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ulrich Ayo

@ulrichayo

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Result-oriented Project and Product Manager with 13+ years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

I am a result-oriented Project and Product Manager with over 13 years of experience managing multimillion-dollar projects across various industries. My expertise lies in technological innovation and building tech ecosystems, which I demonstrated as a Co-Founder of Kekelogistics, a B2B SaaS digital logistics platform. I excel at driving execution across global teams, aligning operations with strategy, and delivering measurable value.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed the end-to-end automation and enhancement of critical business processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. My experience includes developing centralized runbooks, product roadmaps, and stakeholder communication portals, all while implementing proactive risk management strategies. I have a proven track record of applying Agile and Lean methodologies to improve team communication and reduce delivery times, as evidenced by my leadership at Kekelogistics, where we won the Tufts University Innovation Competition.

My professional journey has equipped me with a robust skill set in project management, financial analysis, and operational efficiency. I am passionate about driving innovation and optimizing processes to achieve strategic goals. I am eager to leverage my experience and skills to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Manager

Context Labs

Jan 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Managed the end-to-end automation and enhancement of a business-critical, cross-functional certificate generation process, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations. Developed a centralized runbook, product roadmap, and a stakeholder communication portal.

Automation Stakeholder Management Product Roadmapping Risk Management

Co-Founder & Product Manager

Keke Logistics

Sep 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 3 months)

Developed a B2B SaaS logistics platform targeting the African market, leading its end-to-end development and defining technical specifications for SMEs. Applied Agile and Lean methodologies to reduce delivery time by 20% and improve team communication.

SaaS Product Development Agile Methodologies Cross Functional Team Leadership

Project Manager

Agilent Technologies

Jul 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years 1 month)

Collaborated on the transfer of a GMP-certified pharmaceutical R&D laboratory with a $9 million budget, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational continuity. Managed scientific deliverables, regulatory timelines, and quality reports while engaging stakeholders to align scope and budget changes.

Regulatory Affairs Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Quality Control Budget Management

Operations Management

Inditex

Nov 2014 - Jun 2021 (6 years 7 months)

Oversaw operations for a division managing $20 million, achieving efficiency and regulatory compliance. Reduced processing time by 15% through workflow optimization and coached teams to meet operational performance targets.

Operations Management Workflow Optimization Regulatory Compliance Performance Management Efficiency Improvement

Financial Analyst

TCM, LLC

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 11 months)

Conducted company valuations, financial modeling, and investor reporting for a private equity firm managing a $40 million portfolio. Coordinated investment operations for the client portfolio and researched high-potential African companies for investment.

Financial Analysis Valuation Financial Modeling Investor Reporting Investment Operations Market Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Harvard Kennedy School (HKS)

Leading Economic Growth Program, Economic Growth

Currently a candidate in a program focused on leading economic growth initiatives. Developing advanced skills in economic development and strategic leadership.

Johns Hopkins University

Executive Data Science, Data Science

Completed an executive program focused on data science principles and applications. Gained expertise in leveraging data for strategic decision-making and business growth.

Suffolk University Sawyer Business School

BSBA in Finance, Finance

Acquired a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, markets, and investment strategies. Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to the finance industry.

CNAM- Paris

Business Administration in Economics and Management, Economics and Management

Studied core concepts in economics and management, building a foundation in business operations and strategic planning. Developed skills in organizational leadership and economic analysis.