analytics to optimize marketing efforts and developed a deep understanding of banking products.

Data Analytics Marketing Campaigns Customer Insights

Head of Business Unit

Bet9ja

Oct 2018 - May 2022 (3 years 7 months)

Developed and executed business strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets. Analyzed key performance metrics and built strong relationships with stakeholders.

Business Strategy Performance Analysis Stakeholder Management Revenue