Seyi Fakoya, MBA
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Credentials
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Master of Business Administration
Pace UniversityMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Salesforce Certified Administrator (SCA)
SalesforceJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Customer Service Program for Students
Pace UniversityJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to IT & Cybersecurity
CybraryOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Product Management: Building a Product Roadmap
LinkedInAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Scrum Master
Scrum.orgFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Oracle Certified Database Professional
OracleAug, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Google Ads Search Certification
GoogleMay, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Gamr (Techstars '23)
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Nigeria
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Jul 2023 - Present
I oversee Gamr's technological landscape and product strategy, championing innovation and ensuring scalability across our platform. My core mandate revolves around optimizing user-centric solutions, leveraging state-of-the-art technology to position Gamr as an industry frontrunner. Through strategic integration of emerging technologies and robust infrastructure enhancement, I am committed to driving unparalleled excellence and pioneering advancements in the gaming & esports ecosystem. I oversee Gamr's technological landscape and product strategy, championing innovation and ensuring scalability across our platform. My core mandate revolves around optimizing user-centric solutions, leveraging state-of-the-art technology to position Gamr as an industry frontrunner. Through strategic integration of emerging technologies and robust infrastructure enhancement, I am committed to driving unparalleled excellence and pioneering advancements in the gaming & esports ecosystem.
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Pace University Small Business Development Center
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development
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Feb 2022 - May 2023
As part of my MBA practical training, I had the opportunity to intern at the Pace University Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC). Pace SBDC mission is to provide in-depth and confidential one-on-one business advisement, training and research to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs grow or launch their business venture, all at no cost to our clients. * I help pre-qualify small business owners to access business advisory, financial planning, business plan assistance… Show more As part of my MBA practical training, I had the opportunity to intern at the Pace University Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC). Pace SBDC mission is to provide in-depth and confidential one-on-one business advisement, training and research to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs grow or launch their business venture, all at no cost to our clients. * I help pre-qualify small business owners to access business advisory, financial planning, business plan assistance at No-Cost with Business Advisors * Outreach phone calls to clients who indicated interest via our website to close them to speak with a Business Advisors * Provide relevant content through our social media and website to assist small businesses to succeed. Tools Used: LinkedIn, Microsoft Suite, WIX, and Social Media Show less As part of my MBA practical training, I had the opportunity to intern at the Pace University Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC). Pace SBDC mission is to provide in-depth and confidential one-on-one business advisement, training and research to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs grow or launch their business venture, all at no cost to our clients. * I help pre-qualify small business owners to access business advisory, financial planning, business plan assistance… Show more As part of my MBA practical training, I had the opportunity to intern at the Pace University Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC). Pace SBDC mission is to provide in-depth and confidential one-on-one business advisement, training and research to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs grow or launch their business venture, all at no cost to our clients. * I help pre-qualify small business owners to access business advisory, financial planning, business plan assistance at No-Cost with Business Advisors * Outreach phone calls to clients who indicated interest via our website to close them to speak with a Business Advisors * Provide relevant content through our social media and website to assist small businesses to succeed. Tools Used: LinkedIn, Microsoft Suite, WIX, and Social Media Show less
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TechPlus NG
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Nigeria
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Technical Product Manager
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Jun 2020 - Sep 2021
• Managed a team of 14 engineers and implemented a sizable budget to develop an e-commerce app that allows retail business to automate restocking their supplies. • Gathered business requirements and user feedback for a gaming startup by administering user research to 400 participants. • Implemented a re-engineering project to improve and consolidate end-to-end service system processes and restructured communication flow among 6 departments and cut down paperwork by 75%. • Collaborated… Show more • Managed a team of 14 engineers and implemented a sizable budget to develop an e-commerce app that allows retail business to automate restocking their supplies. • Gathered business requirements and user feedback for a gaming startup by administering user research to 400 participants. • Implemented a re-engineering project to improve and consolidate end-to-end service system processes and restructured communication flow among 6 departments and cut down paperwork by 75%. • Collaborated with key stakeholders to define product roadmap and prioritize feature backlog, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction and a 10% decrease in customer churn rate. • Worked as a scrum master, implementing agile practices in a development team, trained, and mentored 15 non-technical teammates in practicing continuous improvement and delivery of product. Show less • Managed a team of 14 engineers and implemented a sizable budget to develop an e-commerce app that allows retail business to automate restocking their supplies. • Gathered business requirements and user feedback for a gaming startup by administering user research to 400 participants. • Implemented a re-engineering project to improve and consolidate end-to-end service system processes and restructured communication flow among 6 departments and cut down paperwork by 75%. • Collaborated… Show more • Managed a team of 14 engineers and implemented a sizable budget to develop an e-commerce app that allows retail business to automate restocking their supplies. • Gathered business requirements and user feedback for a gaming startup by administering user research to 400 participants. • Implemented a re-engineering project to improve and consolidate end-to-end service system processes and restructured communication flow among 6 departments and cut down paperwork by 75%. • Collaborated with key stakeholders to define product roadmap and prioritize feature backlog, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction and a 10% decrease in customer churn rate. • Worked as a scrum master, implementing agile practices in a development team, trained, and mentored 15 non-technical teammates in practicing continuous improvement and delivery of product. Show less
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Andela
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Manager
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May 2019 - May 2020
• Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application development for companies in enterprise, Mid-Market, and Startups with $10m - $200m in valuation. • Directed a remote team of 30+ software engineers across clients in US to develop and maintain software applications managing $210,000 MRR in talent pipeline. • Collaborated with 4 Account Managers with $3m - $10m in book of business in managing client’s product development and roadmap… Show more • Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application development for companies in enterprise, Mid-Market, and Startups with $10m - $200m in valuation. • Directed a remote team of 30+ software engineers across clients in US to develop and maintain software applications managing $210,000 MRR in talent pipeline. • Collaborated with 4 Account Managers with $3m - $10m in book of business in managing client’s product development and roadmap, monitoring of performance trends of the engineering team. Show less • Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application development for companies in enterprise, Mid-Market, and Startups with $10m - $200m in valuation. • Directed a remote team of 30+ software engineers across clients in US to develop and maintain software applications managing $210,000 MRR in talent pipeline. • Collaborated with 4 Account Managers with $3m - $10m in book of business in managing client’s product development and roadmap… Show more • Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application development for companies in enterprise, Mid-Market, and Startups with $10m - $200m in valuation. • Directed a remote team of 30+ software engineers across clients in US to develop and maintain software applications managing $210,000 MRR in talent pipeline. • Collaborated with 4 Account Managers with $3m - $10m in book of business in managing client’s product development and roadmap, monitoring of performance trends of the engineering team. Show less
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SAJA
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Nigeria
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Information Technology & Services
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Founder
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Mar 2018 - Apr 2020
Founder and CEO of Saja, innovating with our patented solar-powered mobile kiosk, designed to facilitate a multi-income business wherever you are. Offering a range of services including phone charging, money transfer, bill payments, and mobile airtime/data top-ups. Founder and CEO of Saja, innovating with our patented solar-powered mobile kiosk, designed to facilitate a multi-income business wherever you are. Offering a range of services including phone charging, money transfer, bill payments, and mobile airtime/data top-ups.
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Riby HQ
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Nigeria
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
• Co-ordinated the development of loan origination app to disburse $3bn to 15 million SMBs. • As project lead, I collaborated with 5 cross-functional teams in obtaining PCIDSS certification • Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts. • Coordinated design meetings and decisions across four internal departments and teams including Engineering, QA and Business Development • Co-ordinated the development of loan origination app to disburse $3bn to 15 million SMBs. • As project lead, I collaborated with 5 cross-functional teams in obtaining PCIDSS certification • Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts. • Coordinated design meetings and decisions across four internal departments and teams including Engineering, QA and Business Development
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Creo Consulting
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2018
• As a PM, for a consulting and software development company, I developed and launched a Christian meditation app that generated $200K in revenue within the first year. • Managed a diverse product portfolio across multiple industries, including financial services (fintech), renewable energy, health, education, SaaS, and mobility, resulting in a cumulative revenue increase of 25% year over year. • Led a cross-functional team in developing apps for Android and iOS platforms, These apps… Show more • As a PM, for a consulting and software development company, I developed and launched a Christian meditation app that generated $200K in revenue within the first year. • Managed a diverse product portfolio across multiple industries, including financial services (fintech), renewable energy, health, education, SaaS, and mobility, resulting in a cumulative revenue increase of 25% year over year. • Led a cross-functional team in developing apps for Android and iOS platforms, These apps achieved an impressive retention rate of 70%, leading to increased engagement and positive user reviews. Show less • As a PM, for a consulting and software development company, I developed and launched a Christian meditation app that generated $200K in revenue within the first year. • Managed a diverse product portfolio across multiple industries, including financial services (fintech), renewable energy, health, education, SaaS, and mobility, resulting in a cumulative revenue increase of 25% year over year. • Led a cross-functional team in developing apps for Android and iOS platforms, These apps… Show more • As a PM, for a consulting and software development company, I developed and launched a Christian meditation app that generated $200K in revenue within the first year. • Managed a diverse product portfolio across multiple industries, including financial services (fintech), renewable energy, health, education, SaaS, and mobility, resulting in a cumulative revenue increase of 25% year over year. • Led a cross-functional team in developing apps for Android and iOS platforms, These apps achieved an impressive retention rate of 70%, leading to increased engagement and positive user reviews. Show less
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Tydev Consulting llc
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Maryland, United States
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Associate Product Manager
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Aug 2009 - Aug 2013
• Successfully led the development of web applications using Javascript and Bootstrap, resulting in improved user experience and increased customer engagement. These applications generated a 20% increase in user interactions and a 15% decrease in bounce rates. • Spearheaded website development projects utilizing HTML/CSS, resulting in visually appealing and user-friendly websites. These websites achieved a 30% increase in average session duration and a 25% improvement in conversion… Show more • Successfully led the development of web applications using Javascript and Bootstrap, resulting in improved user experience and increased customer engagement. These applications generated a 20% increase in user interactions and a 15% decrease in bounce rates. • Spearheaded website development projects utilizing HTML/CSS, resulting in visually appealing and user-friendly websites. These websites achieved a 30% increase in average session duration and a 25% improvement in conversion rates. • Provided comprehensive IT support, including LAN and WiFi configuration, as well as software configuration, resulting in enhanced system reliability and reduced downtime. This led to a 20% decrease in support tickets and an increase in employee productivity by 15%. • Utilized graphic design skills to create visually captivating corporate brochures and products, strengthening brand identity and attracting new customers. These designs contributed to a 25% increase in brand recognition and a 10% growth in sales for the respective products. Show less • Successfully led the development of web applications using Javascript and Bootstrap, resulting in improved user experience and increased customer engagement. These applications generated a 20% increase in user interactions and a 15% decrease in bounce rates. • Spearheaded website development projects utilizing HTML/CSS, resulting in visually appealing and user-friendly websites. These websites achieved a 30% increase in average session duration and a 25% improvement in conversion… Show more • Successfully led the development of web applications using Javascript and Bootstrap, resulting in improved user experience and increased customer engagement. These applications generated a 20% increase in user interactions and a 15% decrease in bounce rates. • Spearheaded website development projects utilizing HTML/CSS, resulting in visually appealing and user-friendly websites. These websites achieved a 30% increase in average session duration and a 25% improvement in conversion rates. • Provided comprehensive IT support, including LAN and WiFi configuration, as well as software configuration, resulting in enhanced system reliability and reduced downtime. This led to a 20% decrease in support tickets and an increase in employee productivity by 15%. • Utilized graphic design skills to create visually captivating corporate brochures and products, strengthening brand identity and attracting new customers. These designs contributed to a 25% increase in brand recognition and a 10% growth in sales for the respective products. Show less
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wnm limited
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Nigeria
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Retail Office Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Web Developer
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2009
• Successfully designed and developed websites using HTML/CSS and Javascript, resulting in visually appealing and responsive websites. These websites achieved a 40% increase in website traffic and a 20% improvement in user engagement metrics. • Managed website CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, and Magento, ensuring seamless content updates and efficient website maintenance. This led to a 30% decrease in content publishing time and a 15% increase in website performance. •… Show more • Successfully designed and developed websites using HTML/CSS and Javascript, resulting in visually appealing and responsive websites. These websites achieved a 40% increase in website traffic and a 20% improvement in user engagement metrics. • Managed website CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, and Magento, ensuring seamless content updates and efficient website maintenance. This led to a 30% decrease in content publishing time and a 15% increase in website performance. • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite products, including Photoshop and Fireworks, to design corporate brochures that effectively conveyed brand messaging. These brochures contributed to a 25% increase in lead generation and a 10% improvement in conversion rates. Show less • Successfully designed and developed websites using HTML/CSS and Javascript, resulting in visually appealing and responsive websites. These websites achieved a 40% increase in website traffic and a 20% improvement in user engagement metrics. • Managed website CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, and Magento, ensuring seamless content updates and efficient website maintenance. This led to a 30% decrease in content publishing time and a 15% increase in website performance. •… Show more • Successfully designed and developed websites using HTML/CSS and Javascript, resulting in visually appealing and responsive websites. These websites achieved a 40% increase in website traffic and a 20% improvement in user engagement metrics. • Managed website CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, and Magento, ensuring seamless content updates and efficient website maintenance. This led to a 30% decrease in content publishing time and a 15% increase in website performance. • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite products, including Photoshop and Fireworks, to design corporate brochures that effectively conveyed brand messaging. These brochures contributed to a 25% increase in lead generation and a 10% improvement in conversion rates. Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2023
Pace University - Lubin School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analytics -
2019 - 2020
Confucius Institute - UNILAG
Chinese Language Proficiency, Chinese Language and Culture -
2019 - 2019
Accion Venture Lab Company Builder
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
2016 - 2016
Education Hub
Young Reformers Programme, Education Reform -
2014 - 2014
FATE Foundation
Certificate of Participation, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
2008 - 2009
The Open University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computing and its practice -
2007 - 2007
National Institute of Information Technology
Oracle Certified Professional (10g), Oracle Database Administration -
2006 - 2008
National Institute of Information Technology
Diploma, Computer Software Engineering
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