Meshach Adams

Product Manager | Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
House A76 Lias Estate Abuja, 900211, Abuja, NG.

About

Highly skilled Product Manager with over 4 years of experience in product and project management, specializing in FinTech and EdTech. Proven ability to drive product vision, development, and implementation, leading successful initiatives across multiple African markets. Expert in Agile methodologies, product lifecycle management, and leveraging tools like Jira and Trello to deliver impactful, user-centric solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive significant business growth.

Work

YeboKenny
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Product Manager – Product Owner

KwaZulu-Nata, South Africa, South Africa

Summary

Led product vision, development, and implementation for YeboKenny, a comprehensive review platform, driving user experience and business growth across South Africa and Nigeria.

Highlights

Developed and finalized YeboKenny's product roadmap, aligning features and milestones with business objectives, and leading the implementation of multiple Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) to build out platform features.

Integrated Korapay and Paystack payment gateways, enabling seamless and secure transactions for platform subscribers.

Coordinated cross-functional teams (designers, developers) to ensure timely delivery and alignment of key platform features with business goals and user needs.

Championed a customer-first approach, designing platform features with end-users in mind to significantly improve overall user experience.

Led regular sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, enhancing team efficiency and fostering continuous improvement, alongside leveraging analytics tools to track product metrics and KPIs for data-driven enhancements.

Lint Finance
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Embedded Finance Product Manager

Abuja, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Managed payment integrations, streamlined transaction processes, and improved operational efficiency for African markets at Lint Finance.

Highlights

Reduced manual transaction reconciliation time by 70% through automation initiatives, significantly boosting operational efficiency.

Implemented routing optimizations and smarter retry logic, substantially increasing deposit success rates and reducing transaction latency.

Developed monitoring tools and alerts, enhancing operational awareness and proactively catching payment anomalies before user impact.

Managed and optimized multiple fiat deposit and withdrawal channels, including bank transfers, card payments, and mobile money integrations, tailored for the African market.

Cultivated strong relationships with banks, PSPs, and mobile money providers to facilitate smooth payment flows and negotiate improved API limits and settlement terms.

uLesson Edudation
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Subject Matter Expert / Product Associate – Government

Abuja, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Spearheaded the development and enhancement of government curriculum and educational content across multiple African countries for uLesson Edudation.

Highlights

Spearheaded the end-to-end development of a comprehensive government curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards and local relevance across Nigeria and six other African countries.

Designed and produced diverse educational content, including lesson plans, assessments, and interactive resources, tailored for unique learning needs across various African regions.

Expanded uLesson's educational impact, establishing a strong platform presence across multiple African countries.

Contributed to the strategic development of the Public Administration curriculum for Miva Open University, aligning with academic standards and public sector needs.

Led the development of comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, lectures, assignments, and assessments, fostering a robust and engaging learning environment.

IBBSA Group of Companies
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Administrative Project Manager

Abuja, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Managed administrative projects and facilitated operational improvements, enhancing efficiency and supporting executive decision-making for IBBSA Group of Companies.

Highlights

Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies, fostering continuous operational improvement.

Coached the Scrum team to foster self-organization, cross-functionality, and high efficiency.

Scheduled and facilitated all Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives, backlog grooming, sprint reviews), ensuring agile process adherence.

Provided critical support to senior staff and Nigerian Diplomats, facilitating protocol work and data analysis to enhance executive decision-making and improve the experience of technical aid workers abroad.

NHUB
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Product Management Intern

Jos, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Supported cross-functional teams in product development, contributing to feature prioritization and documentation at NHUB.

Highlights

Collaborated with software development and product teams to gather requirements and prioritize features, contributing to product roadmap development.

Assisted in the development and execution of product strategies, contributing to user experience enhancements and growth initiatives.

Actively participated in product meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives, providing valuable input and feedback on development processes.

Supported the product team in creating and maintaining comprehensive product documentation, including user stories, feature specifications, and release notes.

Volunteer

Dr. Chinan for Senator Campaign Council
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Campaign Council Member

Jos, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Supported Dr. Chinan's senatorial campaign by formulating strategic plans, engaging voters, and managing events to increase turnout and public image.

Highlights

Assisted in formulating and executing strategic campaign plans, effectively communicating Dr. Chinan's policies and vision to the electorate.

Engaged diverse voter demographics, increasing voter turnout and mobilizing support through grassroots initiatives.

Organized and coordinated campaign events, rallies, and town hall meetings, ensuring seamless execution and high voter participation.

Conducted data analysis on voter behavior and preferences, providing actionable insights that informed campaign decisions.

Led and trained volunteer teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective execution of campaign activities.

The Zumunta Group
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Community Development Volunteer

Jos, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to community development and policy formulation for improved governance and humanitarian aid in Plateau State.

Highlights

Assisted in drafting policy documents for improved governance in Plateau State, presented to the governor and key stakeholders.

Initiated and led a project to provide essential relief materials (clothing, foodstuffs, educational materials) to Internally Displaced Persons in IDP camps.

Provided expert advisory services to politicians in Plateau State, contributing to strategic planning and policy formulation by offering insights and recommendations.

Education

Nigerian Defense Academy
Kaduna State, Nigeria, Nigeria

Master's

International Affairs and Strategic Studies

Courses

Diplomacy and negotiations

Global trade and finance

Development theories and practices

Multinational corporations (MNCs) and NGOs

Energy politics and role of oil

Principles of war and military doctrines

Arms control and disarmament efforts

International human rights framework

Moral dilemmas in foreign policy

Policy brief reports

University of Jos
Plateau State, Nigeria, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Political Science

Courses

Diplomacy, conflict and cooperation amongst nations

Political analysis

Public Administration

Global governance

Data collection and analysis techniques

Constitutional frameworks and principles

Legislative processes and political accountability

Climate change policies and sustainable development

Integration processes

Modern political ideologies

AltSchool Africa
Austin, Texas, United States of America

Diploma

Product Management

Courses

Product lifecycle management

Research & Competitive analysis

Product vision and strategy

Project management

A/B testing and experimentation

Building customer persona

Conflict resolution and negotiation

Project management tools

Publications

E-Governance and The Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria

Published by

Nigerian Defense Academy

Summary

Master's Dissertation Thesis exploring the dynamics of e-governance in combating corruption within Nigeria.

The Impact of British Government on Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Published by

University of Jos

Summary

Undergraduate Final Project analyzing the historical and contemporary influence of British government policies on Nigeria's foreign policy.

Certificates

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Issued By

Scrum Alliance

Risk Management Expert

Issued By

Six Sigma Academy Amsterdam

Certified Product Manager

Issued By

HelloPM

Professional Ethics

Issued By

Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)

Skills

Product Management

Product Lifecycle Management, Product Vision & Strategy, Product Roadmap, Backlog Prioritization, User Experience (UX), Feature Prioritization, Product Requirements Documents (PRD), Customer-first Approach.

Agile & Project Management

Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Retrospectives, Story Pointing, Risk Management, Process Optimization, Project Delivery.

Technical & Data Analysis

Payment Gateway Integration, API Management, Transaction Monitoring, Data Analysis, KPI Tracking, Operational Efficiency, Troubleshooting, System Improvements.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

Cross-functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Management, Team Building, Coaching & Mentoring, Conflict Resolution, Strategic Communication.

Tools

Jira, Trello, Notion, Browser Stack, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint.