Safe Bank App
Summary
Designed and prototyped a digital savings app for underserved youth in Africa.
About
Versatile and results-driven tech professional with expertise spanning Cyber Security, Product Design, Product Management, and Software Engineering. Proven ability to enhance system security, optimize user experiences, drive product launches, and develop scalable web applications. Adept at leveraging a diverse skill set to deliver impactful solutions and lead cross-functional initiatives in dynamic environments.
Work
Consulting / Freelance
|Product Manager
Africa, Nigeria, Nigeria
Summary
Managed strategic product development and go-to-market initiatives for SaaS and mobile products, driving user growth and generating substantial revenue.
Highlights
Managed the development and successful launch of a data visualization product, adopted by 5 health organizations across Africa.
Prioritized 70+ product backlog items with engineering teams, achieving consistent 2-week sprint velocity.
Conducted 15+ user interviews and 15 feedback sessions, improving feature retention by 4 minutes per session.
Oversaw the GTM strategy for a new analytics tool that generated N8.2M in revenue within 6 months.
Waziri Shehu Gidado General Hospital Kano
|Intern (RI provider)
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
Summary
Provided essential support in various hospital units at Waziri Shehu Gidado General Hospital Kano, contributing to public health initiatives and patient care.
Highlights
Supported operations in OPD and GOPD units as an RI provider, collaborating with WHO guidelines.
Assisted with patient monitoring and care in various departments.
Contributed to the efficient functioning of hospital services.
Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Kano
|Intern (Growth and Monitoring)
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
Summary
Supported pediatric and emergency units at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Kano, contributing to patient care and growth monitoring.
Highlights
Assisted in unit growth and monitoring within the pediatric, A&E, and EPU units.
Provided support in the Diabetic Clinic, contributing to patient management.
Engaged in various aspects of hospital operations and patient support.
AKTH Kano dietetics Clinic
|Intern (Dietetics and Catering Services)
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
Summary
Gained practical experience in dietetics clinic operations and catering services at AKTH Kano, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Highlights
Supported daily operations within the dietetics clinic.
Assisted with catering services, ensuring efficient food delivery and patient satisfaction.
Acquired hands-on experience in a clinical and service-oriented environment.
AIG Pharmaceutical Kano
|Product Designer (UI/UX)
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
Summary
Designed and optimized intuitive user experiences for flagship mobile applications at AIG Pharmaceutical Kano, significantly enhancing usability and engagement.
Highlights
Designed end-to-end flows for 3 flagship mobile apps, utilized by over 100K users monthly.
Conducted 30+ usability tests, boosting task success rates from 68% to 91% across 100 trials.
Led accessibility improvements that reduced screen reader bounce rate by 2.7 seconds per session.
Delivered comprehensive design specifications and assets, reducing development review cycles by 5 days.
Confidential
|Cyber Security Analyst
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Currently serving as a Cyber Security Analyst, specializing in threat detection, incident response, and network defense to safeguard digital assets.
Highlights
Implemented a SIEM system that significantly reduced average incident detection time from 45 minutes to 12 minutes.
Supported security audits across 3 departments, identifying and mitigating over 60 critical vulnerabilities.
Secured complex cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and led awareness training for teams of 50+ members.
Confidential
|Software Engineer (Backend)
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Developed and optimized scalable web applications and APIs, enhancing system performance and reliability through robust backend solutions.
Highlights
Developed RESTful APIs handling over 22,000 daily delivery updates using Node.js and MongoDB.
Introduced a Redis caching layer, reducing server load times by up to 150ms per API call.
Refactored order processing logic, reducing timeouts by 40% under high-traffic conditions.
Led migration of monolithic applications to microservices, improving deployment success rate to 98 out of 100 pushes.
Education
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
HND Higher National Diploma
Kano State School of Nursing and Midwifery
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
Nursing and Midwifery
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Diploma
Cyber Security
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
Secondary Certificate (WAEC)
Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria
Primary School Leaving Certificate
Languages
English
Certificates
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & EMPLOYABILITY TRAINING
Issued By
Whitefield Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation
Digital Innovators Fellowship, Cybersecurity
Issued By
Digital Innovators Fellowship
SME Laws and Regulation
Issued By
Development Bank of Nigeria
3MTT - Introduction to Cyber Security
Issued By
IHS Nigeria
Root cause Analysis on Immunization challenge
Issued By
The Geneva Learning Foundation / Nigeria Movement for Immunization Agenda 2030 Immunization Collaborative
Nigerian Movement for Immunization Aga 2 Immunization Collaborative
Issued By
Nigerian Movement for Immunization Agenda 2030 Immunization Collaborative
DBM: SME Law and regulation certificate
Issued By
Development Bank of Nigeria
INTRODUCTION TO CYBER SECURITY
Issued By
School of Security Technology, ACADEMY HALOGEN
Enterprise Development Center (EDC)
Issued By
EDC
Skills
Programming Languages
Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Java, C#, Go, SQL.
Tools & Platforms
AWS, Docker, Jenkins, Figma, Jira, Git, Adobe XD, Azure DevOps.
Methodologies
Agile, SCRUM, CI/CD.
Soft Skills
Problem-solving, Communication, Collaboration, Time Management.
Cyber Security
Threat Detection, Incident Response, Network Defense, SIEM, Security Audits, Vulnerability Mitigation, Cloud Security (AWS, Azure), Security Awareness Training.
Product Design
UI/UX Design, User-Focused Design, B2C Apps, User Onboarding, Design Systems, Usability Testing, Accessibility, Design Specifications, Dev Handoff.
Product Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership, SaaS Products, Mobile Products, MVP Development, Product Budgets, Engineering Team Collaboration, Design Team Collaboration, Agile Practices, Customer Discovery, Roadmap Development, GTM Strategy, Data Visualization, Product Backlog Prioritization, User Interviews, Feedback Sessions, Revenue Generation.
Software Engineering
Full-stack Development, Scalable Web Applications, APIs, Logistics Tracking Systems, Microservices, Node.js, Golang, MongoDB, Redis Caching, Order Processing Logic, Monolithic to Microservices Migration.
Projects
Auto Bug Tracker
Summary
Built a bug-tracking tool used internally by 3 development teams.