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Product Manager/Data Analyst
Results-driven product and strategy professional with 5+ years of experience in the fintech and crypto sectors, blending data analysis, business development, and product leadership to deliver scalable solutions and unlock growth. Skilled in leveraging data to shape product roadmaps, optimize transaction flows, and uncover high-value market opportunities across digital wallets, virtual cards, remittances, and crypto-payment ecosystems. Adept at collaborating across engineering, marketing, and operations teams to design and launch customer-centric products. Proven track record of improving user engagement, driving revenue growth, and enabling strategic decisions through tools like SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and Python. Known for a bias toward action, stakeholder alignment, and delivering measurable business outcomes in fast-paced, highly regulated environments.
Experience: 5 years
Yearly salary: $74,000
Hourly rate: $10
Nationality: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Residency: 🇹🇷 Turkey
Experience
Research and Strategy Analyst
Glover Technologies 2023 - 2025
Performed extensive research on the gift card market dynamics influencing cryptocurrency adoption in multiple regions, identifying key growth opportunities. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative business strategies to increase platform capability, user engagement and satisfaction, and enhance competitive positioning. Conducted in-depth analysis and strategic planning that resulted in the successful launch of 2 new product offerings and facilitated the development of 3 additional products currently in the final stages. Developed marketing personas and journey maps that guided the repositioning of products, leading to a 30% increase in product visibility and a 20% increase in QRR.
Lead Operations Officer
Smalka Fellas, Girne 2021 - 2022
Managed cross-departmental initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies while leading digital transformation efforts to integrate crypto payment systems. Utilized state-of-the-art analytics tools to track market trends and the performance of all products, enabling data-informed decision-making for future product lines and customer acquisition media. Streamlined processes through data-informed strategies, resulting in a 240% increase in profits and enhanced customer satisfaction. Launched tailored customer-centric experiences that resulted in a 90% satisfaction rating, significantly boosting customer loyalty and reducing customer acquisition costs.
Lead Instructor and Consultant
VT Tutors and Transcribers, Girne 2020 - 2021
Designed and executed collaborative strategies for online learning, adapting to COVID-19 limitations, emphasizing innovative approaches that promote engagement. Guided cross-functional collaboration between tutoring teams focused on creating a flexible learning environment, ensuring project alignment on educational goals, and user satisfaction. These activities led to an overall 94% growth in customers, with average MOM growth of over 13%.
Graduate Assistant
Middle East Technical University, Kalkanli, Guzelyurt, TRNC 2017 - 2020
Oversaw groups of over 20 students with projects research, design and building loop. Aided in geological, reservoir, production and field development studies. Performed data analysis with simulation tools to estimate, analyze and predict fields performance. Used data analysis in lesson planning and improvement to promote better learning. Supported advanced field research by assisting with experimental design, execution and results tracking for data-driven insights. Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance. Organized and prepared presentations and new course materials.
Intern
Turkish Petroleum Corporation, Adiyaman 2016 - 2016
Performed product testing on field samples with team of engineers and students. Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements. Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives. Liaised with superiors to assess needs and respond to inquiries and issues. Analyzed field and production data with teams to develop solutions. Researched and reviewed information in support of daily objectives. Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
Intern
Turkish Petroleum Corporation, Batman 2015 - 2015
Assisted in performing and coordinating operations with different sectors including exploration, production, assessment, and improvement teams. Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations. Optimized work experience by delivering clear troubleshooting workflow. Developed, and tracked spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting. Frequently inspected production data to track proper equipment operation. Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models for valuing potential acquisitions and exploration targets.
Student Assistant
Directorate Of Institutional Relations and Comms, Middle East Technical University Kalkanli, TRNC 2013 - 2015
Worked independently and in teams to complete assigned tasks. Provided clerical and operational support, coordinating files and sorting inventory. Worked with team to gather and analyze feedback and suggestions on areas of improvement. Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail. Completed range of simultaneous job tasks to support for onboarding new staff, students and generating new campaign programs.
Supervisor
Appod Nigeria Limited, Amuwo-Odofin 2008 - 2012
Identified employees unique work styles and adapted fitting management methods. Led team to meet assigned targets and managed daily budget. Applied leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team performance and organize workflows. Tracked and prepared quarterly reports to present to leadership. Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity. Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Skills
big-data
blockchain
business-development
communication
data-entry
data-viz
decentralize
engineer
jira
microsoft
product-lead
product-manager
project-manager
prompt
reliability
research
scrum
solana
sql
user acquisition
analyst
english
spanish
turkish