Joel Azu

Joel Azu has a diverse work experience. Joel is currently working as a Program Manager at Aya (Techstars '23) since August 2022. Prior to this, from February 2021 to August 2022, Joel worked at Decagon as a Program Associate. In this role, they managed the delivery of live projects for entry-level software engineers as a Product Manager and facilitated various meetings as a Scrum Master to ensure team success.

Before joining Decagon, Joel worked at Hanover Maritime Services as an Administrative Officer from March 2020 to February 2021. Here, they ensured compliance with industry standards, closed deals with prospective clients, and managed office operations.

Joel also has intern experience. In 2017, they interned at Crowncity Technologies Limited, where they scouted and signed up partners for a recycling program, created marketing concepts, and utilized social media and cold calling for marketing purposes.

In 2016, Joel interned at GIL Automations, where they monitored the use of Personal Protective Equipment on work sites, assisted in safety drills and lectures, and developed a template for risk and opportunity evaluation.

Joel's earliest work experience was as a Paralegal at Cityside Solicitors from June 2011 to July 2013. In this role, they maintained the organization's filing system, performed clerical/administrative duties, and assisted in drafting and sending various documents and correspondence.

Joel Azu holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with Computing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. Joel also completed a Professional Certification Programme in Human Resource Management from the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including Learning Data Analytics from LinkedIn, Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) from SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile, Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI for HR Analytics from Utiva, and is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management.