Kenya
What forms a habit? How do you sustain that habit using digital products? I build the digital infrastructure that helps enterprises scale products people adopt, systems businesses trust, and operating models that remove friction at scale. My work sits at the intersection of product, growth, enterprise transformation, and commercial execution, helping organizations move from fragmented operations and manual workflows to scalable digital ecosystems built for adoption. Across 25+ markets spanning Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the U.S., I have contributed to products and systems across: • HRTech and workforce infrastructure • Enterprise software and workflow systems • SaaS growth and adoption strategy • E-commerce and digital commerce enablement • Payments, payroll, and operating infrastructure • AI-enabled operational systems • Cybersecurity and digital trust frameworks • Customer acquisition and go-to-market execution My operating principle is simple: I build digital infrastructure Africa can trust, adopt, and scale. That means: Removing friction before adding features Designing for adoption, not vanity metrics Aligning product decisions with commercial outcomes Building systems that create measurable business value Treating trust as infrastructure, not marketing I work with leaders building what’s next boards, operators, investors, and ambitious companies solving meaningful problems at scale. If you are building enterprise systems, modernizing operations, or creating products for African markets and beyond, we should talk. 🇰🇪 Kenya | 🇺🇬 Uganda | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | 🇨🇩 DRC | 🇲🇼 Malawi | 🇿🇲 Zambia | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 🇬🇭 Ghana
Key focus on establishing and scaling a market informed, fact-based, disciplined team, re-defining the user experience, building new products & capabilities to drive growth, and standardising core platform solutions. Lead product management, user experience, and solution design teams working across 10 development squads. ◆ Created new platform vision and 3-year strategy. ◆ Introduced tools, methods, frameworks, and culture for “outside-in” fact-based, commercial decision making. ◆ Developed roadmap and release governance. ◆ Introduced user testing and formal discovery processes. ◆ Created business cases to support larger investment opportunities. ◆ Developed stardardised solutions to ensure most common customer tasks are easily accessible. ◆ Identified partners and acquisitions to complement platform capabilities. ◆ Launched key new products to drive growth and improve retention. ◆ Re-organised squads around user journey and implemented development metrics to drive efficiency.
Product Leader | Payments, Payroll & HRTech | Africa-focused I build and scale products that sit at the center of work, pay, and people. My work focuses on payments, payroll systems, HRTech, cross-border payouts, and AI-enabled operations helping companies move from fragmented processes to clear, compliant, and scalable platforms that teams and customers actually adopt. I operate at the intersection of product strategy, execution, and partnerships. That means turning complex requirements (regulation, multi-country payroll, integrations, data integrity) into simple user experiences and defensible product advantages. What I bring: 1. Product discovery grounded in real customer pain 2. Clear roadmaps tied to revenue and retention 3. Hands-on execution with engineers, sales, and ops 4. Strong partner and ecosystem thinking 5. Investor-ready narratives backed by metrics, not hype I’ve worked across talent platforms, Cyber Security, Ecommerce, Payroll infrastructure, and workforce marketplaces, where success depends on trust, accuracy, and scale. I’m particularly strong at aligning technical teams with commercial goals and ensuring products are built to survive growth, audits, and expansion. If you’re building or investing in future-of-work, fintech, or HR infrastructure for Africa and global teams, I help turn ambition into systems that work.
Building Habit forming Products that transform how businesses and people connect, trade, and grow across Africa. At Workforce Africa, I lead Product Management & Partnerships across 11 markets, designing platforms that don’t just fill jobs but architect end-to-end workforce ecosystems. From AI-driven HR systems to regional payroll integrations, my focus is on building scalable tools that let companies grow securely, intelligently, and fast. 1. Workforce Africa Platform – powering workforce sourcing and deployment across East & Central Africa. 2. Workflow – streamlining client onboarding, HR needs, leave, and payroll with intelligent automation. 3. PunditSpace – connecting technical talent with project-based opportunities, fueling Africa’s tech economy. ● Innovation Leadership: Pioneering the establishment and leadership of the group's Innovation Division, strategically driving initiatives. ● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leading diverse teams, fostering collaboration to ideate and implement innovative financial solutions, driving increased digital banking usage and improved customer engagement. ● Strategic Planning & Execution: Formulating and executing innovation strategies, fostering cultures of creativity and forward-thinking, facilitating the launch of transformative initiatives. ● Technology & Process Enhancement: Directing the development of innovative technologies, leveraging automation and process enhancements to improve operational efficiency and reduce service delivery. ● Partnership Development: Establishing and nurturing partnerships with external stakeholders and fintech ecosystems, contributing to increased revenue streams derived from innovative solutions and collaborations. ● Visionary Thinking: Envisioning and implementing disruptive technologies, driving impactful changes and innovations within the banking industry, enhancing customer experiences and operational effectiveness.
As Head of Product Management & Partnerships, I lead the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development portfolio, aligning national priorities with the Company’s vision to unlock dignified and fulfilling work for young people in Africa. Spearheaded the development and execution of end-to-end product management strategies, from ideation to launch, resulting in a 12% increase in client adoption rates across key SaaS offerings. 1. Oversaw vendor evaluations and system integrations (payroll, ATS, and communication platforms), leading to 20% faster operational turnaround times and improved cross-platform efficiency. 2. Built and scaled a candidate database from 95 to 1,426 active users, strengthening talent acquisition pipelines and reducing average recruitment timelines by 18%. 3. Negotiated and secured partnerships with leading organizations including AfricaHackon, Zindua School, and Africa’s Talking, enabling PunditSpace to expand its ecosystem and enhance candidate upskilling initiatives. 4. Collaborated with Turing to deliver $5,100+ invoiced engagements, reinforcing PunditSpace’s global recruitment positioning while navigating challenges around resume integrity and interview reliability. 5. Designed a 3-week recruitment execution framework, streamlining the hiring of niche technical roles (Cloud, Security, and Development), which improved client fulfillment timelines by 25%. 6. Directed the implementation of candidate assessment systems (FloCareer, Barriser, TestGorilla), ensuring a structured, data-driven approach to technical interviews and hiring quality assurance. 7. Established robust reporting structures and performance tracking, providing leadership with real-time visibility into recruitment pipeline health, client satisfaction, and candidate readiness.
Product Manager for Manager’s Corner, where I managed the Digital Print and magazine as a product, balancing content, audience engagement, and distribution to keep it relevant and valuable. Key Responsibilities: 1. Content & Audience Strategy – Used reader data and industry trends to guide content focus, ensuring the magazine delivered insights managers actually cared about. 2. Process Improvement – Streamlined editorial workflows to cut delays and improve quality, making production more efficient. 3. Digital & Print Distribution – Worked on optimizing distribution models, including subscriptions and digital access, to expand reach. 4. Collaboration & Execution – Coordinated with writers, designers, and marketers to ensure each issue was well-executed and aligned with audience needs. Impact: I treated the magazine like a product—measuring engagement, iterating based on feedback, and making sure it wasn’t just another publication, but something managers found useful.
Arfa Technology Limited is a Pan‑African cybersecurity leader delivering end‑to‑end threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and managed detection & response services to protect SMBs and enterprises across on‑premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Role – Product Operations Manager (Cybersecurity) 1. In this capacity, I translate market intelligence and user feedback into operational frameworks that accelerate secure product delivery. I bridge engineering, sales, and marketing teams to ensure every feature from SIEM integrations to automated incident workflows drives measurable business impact 2. Data‑Driven Road mapping: Turned customer feedback and threat intelligence into a dynamic product roadmap, prioritizing advanced SIEM modules that boosted adoption by 45%. 3. Team and Structure: Built and led a team of 8 (Project/Product Managers and Software Engineers) across the 3 main pillars of the solutions delivery activity: pre-sales and partner onboarding management, software engineering and operation management. Managed and set priorities for the regional roadmaps. 4. Partner Enablement at Scale: Designed and launched a partner enablement framework across five African markets delivering training, deployment guides, and co‑marketing assets expanding our service footprint by 50% . 5. UX & Dashboard Enhancements: Led user experience refinements on our real‑time threat dashboard, improving customer satisfaction scores by 25% through clearer alerting and actionable remediation workflows 6. Automated Onboarding & Support: Developed automated user‑onboarding workflows and integrated an AI‑powered knowledge‑base chatbot, reducing first‑response support times by 40%
In the dynamic world of product Development Representative and Operations, I stand out as a Client-Centric Specialist, blending technical prowess with a warm, personalized touch. With a genuine eagerness to learn and a relentless commitment to exceeding expectations, I've consistently brought value to every project and partnership. 1. Tailoring Solutions, Exceeding Expectations:My expertise lies in crafting tailored solutions that not only meet but surpass client expectations. By delving deep into their unique challenges, I ensure every proposal aligns perfectly with their strategic goals, driving tangible results and long-term success. 2. Customer-Focused Approach: At the heart of my strategy is a deep-seated empathy for clients. I listen intently to their needs, ensuring each solution is precisely tailored to optimize operations, drive revenue, and nurture enduring partnerships built on trust and understanding. 3. Continuous Learning and Growth: In the ever-evolving tech landscape, I'm driven by a thirst for knowledge. Continuously learning and staying ahead of emerging trends ensures I bring fresh insights and innovative solutions to the table, empowering clients to thrive in the digital age. 4. Distributed and Remote team Collaboration, Enhanced Connectivity:Embracing the remote work revolution, I've mastered the art of seamless collaboration across distances. Leveraging virtual tools and clear communication channels, I foster strong team dynamics and maintain unwavering connectivity, irrespective of physical barriers. 5. Adaptability and Resilience: Remote work has taught me the value of adaptability in the face of challenges. Whether navigating technical hurdles or shifting priorities, I remain agile and resilient, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation.