Hi, I’m Samuel Utethe
a Product Manager.

I bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution.

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What I Do

Product Strategy & Roadmapping

Defining product vision, prioritizing features, and aligning business goals with user needs.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Using A/B testing, KPI optimization, and customer segmentation to improve product performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Working with engineering, design, and marketing teams to bring products to life.

Agile Product Management

Managing sprints, backlogs, and iterative development using Jira, Notion, and ProductBoard.

Technical & Analytical Proficiency

Familiar with Python, SQL, Power BI, and Looker Studio for product analytics and insights.

Product Storytelling & Stakeholder Engagement

Communicating product vision and insights to drive alignment and decision-making.

8+ Years of Experience

Resume

Certifications

Diploma in Project Management

Alison CPD certified (Ireland)

Diploma in Quality Management

Alison CPD certified (Ireland)

Certificate in Corporate Process Management

Alison CPD certified (Ireland)

Certificate in Maximizing Customer Engagement for Business Growth

Alison CPD certified (Ireland)

Product Strategy Certification

Product School

Product Led Growth Certification

Product School

Smart Tips: Time Management & Productivity

Udemy

Introduction to Blockchain & Digital Currency

University of Nicosia

Career Boost with Power BI

Exodus Experts

AI Career Essentials

ALX

Jobberman Soft-skills Training

Mastercard/Young Africa Works/Jobberman Examples Of Personal Portfolio
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Languages

PYTHON
55%
SQL
45%
REACT
50%
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Tools

JIRA
85%
POWER BI
80%
LOOKER STUDIO
90%
AZURE
75%
PRODUCTBOARD
95%
NOTION
80%
2017 - Present

Job Experience

Product Manager | Wakanow Group

DEC 2022 - Present

- Developed and executed a scalable product roadmap for all three platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals ( StaysConnect.com , Roomde.com and Wakanow Stays).

- Launched new booking flow enhancements that increased conversion rates by 35% across platforms.

- Redesigned search and booking flows, reducing drop-off rates by 40% and improving customer retention.

- Led expansion efforts, increasing property listings by 150% YoY, onboarding 3,000+ new property partners.

- Introduced automated QA testing and CI/CD pipeline improvements, reducing bug occurrences by 30%.

- Leveraged analytics tools (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Power BI) to track key performance metrics and iterate product improvements.

Associate Product Manager | Multichoice Nigeria

SEP 2019 - DEC 2022

- Worked closely with senior product managers to align business objectives with product development efforts.

- Conducted user interviews, surveys, and competitive analysis to identify pain points and opportunities.

- Collaborated with engineering, design, and marketing teams to launch new features and improve existing functionalities.

- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align business goals with data insights, leading to optimized customer experience and revenue growth.

- Managed stakeholder expectations by providing clear updates, insights, and demo presentations.

Product Manager (Intern) | AC Nielsen

JUL 2017 - AUG 2019

- Supported product discovery & research, gathering insights from user feedback & competitor analysis.

- Assisted in writing PRDs & user stories, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical feasibility.

- Worked closely with developers to test features before launch, reducing post-release bugs by 13%.

- Contributed to a new feature launch that increased user engagement by X%.

Testimonials

Stanley Ahuchogu (Lead Product Manager)

Wakanow Group

Working with Sammy has been an absolute pleasure. His ability to break down complex problems and turn them into seamless, scalable solutions is truly impressive. Whether it was streamlining our product roadmap or championing user-first design, he always delivered with precision and excellence. A true talent in the product space!

Gbolahan Salami (SVP, Product, Innovation & Growth)

Wakanow Group

Few people can balance innovation with execution as well as Mr Utethe. His vision for product growth, coupled with an exceptional ability to align cross-functional teams, made a significant impact on our success. From ideation to launch, his strategic insights and leadership ensured we delivered products that truly moved the needle.

Ugochukwu Otuokere (Head of Data)

Ashluxe

Data-driven decision-making is at the heart of great products, and Sam understands this better than most. His ability to translate raw insights into meaningful product improvements was nothing short of remarkable. He didn’t just ask for numbers, he asked the right questions, ensuring our data told a compelling story that guided real innovation.

Cynthia Olabisi Isaac (CEO)

Highray Technologies

I’ve worked with many product managers, but Sammy stands out for his unwavering commitment to excellence. He brings clarity to chaos, turning ambitious ideas into well-executed realities. His leadership, problem-solving skills, and deep understanding of both user needs and business objectives made working together an absolute joy. Simply outstanding!

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