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Emmanuel Efosa-Zuwa

Milton,Canada

Summary

Chief Product and Growth Officer with a decade of experience transforming ideas into value-driven products and strategies, with expertise in fintech, proptech, femtech, healthtech, govtech, and hrtech. Successfully launched and scaled businesses across B2B, B2C, B2G, B2G2C, and B2B2C models, driving innovation, and expanding into new markets. Proven track record of leading product development from concept to market and developing growth strategies that generate over $1M ARR. Adept at leveraging AI and data-driven insights to solve business challenges and deliver high-impact solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Product Officer

Eazipay
Lagos
09.2020 - Current
  • Led the development, launch, and iterative improvement of SaaS products in the fintech and HR tech sectors, designed for B2B, B2C, and B2G markets.
  • Drove business growth by acquiring over 10,000 business subscribers in a single month, achieving a sustained 30% month-on-month growth through strategic marketing and sales operations, significantly boosting the company's revenue and market presence.
  • Defined the product vision in collaboration with executives, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, customer-centric solutions.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive growth strategies, expanding market share in existing segments while successfully penetrating new markets.
  • Utilized Agile methodologies to streamline product development, creating efficient roadmaps that aligned with evolving market needs and customer feedback.
  • Successfully launched over four products, each with multiple features tailored to address the diverse needs of clients across fintech and HR tech, contributing to a $1M ARR.

Chief Operations & Growth Officer

Pertinence Group
Lagos
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led the company through a financial crisis, overseeing the repayment of over half a billion Naira ($500K) to users/subscribers, restoring trust, and stabilizing the business.
  • Championed the largest property sale in the company's history, valued at over $600K, significantly boosting revenue.
  • Secured a major institutional facility, enhancing financial stability, and unlocking future growth potential.
  • Collaborated with leadership to drive revenue growth from $6M to over $10M within one year.
  • Spearheaded market expansion efforts, successfully increasing the company's footprint to 12 states and 3 countries.
  • Led the transition of the business into a digital real estate company by driving the product development process and launching new digital offerings.
  • Directed a business reengineering process, improving operational efficiency by 30%, streamlining workflows, and enhancing overall productivity.

Head of Product Innovation and Entrepreneurial Growth

Hebron Startup Lab, Covenant University
Ogun
09.2017 - 12.2020
  • Led the development and delivery of entrepreneurial programs that empowered over 500 individuals to launch successful ventures.
  • Mentored more than 100 entrepreneurs, guiding them through concept development, product strategy, and market entry, resulting in the launch of over 20 innovative products.
  • Implemented new frameworks and enhanced the curriculum, leading to improved participant outcomes and fostering a stronger entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Delivered over 20 business development workshops within six months, equipping 300 trainees with the skills to turn knowledge into actionable business opportunities.
  • Improved internal operations, optimizing program delivery and participant engagement, leading to more efficient processes.
  • Provided ongoing support to alumni, helping them sustain growth and navigate challenges beyond the startup lab, contributing to long-term success.

Chief Technology Officer

Eazipay
Lagos
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Led the company's technological development, overseeing the technical vision and ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborated with my C-level executives to integrate technology solutions that supported long-term business objectives.
  • Identified and implemented the appropriate tech stack for various projects, optimizing both platform efficiency and resource utilization.
  • Strategically managed the tech budget by making informed financial decisions and negotiating favourable terms with vendors, contributing to cost savings and operational efficiency.

Director and Technology Lead

Vitalink
Ogun
04.2016 - 04.2020
  • Led the application of strategic business initiatives that doubled profits within two years by identifying and leveraging growth opportunities in the educational sector.
  • Oversaw student progress monitoring and parent engagement, significantly enhancing the educational experience and improving student outcomes.
  • Reduced the organization's debt from 60% to less than 2%, while tripling the student population within two years, stabilizing the organization, and expanding its educational reach.
  • Spearheaded the refactoring of an outdated codebase, introducing a more efficient software solution that optimized school operations and set new standards for operational excellence.

Lead Software Engineer

Vitalink
Ogun
11.2012 - 03.2016
  • Led a cross-functional team to design, build, and maintain a scalable, reliable school management system, streamlining administrative tasks, and enhancing educational processes.
  • Developed and implemented an innovative computer science curriculum, equipping students with the skills to meet future technological demands, and improving overall learning outcomes.
  • Improved business operations and efficiency by developing additional software solutions alongside my team.
  • Optimized software performance by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in the development process, significantly enhancing system efficiency.
  • Mentored and guided junior staff, fostering skill development and team growth.
  • Regularly upgraded and refined the software, ensuring continuous performance improvement and operational reliability.

Software Developer

MBR Computer Consultants Ltd
Lagos
06.2012 - 10.2012
  • Collaborated with a teammate to build and launch the website and content management system for the Nigerian-Angolan Embassy, significantly improving their online presence and operational efficiency.
  • Developed digital systems for major agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force, the Industrial Court of Nigeria, and the Supreme Court of Nigeria, overhauling their payroll and HR systems for smoother operations and improved resource accessibility.
  • Led the modernization of outdated code, enhancing system performance, and increasing user satisfaction.

Education

MBA - Entrepreneurship And Innovation

Miva University
Nigeria
12-2025

Ph.D. - Computer Science (AI)

Covenant University
Nigeria
07-2025

Master of Science - Computer Science (Bio-Informatics)

Covenant University
Nigeria
06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Technology

Crawford University
Nigeria
07.2013

Diploma - Computer Science

Crawford University
Nigeria
07.2010

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Product Management
  • Operations Management
  • Product Marketing
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Innovation Development
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Business Process Re-engineering
  • Project Management
  • Product Development

Websites

Certification

  • Product Leader Certification, 06/01/23
  • Senior Product Manager Certification, 03/01/23
  • Product Manager Certification, 02/01/23

Publications

  • Advancements and Trends in Non-Factoid Question Answering: A Comprehensive Systematic Literature Review, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10629871
  • Data Clustering: Algorithms and Its Applications, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8853526/, 2019
  • Clustering algorithms: their application to gene expression data, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.4137/BBI.S38316, 2016
  • Entrepreneurial ecosystem matrix (EEM): A proposed framework for Nigerian universities to become factories for startup companies, https://www.academia.edu/download/58564154/IJCIET_10_01_056.pdf, 2019
  • In silico knockout screening of Plasmodium falciparum reactions and prediction of novel essential reactions by analysing the metabolic network, https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2018/8985718/, 2018
  • Machine learning and sentiment analysis: Examining the contextual polarity of public sentiment on malaria disease in social networks, http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/14812/1/1037.pdf, 2018
  • Computational Identification of Metabolic Pathways of Plasmodium falciparum using the -Shortest Path Algorithm, https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijg/2019/1750291/, 2019

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Operations & Growth Officer

Pertinence Group
02.2021 - 01.2022

Chief Product Officer

Eazipay
09.2020 - Current

Chief Technology Officer

Eazipay
01.2020 - 08.2020

Head of Product Innovation and Entrepreneurial Growth

Hebron Startup Lab, Covenant University
09.2017 - 12.2020

Director and Technology Lead

Vitalink
04.2016 - 04.2020

Lead Software Engineer

Vitalink
11.2012 - 03.2016

Software Developer

MBR Computer Consultants Ltd
06.2012 - 10.2012

MBA - Entrepreneurship And Innovation

Miva University

Ph.D. - Computer Science (AI)

Covenant University

Master of Science - Computer Science (Bio-Informatics)

Covenant University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Technology

Crawford University

Diploma - Computer Science

Crawford University

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