kdavid70
About Me
My name is Victor Olakunle David. A technology professional with close to 20 years of experience spread across Government, Telecomms, FMCG, University, Utilities and Logistics markets. Started my career as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA, later moved into technology management, Started my own Logistics startup and finally into Product Management.
As a technology manager, i was involved in Stakeholder management, vendor management, Staff recruitment and managing the technology infrastructure of the organization. I also ran a startup called Cargol, which was a tech-driven logistics startup that helped FMCG distributors deliver orders to their retailers. Finally, as a Product manager with 2 years of experience, I have developed and launched 3 different products by writing Product Strategies, Vision, Roadmap and Product Requirement documents which helped in the development and adoption of the products.
I am looking to further develop my skills as a product manager via the volunteer path through the Skilledup program, which I believe would help me further hone my skills to excel as a well-rounded product manager and hopefully be able to apply these skills to one day launch a successful startup.
Education
Business School Netherlands
Post Graduate Certificate (MBA)
London Southnank University
Post Graduate Certificate - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS
North London University
Higher National Certificate - BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Work & Experience
Product Manager/Co-Founder
Cargol Technologies Limited
Played a pivotal role in driving product success through comprehensive user research and feedback. This led to the creation of a robust product requirement document and user stories. These efforts resulted in a remarkable 30% increase in product adoption, indicating the alignment of our product with user needs. Conducted market analysis and unearthed valuable opportunities for product enhancements, resulting in a 20% growth in market share. Collaborated closely with teams across engineering, marketing, and sales to prioritize product features and ensure seamless translation of requirements into technical specifications. This collaborative approach resulted in a 30% surge in product adoption. Collected user feedback, tracked metrics, conducted rigorous testing, and integrated data-driven insights into product design, significantly enhancing user satisfaction and contributing to a 30% increase in product adoption. Ongoing monitoring of product performance enabled me to identify continuous improvement opportunities, reinforcing my commitment to data-driven decision-making
Head, Product and Operations
Altheon Investments Limited
Enhanced revenue recovery program, achieving a 60% increase in revenue recovery and improved customer response times by 30%. Introduced collaborative online application called Slack, reducing miscommunications by 70% and mitigating missed deadlines by 30%. Achieved substantial budgetary savings through astute contract negotiation and cost-efficiency maximization, resulting in a 40% reduction in expenses. Implemented streamlined systems and procedures, enhancing operational quality and leading to a 50% reduction in support expenses. Identified and rectified obstructive and inefficient practices through the rewriting of business processes, achieving substantial improvements in operational efficiency and safety.
Group Head of Technology
Westcom Technologies Limited
Led a dynamic technology team and achieved a remarkable 50% reduction in IT budget expenditure while enhancing IT service delivery. Generated three million Naira in complimentary vendor services and implemented cost-saving measures that slashed licensing expenses by 40%. Introduced a Helpdesk function, significantly improving the initial call closure rate to an impressive 88%. Managed the technology infrastructure and executed a strategic consolidation of disparate network systems, resulting in heightened reliability and a notable 20% reduction in support expenses.
