Sekinat Adenike Alayo

Product Manager
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly performance-driven Product Manager with proven expertise in end-to-end product lifecycle management, from ideation to launch. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to optimize product performance and achieve significant business outcomes. Successfully led innovative projects, delivering user-centric products that address critical market needs and drive growth. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, conducting comprehensive user and market research, and defining product vision and strategy.

Work

Octimal (Capstone Project)
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Product Manager

Summary

Led the ideation and development of a subscription management platform as a capstone project, focusing on user needs and strategic planning.

Highlights

Led the ideation phase and developed a comprehensive project proposal for a subscription management application, outlining core features and market opportunity.

Conducted in-depth user research with 60 participants to identify critical pain points, user behaviors, and key objectives, informing product strategy.

Executed extensive market research and competitive analysis, translating findings into actionable product insights and strategic recommendations.

Defined a clear product vision and strategy, ensuring strong alignment with market demands and overarching company objectives.

Developed comprehensive product documentation and user guides, enhancing user onboarding and overall product usability.

Collaborated within a cross-functional team on a capstone project that secured AltSchool's Innovation Fund, demonstrating strong product innovation, strategic problem-solving, and teamwork.

LifeCard Media
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Content Writer

Summary

Generated compelling content for various platforms, contributing to significant increases in lead generation and brand awareness.

Highlights

Developed engaging content across diverse platforms, including blogs, articles, product descriptions, and social media, contributing to a 25% increase in lead generation.

Collaborated with the marketing team to create compelling content for advertising campaigns, driving a 10% increase in brand awareness.

Conducted in-depth research on industry trends and topics to produce original, high-quality content.

Crafted compelling headlines and body copy optimized to capture target audience attention and drive engagement.

Produced engaging content for various platforms (websites, email, marketing campaigns, blogs), resulting in a 20% increase in website conversion, a 30% increase in email open rates, and a 25% increase in social media engagement.

Volunteer

PayStride
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Product Manager (Volunteer)

Summary

Currently leading the development of a progressive web application to enhance the shopping experience, focusing on user-centric design and strategic product management.

Highlights

Led a cross-functional team of 10 to develop a progressive web application (PWA) designed to revolutionize the shopping experience in supermarkets and hypermarkets.

Successfully led a team of 3 designers and 3 engineers to build the company's Progressive Web App (PWA) product within a 16-week timeline.

Conducted extensive user research, including interviews and field studies with over 100 primary users, supermarkets, and retailers, to define comprehensive user personas and identify critical pain points.

Championed user experience initiatives by prioritizing self-checkout technology development, engaging over 100 users to inform design and feature decisions.

Performed comprehensive SWOT analysis on key competitors to identify market trends, inform strategic product improvements, and uncover competitive advantages.

Drove end-to-end product lifecycle management, overseeing product roadmap development, goal setting, quality assurance, and successful product deployment.

Authored detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide agile development cycles.

Strategically prioritized essential features and coordinated cross-functional development teams, ensuring timely and efficient product delivery.

Education

School of Product, AltSchool Africa

Diploma

Product Management

Kwara State University

Bachelor of Science

Mass Communication

Entry Level

Certified Product Manager Training

Product Management

Sansvid-M International

Certificate

ICT and Essentials

Sansvid-M International

Certificate

Customer Relationship Management

Digital Nooks

Training

Digital Marketing and Content Writing

Skills

Product Management

Product Ideation, Product Strategy, Product Roadmap, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Deployment, Feature Prioritization, Agile Methodologies.

User Research

User Personas, Pain Point Analysis, User Interviews, Field Research, Customer Journey Mapping.

Market Analysis

SWOT Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Trends, Actionable Insights.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Cross-functional Team Leadership, Team Coordination, Stakeholder Management.

Content Creation

Content Writing, Blog Content, Marketing Campaigns, Social Media Content, SEO Content.

Problem Solving

Strategic Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking, Decision Making.

Technical Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Trello, Notion, Balsamiq, Xtensio.

Communication

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Presentation Skills, Documentation.

References

References

Available upon request

Projects

Piggyvest Case Study

Summary

This case study involved conducting customer journey research to identify pain points and propose solutions for improving customer experience.

Octimal Product Requirement Document

Summary

This document outlines the requirements for developing Octimal, a subscription management platform aimed at controlling subscription spending and providing cost transparency.