Muhyideen Akanni

Senior Product Manager | Digital & Fintech Solutions
Lagos, NG.

About

Results-driven Senior Product Manager with over 9 years of experience in digital product development, specializing in Fintech solutions across diverse African markets. Proven expertise in scaling products, achieving optimal product-market fit, and driving profitability and customer satisfaction. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, leveraging AI-powered analytics, and implementing agile methodologies to deliver measurable business outcomes and foster innovation.

Work

BFREE Africa
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Senior Product Manager

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Leads product, design, and QA teams across multiple regions, driving the transformation of internal systems into scalable SaaS solutions and launching key financial automation models.

Highlights

Transformed an internal CRM into BFREE SaaS, a scalable modular solution, significantly enhancing system functionality and operational efficiency.

Architected and deployed a microservices infrastructure, decentralizing core product features like Workflow Automation and Communication Services, optimizing system agility and integration capabilities.

Engineered a high-performance Upload Service, scaling bulk upload capacity from 20K to 1 million records through batch processing, enhancing system scalability and data ingestion efficiency.

Integrated AI-powered analytics to suggest Promise-to-Pay (PTP) amounts and recommend engagement strategies, increasing monthly debt recoveries from ₦100-150 million to an average of ₦600 million.

Spearheaded the implementation of Agile methodologies, boosting team productivity and reducing project turnaround time by 40%.

Fez Delivery Co
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Product Management Consultant (Contract)

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Consulted on product strategy and development for Fez Delivery Co, designing API integrations and spearheading key initiatives to enhance last-mile delivery and logistics solutions.

Highlights

Designed robust API integration strategies, ensuring seamless connectivity between Fez Delivery's ecosystem and external platforms.

Spearheaded Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development, facilitating rapid testing and iterative product enhancements based on user feedback.

Consulted on and launched critical initiatives including Fez Smart Lockers, a scalable Franchise System, and a B2B Platform revamp, enhancing logistics and delivery solutions.

Optimized operational automation tools, leading to a 15% increase in fulfillment speed and enhanced internal workflows.

Delivered impactful stakeholder presentations, effectively communicating product vision, progress, and key outcomes.

BFREE Africa
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Product Manager

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Led the development of a loan recovery solution, expanding the customer base and streamlining operations through strategic automation and partner integrations.

Highlights

Conceptualized and launched an internal CRM tool for loan recovery, boosting customer engagement and improving recovery rates by 60.5%.

Expanded the customer base from 12,000 to 600,000 active users by enhancing CRM and optimizing product offerings.

Developed an automated multichannel message campaign system, integrating SMS, email, and chat for enhanced customer outreach.

Built a B2B Partner Portal, streamlining partner onboarding, customer management, analytics, and reporting processes.

Authored and executed comprehensive Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) and Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), prioritizing features based on strategic impact and technical feasibility.

Opay
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Telesales Manager

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed and led a high-performing telesales team, spearheading retention initiatives and optimizing sales strategies to boost efficiency and customer loyalty.

Highlights

Spearheaded retention initiatives, reducing customer churn by 30% through proactive engagement and follow-ups.

Recruited, trained, and managed a high-performing telesales team, enhancing sales and customer engagement capabilities.

Developed and optimized sales scripts and call guides, improving customer interactions and conversion rates.

Implemented and monitored sales strategies, analyzing performance metrics to refine processes and boost efficiency.

Prepared and presented data-driven sales reports, informing strategic decision-making.

Opay
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Telesales/Customer Support Team Lead

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Led a telesales and customer support team, driving customer acquisition and increasing transaction volumes through strategic training and operational optimization.

Highlights

Managed and led a telesales and customer support team, driving customer acquisition and increasing transaction volumes.

Trained and mentored over 100 telesales personnel, enhancing proficiency in customer engagement, sales strategies, and third-party banking assistance.

Developed and implemented strategies to optimize customer interactions via phone and social media, enhancing engagement and onboarding efficiency.

Analyzed daily sales reports and customer interactions, identifying opportunities for service improvements and revenue growth.

Provided personalized coaching and mentorship, maximizing team performance and fostering a collaborative culture.

Opay
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Telesales Specialist

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Engaged in customer support and sales, delivering compelling product presentations and resolving complaints to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.

Highlights

Engaged in customer support and sales, marketing products to new and existing agents via calls and social media.

Resolved customer complaints across calls and social media, enhancing satisfaction and retention.

Delivered compelling product presentations, persuading customers to adopt new offerings.

Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions, and feedback for performance tracking.

Analyzed daily sales reports, ensuring consistent achievement of KPI targets.

AL Mulik School
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Administrative Manager

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed school administration, communications, and financial operations, promoting programs and ensuring smooth daily functioning.

Highlights

Ensured clear communication of policies and procedures through effective interaction with parents and staff.

Managed the school's social media presence, including content creation and monthly performance dashboards.

Operated the POS system, managing school-related purchases and transactions efficiently.

Handled daily inbound calls, addressing parent inquiries and effectively resolving issues.

Coordinated parent follow-ups, providing timely updates on school events and schedules.

Federal College of Education, Katsina
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Lecturer (NYSC)

Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Summary

Served as a lecturer and course adviser, delivering lectures, designing courses, and assessing student performance to foster academic excellence.

Highlights

Delivered engaging lectures, seminars, and tutorials to first-year students.

Designed and developed comprehensive courses and teaching materials.

Implemented new teaching methodologies, integrating research advancements into curriculum.

Assessed student coursework and managed examination processes.

Prepared and submitted bids for departmental research funding.

Education

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Certification

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

B.A

Religions

Awards

Product Excellence Award

Awarded By

BFREE Africa

Recognized for leading the transformation of internal tools into a scalable SaaS solution.

Top 5 Product Innovators in Fintech

Awarded By

Fez Delivery Co

Honoured for contributions to automation, workflow optimization, and insurance integration.

Best Customer Engagement Strategy

Awarded By

Opay

Awarded for developing data-driven sales and engagement strategies that increased user acquisition.

Certificates

Leadership and Team Development

Issued By

International Business Management Institute (IBMI)

Product Analytics Certification

Issued By

Product School

Implementing a Privacy, Risk, and Assurance Program

Issued By

LinkedIn

Technical Product Management

Issued By

LinkedIn

Strategic Planning

Issued By

HP LIFE

Introduction to SQL

Issued By

DataCamp

Test Automation with Python: 1 Introduction to Automated Testing

Issued By

LinkedIn

Agile at Work: Planning with Agile User Stories

Issued By

LinkedIn

Foundations of Project Management

Issued By

Google

How to Build Digital Products

Issued By

Product School

Artificial Intelligence Demystified

Issued By

Infinite Red

Test-Driven Development for JavaScript Applications

Issued By

LinkedIn

Git Essential Training

Issued By

LinkedIn

Skills

Programming Languages & Databases

SQL, Python, PostgreSQL, MySQL.

Product Management

Product Roadmap, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmap Development, Technical Product Management, Digital Products, MVP Development, Feature Prioritization, Product-Market Fit.

Methodologies & Frameworks

Agile & Scrum, Agile (Scrum & Kanban), Design Thinking, Kano Model, Strategic Planning, Project Management.

Data & Analytics

User Research, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Market Research & Analysis, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, DataGrip, Metabase.

System & Architecture

API Architecture, API Integration & Management, Microservices Architecture, CRM Systems Management, Workflow Automation, Business Process Optimisation, API Documentation & Integration, SaaS Solutions.

Tools & Platforms

Jira, Trello, Asana, Figma, Miro, ClickUp, Zoho, AWS, Firebase, Postman, Git.

Customer & User Experience

Customer-Centric Design, UX/UI Design & Customer Feedback Integration, Customer Engagement Strategies, User Retention.

Business & Financial Acumen

Financial Modelling & Budgeting, Business Objectives Alignment, Profitability, Market Presence Expansion, Strategic Planning & Risk Management.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Mentorship & Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Goals Alignment.