Product Manager · Builder · Problem Solver

Building products that

I'm Okikijesu Ezekiel Ìyànúolùwà — a product-minded technologist passionate about building digital tools that solve real-world problems and create meaningful experiences.

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About Me

Curious by nature,
driven by impact.

I'm Okikijesu Ezekiel Ìyànúolùwà — a product-minded builder with a deep passion for creating digital experiences that solve meaningful problems. I sit at the intersection of strategy, design thinking, and technology to build products people actually love.

My approach starts with understanding people — their pains, their goals, and the invisible friction in their everyday lives. From there, I translate insights into clear product visions, define MVPs with ruthless focus, and think in systems to build solutions that scale.

I'm particularly drawn to products that expand access and opportunity — tools for learners, creators, families, and communities that are often underserved by mainstream technology.

Product Strategy User Research MVP Definition Roadmapping Design Thinking Market Analysis Agile / Scrum Figma Systems Thinking

My Product Philosophy

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Start with the problem, not the solution

Great products are born from deep understanding of real pain, not feature lists.

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Build small, learn fast

An MVP shipped today beats a perfect product that never launches.

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Empathy is a superpower

Understanding your users at a human level is the ultimate competitive advantage.

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Clarity over complexity

The best products feel simple. That simplicity is the result of hard decisions.

What I bring
to the table.

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Hard Skills

Product &
Technical

  • Product Management
  • Product Strategy & Planning
  • Writing PRDs
  • User Research & Problem Identification
  • Feature Planning & Product Thinking
  • Front-End Basics (HTML, CSS, JS, React)
  • Storytelling
  • Writing
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Soft Skills

People &
Mindset

  • Communication & Documentation
  • Problem Solving
  • Creative Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
Core Trait

Curiosity &
Learning

  • Relentlessly curious about people, products & systems
  • Self-directed learner who grows through building
  • Always asking "why does this problem exist?"
  • Turns every project into a learning opportunity

Products I've imagined
& defined.

Five product concepts — from discovery through MVP definition — each grounded in real human problems.

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01 / 05 EdTech
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StudyPilot
Smart Study Assistant

A digital study assistant helping students build consistent learning habits through personalized scheduling, reminders, and progress tracking.

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02 / 05 Consumer
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GroceryMate
Smart Grocery Management

A mobile app helping households track groceries, reduce food waste, and discover recipes from available ingredients.

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03 / 05 Personal Dev
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Couples OS
Relationship Growth Platform

A shared digital platform empowering couples to grow intentionally through check-ins, shared goals, and guided communication.

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04 / 05 EdGame
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BrainBattle
Gamified Tech Learning

A gamified quiz platform making tech learning addictive — where learners compete and deepen knowledge through challenges.

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05 / 05 Featured
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HeartReminder
Smart Relationship Reminder App

A relationship-first app helping people never miss birthdays, anniversaries, and moments that matter — with multi-stage smart reminders and one-tap actions to reach out instantly.

"We don't just remind you — we help you show up."

My product thinking
process.

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Step 01

Discover

Observe real behavior, listen for pain, and ask better questions to uncover problems worth solving.

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Step 02

Define

Frame the core problem clearly. Align on who the user is and what success truly looks like.

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Step 03

Ideate

Generate diverse solutions without constraints, then filter ruthlessly for impact and feasibility.

Step 04

Prioritize

Identify the smallest set of features that deliver the highest value — that's the MVP.

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Step 05

Launch & Learn

Ship early, gather feedback, measure outcomes, and iterate toward product-market fit.

Ready to build
something great?

I'm actively looking for product management opportunities where I can contribute, learn, and grow. Whether you're building something bold or need a product thinker to join your team — let's talk.

Open to

Full-time PM Roles

Junior to mid-level product management positions

Contract & Consulting

Product strategy, roadmap definition, user research

Collaborations

Partnering with founders building meaningful products