Yawa Lawson
Any City,Togo
Summary
Experienced product management professional with 5+ years of expertise in driving product strategy and innovation. Proven track record of effectively leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products that align with user needs and business goals. Dedicated to continuously improving and optimizing products to meet market demands.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern, Content and Business Products Team
Borecille
Any City
Senior Product Manager
Fan milk sarl
Lome, Togo
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led the development and launch of a new financial data integration platform, increasing market penetration by 25% within the first year
- Managed a cross-functional team of 10, including engineers and designers, to deliver the project on time and under budget
- Implemented a customer feedback loop that resulted in a 40% improvement in customer satisfaction scores
- Conducted competitive analysis to inform product positioning, leading to a 15% increase in product adoption
- Negotiated partnerships with key financial institutions, expanding the platform's reach and functionality
- Developed and executed a go-to-market strategy that resulted in the product being featured in major tech publications
Product Manager
Moov agent
Lome, Togo
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversaw the development of a new payment processing feature, resulting in a 20% increase in transaction volume
- Collaborated with the engineering team to streamline the development process, reducing time to market by 30%
- Led user research initiatives that informed product improvements, enhancing user experience and satisfaction
- Managed product backlog and prioritization, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to align product development with marketing and sales strategies
Associate Product Manager
Cim-Togo
Lome, Togo
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Contributed to the development of a CRM feature that increased user engagement by 30%
- Assisted in conducting market research and analysis to guide product development strategies
- Supported senior product managers in roadmap planning and execution
- Participated in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning and review meetings
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UCAO-UUT
LOME01.2019
High - School diploma - Electronics Technology
Lycee Technique D'Adidogome
LOME01.2017
Skills
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Product strategy
- Cross-Functional team leadership
- Customer feedback analysis
- Competitive analysis
- Data analysis
- Strategic Planning & Analysis
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies
- User experience design
- Financial data integration
- Partnership negotiation
- Go-To-Market strategy
Certification
- PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN PRODUCT MANAGEMENT:(UMD & USMx)
- Product management fundamentals
- Achieving Product-Market FIT
- Product Design, Prototyping, and Testing
- Data science and Agile systems
- Modern Product Leadership
Timeline
Senior Product Manager
Fan milk sarl
01.2022 - 01.2024
Product Manager
Moov agent
01.2020 - 01.2022
Associate Product Manager
Cim-Togo
01.2018 - 01.2020
Intern, Content and Business Products Team
Borecille
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UCAO-UUT
High - School diploma - Electronics Technology
Lycee Technique D'Adidogome