Ogochukwu Umeokafor

Ogochukwu Umeokafor has a diverse range of work experience in the field of product management.

Starting in 2009, they worked at Interswitch Group as a Product Support Specialist, providing operational support to clients and ensuring prompt resolution of support issues. Throughout their time at Interswitch, they held various roles, including Product owner for e-Disbursement Solution, Product Manager Lead for E-Collections and Disbursement Solution, and Senior Product Manager for Quickteller Partner Channels. In these positions, they were responsible for managing product development, overseeing product strategy, and ensuring successful product and feature launches. Ogochukwu also acted as a custodian of the Product Management Framework, and provided training to staff in the operations unit.

In 2022, Umeokafor joined Payhippo as their Lead Product Manager. In this role, they oversee the product team, sets the strategic direction for the company's products, and coordinates various activities including sprint planning, user requirements gathering, market research, and new product development. Ogochukwu also collaborates with the customer service and sales teams to prioritize customer requests and address product defects.

In addition to their work at Payhippo and Interswitch, Umeokafor has also worked as a Product Management Course Instructor at ProductDive, where they tutored over 200 aspiring and existing product managers, helping them understand the concept of product thinking and its application in their roles. Ogochukwu also served as a guest speaker at Product Dive's monthly webinars.

In 2022, Umeokafor joined Yellow Card App as the Director of Product Management, where they are responsible for directing the product management strategies and initiatives for the company.

Ogochukwu Umeokafor obtained a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where they studied from 2002 to 2007. In addition to their formal education, they have also acquired several certifications and completed training programs. Ogochukwu has obtained the following certifications:

1. edX Verified Certificate for Platform Strategy for Business from edX in March 2021.

2. Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) from Scrum Inc. in March 2020.

3. SAFe Practitioner certification from Safe in 2019.

4. Certified Product Manager (CPM) from Product Focus in February 2018.

5. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification from Lean Six Sigma Institute LLC in January 2016.

6. Optimal Product Management & Marketing from 280 Group in 2016.

7. Managing Key Accounts from Lagos Business School Executive Education in 2013.

8. Planning & Developing New Products from Lagos Business School Executive Education in 2013.

9. Certified SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager from Scaled Agile, Inc. in November 2021.

10. Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) from Scrum Alliance in May 2020.

Based on the provided information, that concludes Ogochukwu Umeokafor's education history and additional certifications.