Abasiakara Ekanem

ABASIAKARA EKANEM Abuja, Nigeria |- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-oriented Product Manager with experience leading the full product lifecycle from discovery to MVP delivery. Proven track record in user research, competitive analysis, and executing go-to-market strategies across both digital and physical product sectors. Adept at managing agile workflows and facilitating cross-functional collaboration between engineering, design, and business stakeholders to drive data-informed decisions. WORK EXPERIENCE May 2025 – January 2026 Cookbeta – Enoverlab (Remote) • Owned the full product lifecycle from ideation to MVP launch, coordinating across engineering, design, and stakeholder teams. • Conducted 100+ user interviews to validate assumptions and inform product decisions, reducing rework during development. • Authored product requirements documents (PRDs) that provided clear scope and direction for the engineering team. • Managed agile workflows to deliver the MVP on schedule. Lead Product Manager (Internship) Product Manager (Animal Feed & Distribution) Goshen Farms (Akwa Ibom, Nigeria) April 2023 – March 2024 • Managed the end-to-end lifecycle for a portfolio of animal feed products, optimizing raw material sourcing, formulation, and market distribution. • Defined product roadmaps aligned with seasonal demand cycles and supply chain constraints to ensure consistent stock availability. • Conducted discovery interviews with farmers to identify quality gaps, translating insights into new SKU development and formulation improvements. • Executed go-to-market strategies for live animal distribution, including buyer segmentation, pricing tiers, and retail channel selection. • Monitored product performance metrics and reorder frequency to inform inventory planning and reduce waste. Product Manager August 2023 – November 2023 Schemeup (Contract) • • • Conducted competitive analysis across four automation and AI-based data processing platforms, identifying differentiation opportunities in accuracy, scalability, and workflow integration. Developed a market entry strategy covering ICP definition, value proposition, pricing considerations, and GTM channels. Synthesized market research and feasibility insights to support executive go/no-go decisions and investment prioritization. EDUCATION B.B.A., Business Administration 2024 Nexford University CERTIFICATIONS Certificate of Completion – Product Management Nexford University & Enoverlab SKILLS Product & Strategy: Product roadmapping, user research, competitive analysis, PRD writing, go-to-market strategy, agile methodologies, sprint planning, product analytics, A/B testing, product discovery, agile/scrum Tools: Jira, Figma, Slack, Zoom, Notion, Google Analytics Core Competencies: Cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, requirements gathering, market research, problem-solving, remote team leadership, documentation