Alexander Asomba

Alexander Asomba has a diverse work experience spanning different companies and roles. Alexander began their career in 2014 as a Growth Hacker for Automatic Pallet, where they helped businesses in Africa grow using digital marketing strategies and emerging technologies. Alexander co-founded the company and successfully grew revenue by 250% year-on-year. Alexander also gained experience in front-end web development at Coven Works, where they worked on projects such as developing the interface for Medflit.

In 2016, Asomba joined Digify Africa as a Lead Digital Marketing Trainer & Learning Innovation Specialist. Alexander trained graduates from various disciplines, enabling them to become digital marketing experts. Alexander also served as a Digital Skills for Africa Lead Trainer, where they trained on both digital marketing and soft skills development.

Asomba's work experience also includes roles at SheLeadsAfrica.Org, where they trained women-owned business owners on using digital tools to boost their businesses, and at StartupYou (by Automatic Pallet), where they supported small and medium businesses in building an online presence and developing growth strategies.

Alexander later transitioned to Teleperformance, where they served as an Operations Manager - Assistant Contact Centre Manager. Alexander led cross-functional teams and achieved significant performance improvements, including an 80% business growth despite pandemic-related challenges.

Asomba's most recent role was at Meta (formerly known as Facebook), where they had two positions. First, as a Facebook Certified Blueprint Lead Trainer, they trained individuals on using the platform for effective digital marketing. Then, as a Sales Operations Manager - Sub Saharan Africa, EMEA, they were responsible for driving sales growth and improving digital marketing operations in Sub-Saharan Africa.

In 2021, Asomba joined Digify Africa again, this time as an Innovation Analyst. Alexander led the conceptualization, design, and implementation of the organization's digital transformation efforts, including the development of a WhatsApp bot for virtual instructor-led trainings and the creation of digital skills and digital marketing learning curriculum.

Currently, Asomba is serving as a Product Operations Executive at Lenco (YC W22), where they bring their expertise in product and revenue operations to contribute to the company's success.

Alexander Asomba's education history is as follows:

- From 2020 to 2021, they attended Purdue University, majoring in Business Analysis.

- In 2021, they enrolled in Quantic School of Business and Technology and completed an Executive MBA program, specializing in Business Administration and Management.

- Alexander earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Benin, where they studied Computer Science & Curriculum Studies and Instructional Technology from 2009 to 2013.

- In 2020 to 2021, they pursued the study of Artificial Intelligence at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

- In 2014, they briefly attended Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, focusing on Digital Business Management.

- From 2011 to 2012, they obtained a Diploma in Web Application Design from the University of Benin.

- In 2018 and 2019, they acquired certifications in Data Science and Machine Learning from Cognitive Class and Full Stack Web Development from freeCodeCamp, respectively.

- In 2005 to 2006, they attended NOWA Vocational Centre and earned a Diploma in Desktop Publishing and Database Management.

Additionally, Alexander Asomba obtained several certifications such as:

- 10million.AI Community Lead from Global AI Hub in March 2022.

- Facebook Certified Community Manager from Facebook in December 2020.

- Facebook Blueprint Trainer Network - Lead Trainer from Facebook in July 2020.

- Facebook Certified Planning Professional | Facebook Blueprint from Facebook in July 2020.

- Time Management Fundamentals from LinkedIn in July 2020.

- Facebook Certified Creative Strategy Professional from Facebook in June 2020.

- Storytelling with Data from LinkedIn in June 2020.

- Data Science for Business - \u2b50 from IBM in April 2019.

- Data Science Foundations - \u2b50 from IBM in February 2019.

- Facebook Certified Digital Marketing Associate from Facebook in February 2019.

- Google Web Designer Basics from Google in January 2019.

- Alexander also holds certifications in Cybersecurity Intro and Data Science & Analytics Intro from IBM in 2019.

- Alexander is a member of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF).

- Alexander is a certified DigifyPRO Trainer from Digify Africa.

- Alexander obtained a Diploma in Digital Marketing from Shaw Academy in September 2016.

- Alexander achieved French fluency at the beginner level on Duolingo in October 2015.

- Alexander holds the title of Digital Business Manager from Lagos Business School in October 2014.

- Alexander obtained an IBM Certified Database Associate certification in December 2013.

- Alexander also obtained an IBM Certified Application Developer, Big Insight 2.1.0.1 certification from IBM in October 2013.