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Discover the innovative solutions I bring to the table and explore my approach to transforming ideas into reality. Whether it's developing cutting-edge products or managing complex projects, I am dedicated to excellence in every step of the process. Let's create something awesome and change the world!
About Daniel Umah
My Background
My Skills & Expertise
My Skills & Expertise
I am an award winning, certified and results-driven Product Manager, Business Analyst and Project Manager with a distinguished career spanning close to 2 decades. I am flexible, adaptable and I have gained relevant work place experience from working in various industries including; Fintech, E-Commerce, Automobile, Education, Manufacturi
I am an award winning, certified and results-driven Product Manager, Business Analyst and Project Manager with a distinguished career spanning close to 2 decades. I am flexible, adaptable and I have gained relevant work place experience from working in various industries including; Fintech, E-Commerce, Automobile, Education, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Advertising. I possess a proven track record in collaborating with people globally, leading the development, and optimization of diverse products. Making me well-equipped for any challenging project and product management roles. I hold an MBA and my newest pursuit is in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Certificates
My Skills & Expertise
My Skills & Expertise
My Skills & Expertise
Product Development & Project Management
- Product Development
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
Market Research
- Market Analysis
- Competitor Analysis
Product & Data Analysis
- Product Analysis
- Data Analysis
PRINCE 2 & PMP
User Experience (UX) Design
- User Experience Design
- User Experience Testing
Agile Methodologies
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum
Go-to-Market St
Product Development & Project Management
- Product Development
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
Market Research
- Market Analysis
- Competitor Analysis
Product & Data Analysis
- Product Analysis
- Data Analysis
PRINCE 2 & PMP
User Experience (UX) Design
- User Experience Design
- User Experience Testing
Agile Methodologies
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum
Go-to-Market Strategy
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Product Marketing
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Customer Focus
- Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Strategic/Design thinking
My Approach
My Skills & Expertise
My Approach
My approach to any deliverable, whether as a Project Manager, Product Manager, or Business Analyst, is marked by strategic vision, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results that exceed expectations and drive business success.
As a Project Manager, I prioritize clear communication, proactive risk management, a
My approach to any deliverable, whether as a Project Manager, Product Manager, or Business Analyst, is marked by strategic vision, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results that exceed expectations and drive business success.
As a Project Manager, I prioritize clear communication, proactive risk management, and efficient resource allocation to deliver projects on time and within budget. My collaborative approach fosters teamwork and leverages team expertise to achieve project goals.
As a Product Manager, I oversee the entire product life cycle, combining market research with user-centric design to drive innovation and enhance user experience. I use agile methodologies to adapt quickly to market changes and customer needs, continuously refining product features based on feedback and data.
As a Business Analyst, I use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize processes. I bridge the gap between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring clear, documented requirements align with business objectives. My analytical skills identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and growth.
PORTFOLIO
Binta App
Binta Financial is a company based in Canada. The company provides immigrants with financial services and helps them build credits by rent reporting, amongst other services.
Goal: Develop and launch the Binta App.
My Role: Product Manager.
I collaborated with various teams on the project to bring the product to the market. Below are some of my tasks and deliverables:
- Developed and articulated a clear product document aligned with the company's mission and goals.
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and conceptualization to implementation, launch, and ongoing optimization.
- Carried out research and analysis of the Fintech market in the USA and Canada to identify gaps and opportunities to guide strategic product decisions.
- Constantly collaborated with diverse teams and prepared Product Requirement Document
- Translated user needs into actionable and innovative feature requests, aligning product evelopment with user expectations.
- Designed the product roadmap, and guided the team to adhere to technical specifications, resulting in timely and efficient product delivery.
- Coordinate frequent user testing sessions, collect feedback, and drive iterative improvements to enhance user satisfaction and product usability.
- Collaborate on crafting a data-driven Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy, facilitating well-informed decisions for successful product launches and market penetration.
MyFoodAngels
MyFoodAngels is a FoodTech platform that connects customers with high-quality farm-fresh foods and provides personalized meal recommendations based on available ingredients using AI.
Goal: Develop and launch MyFoodAngels product, and oversee the product life cycle.
My Role: Project | Product Manager
As the Product Manager at MyFoodAngels, I spearhead the formulation of our product strategy and vision. My role involves adeptly orchestrating cross-functional teams within MyFoodAngels to drive the evolution of our platform. This encompasses the implementation of pioneering features and functionalities that are reshaping the landscape of fresh food shopping for our customers. Notable achievements include the integration of user-friendly interfaces, the introduction of personalized meal recommendations, and the optimization of our order processing systems for enhanced efficiency.
- Implemented a data-driven approach to prioritize feature development, reducing time-to-market for critical features by 20%.
- Collaborated with the engineering team to streamline the delivery process, resulting in a 15% improvement in product release cadence.
- Introduced a customer feedback program, resulting in a 25% increase in customer satisfaction scores and a 15% reduction in customer support tickets.
Prime Insurance
Prime Insurance Ltd is a new UK based Insurance company. I was the Tehnical Project and Product Manager.
Goal: To create and launch a website for Prime Insurance Company; a UK-based insurance firm, establishing a digital presence for easy access to services, enhancing visibility, generating revenue, streamlining claims recovery, attracting traffic, and maintaining competitiveness to secure a significant market share.
My Role: Project | Product Manager
- Directing the end-to-end development lifecycle of a high-impact website, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgetary constraints.
- Collaborating closely with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, while effectively managing expectations and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Harnessing the collective talents of cross-functional teams to execute on project requirements. Leveraging various tools: SmartSheet, Microsoft Projects, Asana, Trello, Basecamp, Jira, Google Workspace, RAID log, Draw.io e.t.c to complete every project.
- Overseeing the implementation of robust testing protocols to guarantee the reliability, security, and performance of the website, while proactively addressing any potential issues or bottlenecks.
- Providing strategic guidance and mentorship to team members, facilitating their professional growth and development, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Authecity
Authecity.com is owned and operated by Authecity Systems LTD, a technology company based in Nigeria.
Goal: To create and launch a website; Authenticity. The website was developed to address of counterfeiting faced by product manufacturers and distributors.
My Role: Product Manager
- Directing the end-to-end development lifecycle of a high-impact website, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgetary constraints.
- Coordinate frequent user testing sessions, collect feedback, and drive iterative improvements to enhance user satisfaction and product usability.
- I led the product team and collated highly level documentations for the product.
- Collaborating closely with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, while effectively managing expectations and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Constantly collaborated with diverse teams and prepared Product Requirement Document
- Translated user needs into actionable and innovative feature requests, aligning product evelopment with user expectations.
- Designed the product roadmap, and guided the team to adhere to technical specifications, resulting in timely and efficient product delivery.
- Providing strategic guidance and mentorship to team members, facilitating their professional growth and development, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Bryt
(Capstone Project )
Bryt is an innovative crowdfunding platform designed to revolutionize the way campus-based start-ups secure funding for their ventures. Leveraging the power of equity crowdfunding, Bryt provides a dynamic ecosystem that connects budding entrepreneurs with enthusiastic investors, fostering innovation and growth within the campus community.
Product Vision:
Become the leading platform connecting campus-based start-ups with investors, mentors, and resources to drive innovation and economic growth within academic communities
Business Objectives:
•Increase user registration by 70% in the next year.
•Expand to five new campuses.
•Boost average investments by 40% within 6 months
•Maintain a 4.5/5 user rating.
•Implement 80% user-suggested improvements.
•Measure and showcase economic impact of funded start-ups.
My Role: Product Manager:
- Defined and executed the product vision and strategy.
- Managed stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Improved user experience and design through research and testing.
- Prioritized features and maintained a product roadmap.
- Tracked KPIs and made data-driven decisions.
- Collaborated with the development team for iterative improvements.
- Built and engaged a vibrant user community.
- Conducted market research and ensured compliance.
- Communicated progress and insights to stakeholders effectively.