Description

I am a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience spanning roles such as head of technology, CTO, VP of product, and engineering lead. I specialize in driving innovation and delivering impactful results across diverse industries, including B2B, B2C, banking, travel and tourism, automotive technology, and identity management. My expertise lies in leading cross-functional teams, scaling technology operations, and aligning engineering and product strategies with business goals. With a proven track record in startups and enterprise environments, I excel in building robust digital solutions, fostering innovation, and driving growth through technology. I bring a hands-on, strategic approach to solving complex challenges and delivering high-value results for my clients.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

TUI
Engineering Team Manager
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
February 2023 - July 2024 (1 year and 6 months)
London, United Kingdom
Lead Engineering Team to deliver the rebrand of company subsidiary incorporating market leading features such as sustainability and flight free travel
Engineering Product management Security Team management Agile Aws Atlassian JIRA
TARRAGON GROUP
Interim VP, Product
July 2021 - March 2022 (8 months)
During my tenure as the Interim VP of Product at TARRAGON GROUP, I led the development and execution of a comprehensive roadmap for a Customer Data Platform (CDP) SaaS. My role encompassed establishing the footprint of an industry-leading CDP and building a top-performing team of product managers. Key accomplishments include:

Team Expansion and Efficiency: Expanded the team from six to 14 members, significantly reducing our dependency on outsourced software development and enhancing our capacity to deliver key projects. Integration of Atlassian Confluence Jira: Successfully introduced Atlassian Confluence Jira into our workflow, achieving up-to-date documentation for 90% of existing products and services, greatly benefiting internal stakeholders.
Flagship Product Development and Market Success: Spearheaded the development and go-to-market strategy for Terragon's flagship data platform. This product, popular among leading banks and retail companies, generated over $20M in revenue in 2021.
Competency Gap Analysis and Learning Program: Conducted a thorough competency gap analysis on the product and engineering teams. Designed and implemented an integrated continuous learning program, blending online resources with peer-to-peer learning, filling 70% of the knowledge gap across teams within six months. Launch of New Products: Played a pivotal role in launching new products, including Adrenaline and Terragon Prime, contributing significantly to the company's product portfolio and market presence.
Atlassian JIRA Product management Team management Customer Data Platform Microsoft Azure
KODOBE LIMITED
Technical Co-Founder
December 2020 - December 2022 (2 years)
Following my relocation to the UK under the prestigious Exceptional Global Talent Visa, I co-founded KODOBE LIMITED, a company at the forefront of gamification design and software-as-a-service platform publishing targeting the rising African financial technology and banking industry. My leadership spanned across all operational and IT aspects, with a particular focus on product vision, data architecture, team recruitment, and business development. Key contributions and achievements include:
Significant Sales Milestones: Drove business development and sales strategies that culminated in securing deals valued at over $1 million within the first year, marking a significant milestone for the company.
AWS GCP Business development Product management Team management