Toney Mutinda
Nairobi
Summary
Strategic Product Manager with proven experience in the tech industry. Known for robust leadership skills and adeptness at driving product development from inception to execution. Successfully implemented innovative strategies, improved operational efficiencies, and spearheaded cross-functional teams to boost product quality. Strong expertise in market research, data analysis, and stakeholder management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Kudobuzz
Remote
06.2024 - Current
- Analyzed competitor products to identify opportunities for differentiation and improvement.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to prioritize feature requests and enhancements.
- Conducted user research to gather feedback on product usability and functionality.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely product launches and updates.
- Worked closely with engineering teams to ensure feature specifications are understood and implemented correctly.
- Created detailed product specifications for development and design teams.
- Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
Frontend Team Lead
Kudobuzz
Remote
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Provided technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members.
- Ensured compliance with coding standards, best practices, and guidelines.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by conducting interviews, evaluating candidates' skillset.
- Actively participated in sprint planning meetings to prioritize tasks for front-end developers.
- Led front-end development team to enhance user interface designs.
- Reviewed code submissions for quality assurance and best practices.
Project Manager
Paylend
Nairobi
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project goals and deliverables.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss project updates and address challenges.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure alignment on objectives.
- Prepared reports summarizing project status for management review.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants, and contractors.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
Senior Software Consultant
Made By People
Remote
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Led software development projects from conception to deployment across diverse industries.
- Collaborated with clients to gather requirements and define project scope effectively.
- Designed and implemented software solutions using Agile methodologies for enhanced efficiency.
- Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Conducted code reviews to ensure that high-quality standards were met.
- Performed unit testing of applications before deployment in the production environment.
Senior Software Engineer
Kudobuzz
Remote
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Led code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
- Developed automated testing frameworks to improve software reliability.
- Maintained documentation for software designs, processes, and user guidelines.
- Integrated third-party APIs to enhance application functionalities and user experience.
- Mentored junior staff members in coding best practices and problem-solving techniques.
- Investigated production issues reported by users and provided timely resolutions.
- Helped junior developers with debugging code and technical support.
Junior Software Developer
Edgetech Consults Limited
Nairobi
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Developed and maintained web applications using JavaScript and React frameworks.
- Assisted in designing user interfaces for improved user experience.
- Integrated backend services using RESTful APIs for application functionality.
- Engaged in daily stand-up meetings to discuss project progress and updates.
- Implemented version control practices using Git for collaborative development efforts.
- Resolved coding problems by working closely with senior developers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agric And Technology
Nairobi, Kenya04-2017
Skills
- Analyzing competitor products
- Product roadmapping
- User research
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Feature specification creation
- Agile methodology
- Product vision and strategy
- Product metrics analysis
- Iterative development
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Product Manager
Kudobuzz
06.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Paylend
01.2022 - 04.2023
Frontend Team Lead
Kudobuzz
10.2020 - 06.2024
Senior Software Consultant
Made By People
01.2020 - 11.2020
Senior Software Engineer
Kudobuzz
06.2019 - 10.2020
Junior Software Developer
Edgetech Consults Limited
09.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Information Technology -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agric And Technology
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