
uyi eboigbodin
Product Manager
Salary / Daily rate
Lagos, Nigeria
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Product Manager with PhD in Demography & Statistics, specializing in fintech payments and merchant platforms. Led product development for cross-border payout systems and improved user engagement by 20% through data-driven research. Expert in product strategy, user research, and stakeholder management with proven impact in African fintech.
Work experience
Kora
Oct 2024 - Present
2 years 1 month
Remote, OR 97458, USA
Product Manager - Internal/Admin Dashboard
Apr 2025 - Present
1 year 7 months
Remote, OR 97458, USA
Product Intern - Payout & Merchant platform & tools
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025
6 months
Remote, OR 97458, USA
1. Assist in gathering and documenting product specifications for features. 2. Take ownership of mini-features, ensuring clear documentation for engineering and stakeholder alignment. 3. Support product delivery by tracking product goals, escalating issues, and ensuring timely execution. 4. Assist in QA tasks, identifying and prioritising issues to improve product performance. 5. Conduct basic customer research by gathering user feedback through various channels, including merchant calls. 6. Collaborate with the product & data team to define key success metrics and analyze data for product insights. 7. Supported the development and optimization of payout features for merchants across local and cross-border payment rails (NGN & FX payouts). 8. Worked closely with engineering teams to manage bank integrations, settlement processes and payout transaction flows. 9. Analysing data for payout failure reasons, chargeback trends and settlement delays to propose product improvements. 10. Participate in design discussions, providing feedback to enhance user experience and product functionality. 11. Identify key stakeholders affected by product decisions and ensure clear communication on product developments.
Researcher
Covenant University Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR)
Apr 2023 - May 2025
2 years 2 months
• Conducted in-depth research on economic policy and development issues, contributing to the advancement of CEPDeR’s mission to influence policy through evidence-based research. • Designed and implemented data collection strategies, including surveys and economic modelling, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of research data. • Performed advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis using statistical software such as SPSS and STATA, interpreting complex data to inform policy recommendations. • Authored and co-authored research papers and reports, effectively communicating findings to both academic and policy-making audiences. • Collaborated with academic staff, government agencies, and international organizations on interdisciplinary research projects, enhancing the impact of CEPDeR’s work. • Provided mentorship and guidance to junior researchers and graduate students, fostering a collaborative and supportive research environment. • Engaged with policymakers to translate research findings into actionable policy recommendations, influencing economic and development strategies.
Head of Research And Development
Coretal.io
Aug 2020 - Jul 2023
3 years
Kigali, Rwanda
• Helped empower over 5000 Africans with future-ready skills through Coretal.io’s programs, improving career prospects across the continent. • Collaborated with governments, private organizations, and communities to expand digital education and job training across Africa. • Spearheaded efforts to fund scholarships for thousands of learners, ensuring free access to world-class education. • Implemented mentorship programs pairing learners with industry experts to provide ongoing career guidance and networking. • Established internship and placement opportunities for top-performing learners, connecting them to entry-level jobs across various industries. • Led research initiatives that continuously updated Coretal.io’s offerings to meet the evolving needs of Africa’s digital economy. • Facilitated the growth of a community of more than 5,000 professionals globally, enhancing collaboration and career development opportunities for learners. • Played a key role in nurturing talent by providing career guidance, internships, and letters of recommendation for learners, positioning them for success in their professional journeys.
Researcher
COVENANT UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR RESEARCH, INNOVATION & DISCOVERY (Breast and Cervical Cancer Cluster)
Oct 2017 - Mar 2022
4 years 6 months
Nigeria · On-site
• Coordinated and implemented data collection, analysis and evaluation of both programmes and research projects in the research cluster. • Supported in the process of curriculum development. • Supported the development of evaluation, impact and research reports and products including policy briefs, infographics, and articles. • Contributed to ongoing research, evaluation and learning plans, as well as design and report documentation and work with programmes team and partners in the conceptualization, design and development of impact measurement frameworks, indicators, and monitoring plans for projects. • Designed, tested, and refined data collection and evaluation tools in line with CUCRID’s objectives. • Carried out critical and complex analyses of data including visualization of project data and dashboard designs to display project impact and communicate conclusions clearly with actionable recommendations. • Carried out writing activities – white papers, concept notes, research and evaluation reports, policy briefs, peer reviews and articles. • Conducted learning activities, dissemination of lessons learnt, communicated with stakeholders, assist with policy development and advocacy activities for the cluster.
Thinkshifts Group
Jan 2015 - Aug 2020
5 years 8 months
Lagos, Nigeria
Research Lead
Jul 2017 - Aug 2020
3 years 2 months
Lagos, Nigeria
• Led user research for Coretal.io and Zerodip.ng, focusing on gathering and analysing user insights to drive product development and improvement. • Developed and implemented research strategies to understand user behaviour, needs, and pain points, ensuring alignment with product goals. • Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and developers, to integrate research findings into the product development lifecycle. • Facilitated workshops and brainstorming sessions to generate innovative solutions based on user feedback and research data. • Prepared comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate research insights and recommendations to stakeholders. • Mentored and guided junior researchers, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment. • Ensured research activities adhered to best practices and ethical guidelines, maintaining high standards of data integrity and user confidentiality.
Research Associate (Product Management)
Jan 2015 - Jul 2017
2 years 7 months
Lagos, Nigeria
• Conducted user research for a base of 2,000 users, providing critical insights for product development and improvement. • Analysed user engagement data to inform product management strategies and enhance user experiences. • Collaborated with product teams to translate user feedback into actionable product features and enhancements for Maple Education Canada admission web application and KraftedStores.com. • Facilitated a 20% increase in user engagement through targeted research and product optimization initiatives. • Identified and addressed key user pain points, resulting in a significant improvement in product usability and satisfaction. • Led a cross-functional team in the successful launch of a new feature that increased user retention by 15%. • Supported the development and execution of product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with market needs and user expectations. • Prepared detailed reports and presentations to communicate research findings to stakeholders.
Volunteer (Strategic Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Team Member)
Eagles' H.O.P.E Foundation
Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
7 months
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Achievements • Part of the team that developed and set-up the operating framework for the organization’s strategy implementation, monitoring and evaluation work stream • Part of the team that Produced organization’s first impact report • Conceptualized and implemented a set of monitoring and evaluation processes to gauge the impact of programs
Covenant University
Jul 2013 - Oct 2014
1 year 4 months
Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Chairman, student convocation planning committee
Jan 2014 - Oct 2014
10 months
Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
1. Sponsorship procurement. 2. Events management. 3. Community development services.
Chairman, covenant university students' council
Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
8 months
Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
1. Student leadership. 2. Link between students and management. 3. Advocating for the needs of the student. 4. Improvement of students welfare.
Vice-chairman covenant university student council
Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
6 months
Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Assist the Chairman Student management. Link between students and management. Advocating for the needs of the student. Improvement of students welfare.
Chairman, college week trade fair 2013
Covenant University
Apr 2013 - May 2013
2 months
Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
1. Event management 2. Sourcing for the participant. 3. The organisation of the fair. 4. Monitoring and control. 5. Creating a favourable market for traders to sell
Education
Covenant University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2018 - 2022
4 years 4 months
University of Leeds
Master of Science (MSc)
2014 - 2015
1 year 1 month
Covenant University
Bachelor's degree
2010 - 2014
4 years 1 month
ProductDive
Product Manager’s Blueprint Program