BABALOLA Idayat Abiola
Product Manager | Business Analyst | Software Quality Assurance
Lagos, NG.About
Solutions-driven Product Manager with a robust background in software testing and business analysis, experienced in leading cross-functional teams to develop, document, and deliver innovative process solutions. Proven ability to translate complex business strategies into successful product roadmaps, optimize operations, and drive cost-effective outcomes. Seeking to leverage expertise in product lifecycle management, technical leadership, and strategic problem-solving to transform company practices and achieve significant business growth.
Work
ReTaler
|Product Manager
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led end-to-end product lifecycle management for ReTaler, driving strategic alignment and market delivery of innovative solutions.
Highlights
Successfully translated complex business strategies into clear product roadmaps and actionable product specifications, ensuring alignment with market demands.
Managed the full product lifecycle from conception to launch, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve timely market entry and enhanced user adoption.
Oversaw product profitability and commercial success, developing robust business cases that guided investment decisions and optimized resource allocation.
Provided strategic insights to stakeholders on product performance and market trends, influencing data-driven decisions that enhanced product value.
Streamlined in-life product management processes, incorporating customer feedback and resolving issues to drive continuous improvement and user satisfaction.
Transsion holdings
|Software Test Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Reviewed software requirements and prepared test scenarios, executing tests on software usability, and analyzing test results on database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability.
Highlights
Developed and executed comprehensive test scenarios from intricate software requirements, ensuring 95%+ test coverage and identifying critical defects early in the SDLC.
Analyzed detailed test results for database impacts, errors, and usability issues, leading to a 20% reduction in post-release bugs through proactive identification.
Generated precise test reports and provided actionable insights to design and development teams, accelerating defect resolution by 15% and improving product quality.
Collaborated effectively with clients to clarify product requirements, ensuring test strategies aligned with user needs and delivering a 10% improvement in client satisfaction.
Contributed to design reviews, proactively identifying potential problems and providing input on requirements to enhance product design and prevent future issues.
MCEE Business Solutions
|Business Analyst/Project Manager
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Defined operational objectives, constructed workflow diagrams, and improved systems through process modifications and test plan design for MCEE Business Solutions.
Highlights
Defined operational objectives and gathered comprehensive business requirements, optimizing data output formats for a 15% increase in reporting efficiency.
Designed detailed workflow charts and system diagrams, translating complex business processes into clear technical specifications that reduced development ambiguities by 20%.
Improved existing systems by analyzing current practices and designing impactful modifications, leading to a 10% increase in overall operational efficiency.
Developed precise test plans and led the execution of automated testing scripts, significantly accelerating test cycles by 25% and improving testing accuracy.
Managed comprehensive defect tracking and resolution, meticulously documenting anomalies to ensure timely correction and maintaining a robust database of software defects.
Xplug Technologies Limited
|Business Analyst/Quality Assurance Analyst
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Determined operational objectives, designed test plans, and led automated testing script development to ensure software quality and defect resolution for Xplug Technologies.
Highlights
Determined operational objectives by analyzing business functions and evaluating output requirements, leading to more efficient data collection and analysis processes.
Accurately designed and implemented test plans for software applications based on detailed business and technical specifications, ensuring robust quality assurance.
Took the lead on building and executing automated testing scripts, enhancing testing efficiency and reducing manual testing effort by an estimated 30%.
Meticulously recorded and documented test results, effectively identifying and managing software defects to ensure timely correction and maintain a comprehensive defect database.
Recommended and implemented improved procedures and controls, addressing identified problems to enhance system reliability and user confidence.
erpSOFTapp
|Business Analyst
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Determined operational objectives, constructed workflow diagrams, and improved systems through process modifications and test plan design for erpSOFTapp.
Highlights
Defined operational objectives by studying business functions and gathering information, enhancing clarity of project scope and requirements.
Constructed detailed workflow charts and system diagrams, translating complex processes into clear specifications for development teams.
Improved existing systems by analyzing current practices and designing modifications, contributing to streamlined operations.
Accurately designed test plans for software applications based on business and technical specifications, ensuring comprehensive testing coverage.
Generated historical analysis of test results through functional and load testing, providing data-driven insights to verify specific system actions and performance.
Twinstar Industries limited
|Graduate Sales Intern
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Identified business opportunities, developed client relationships, and contributed to product improvements as a Graduate Sales Intern at Twinstar Industries.
Highlights
Identified and evaluated new business opportunities by conducting thorough market research, contributing to a 10% expansion of the prospect pipeline.
Drove product sales by establishing initial contact and cultivating strong client relationships, leading to successful solution recommendations.
Maintained ongoing client relationships through comprehensive support and guidance, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business.
Contributed to product enhancement strategies by monitoring industry trends and competitor activities, providing insights for new product development.
Prepared comprehensive sales reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing market information, supporting strategic planning initiatives.
Education
Altschool Africa
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Diploma
Product Management
Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife
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Bachelor's Degree
Computer Engineering
Courses
Development of a Multilingual Tutoring System for body parts (Final Year Project)
Languages
English
Skills
Product Management
Product Strategy, Product Roadmap Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Launch, Business Case Development, Market Research, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Gathering & Analysis, Technical Writing, Negotiation.
Software Quality Assurance
User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Software Testing, Automated Testing, Test Plan Design, Defect Management, Test Scenario Development, Functional Testing, Load Testing.
Business Analysis
Operational Objective Definition, Workflow Design, System Analysis, Process Improvement, Requirements Elicitation, Technical Specifications, Problem Solving.
Project Management & ERP
Project Management, Enterprise Implementation, Odoo ERP, Cross-functional Team Leadership.
References
Mahmoud Oyewo
Director of Sales & Marketing, Transsion holdings, +234 816 577 0916
Dr. O.A Odejobi
Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, 07053632073, 07039206542