Tope Alake
@topealake
I build data-informed digital products that improve user outcomes.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I've launched and improved digital products across career technology, content, recruitment and consumer applications, turning user needs into practical product improvements.
At TheNextRole, I supported the launch of a CV optimisation and job-matching platform, improving interview conversion by approximately 35%, reducing application preparation time by approximately 80%, and helping reduce operating costs by approximately 25% through automated workflows.
As founder of Draftoria, I developed and launched a content-generation product from concept through delivery, reducing content creation time by approximately 70%. At What2Wear, I contributed to product improvements that increased outfit-match accuracy by approximately 40%, user activation by 50%, and daily active users by approximately 60%.
I've also introduced Mixpanel and Pendo analytics at The Casting Place and used customer feedback, experimentation and cross-functional collaboration to improve engagement, satisfaction and product delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Manager
TheNextRole
Apr 2024 - Aug 2026 (2 years 4 months)
Founded and led a career technology platform focused on CV optimisation and job matching. Improved interview conversion by 35% and reduced application preparation time by 80%.
Product Manager
Draftoria
Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Founded and launched a digital content-generation product, conducting product discovery and translating user needs into features. Reduced content creation time by 70% through workflow improvements.
Associate Product Manager
What2Wear
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Supported the development of a fashion recommendation platform, increasing outfit-match accuracy by 40% and user activation by 50%. Scaled the platform to over 1 million wardrobe uploads with 99.9% uptime.
Product Manager
The Casting Place
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Managed product requirements and lifecycle for a virtual recruitment platform. Introduced product analytics with Mixpanel and Pendo, contributing to a 20% increase in user engagement.
Associate Product Manager
Church Vest
Feb 2020 - Dec 2020 (10 months)
Crafted user journeys using Figma and Jira, enhancing platform usability by 25%. Conducted usability testing, contributing to a 30% increase in user satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Birmingham City University
MA, Film Distribution & Marketing
Completed an MA in Film Distribution & Marketing at Birmingham City University in 2023.
University of California, Los Angeles
Graduate Diploma, Film Producing
Completed a Graduate Diploma in Film Producing at UCLA in 2016.
Utiva Academy
Product Management Bootcamp, Product Management
Completed a Product Management Bootcamp at Utiva Academy.
Product School
Product Strategy Certification, Product Management
Earned a Product Strategy Certification from Product School.
Product School
Product Launch Certification, Product Management
Earned a Product Launch Certification from Product School.
Obafemi Awolowo University
BSc, Geography
Completed a BSc in Geography at Obafemi Awolowo University in 2007.
Pendo Academy
Artificial Intelligence for Product Managers, Artificial Intelligence
Earned an Artificial Intelligence for Product Managers certification from Pendo Academy.
Pendo Academy
Product Analytics Certification, Product Analytics
Earned a Product Analytics Certification from Pendo Academy.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
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