Longwul Naanchin

Naanchin, Longwul Matthew- Behind COCIN Church Kwang, Jos, Plateau State. STATE OF ORIGIN : PLATEAU STATE L.G.A ​ : QUA’AN PAN SEX ​ : MALE MARITAL STATUS : MARRIED CAREER OBJECTIVE: To be a team player and participate in work-enduring, seeking self -development, skills advancement while enjoying job satisfaction and having the ability to handle complex assignments effectively, possesses the confidence needed to work and impact my community. TECHNICAL/ PERSONAL SKILLS ●​ Administrative and Supervisory skills ●​ Good interpersonal and communication skills ●​ Problem solving and decision-making skills ●​ Good Report and Creative Skills ●​ Technical and IT Skills ●​ Cross-functional team leadership ●​ Strategic planning ●​ Project Management Skills ●​ Strategic thinking EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED ​​ University of Jos, Jos ​ ​ ​ College of Mary Immaculate, Zawan, Jos​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ DATES ​​ ​ ​ ​ 2017 ​ ​ ​ ​ 2011​ ​ ​ ​ 2005 Children Academy Private School, Abattoir, Jos QUALIFICATION OBTAINED​ ​ Certificate of National Service (NYSC)​ B.Sc. Computer Science ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ DATES ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2019 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2017 Senior Secondary School Certificate ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2011 First School Leaving Certificate ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2005 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS​ ​ ​ ​ ​ DATES Product Launches Micro-certification​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024 Certificate of Completion Software Product Management (Coursera)​ ​ 2024 Certificate of Completion Software Product Management​ ​ ​ ​ 2024 Certificate of Participation Ecosystem Engagement​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2023 Professional Project Management​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2019 Professional Business Management​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2019 Certificate in Web Design​ ​ ​ ​ 2016 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ EXPERIENCE: OPEX CONSULTING​​ 1st Aug 2024 Product Manager, ●​ Created and maintained product documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and release notes, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams ●​ Participates in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring timely delivery of product increments and continuous improvement in the development process. ●​ Developed a major feature of the software, which is the career guide for Aspiring IT Professionals ●​ Monitoring of the task assigned to development team on click up ●​ Worked closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to ensure data-backed product decisions were effectively implemented. HNG ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1st July - 30th Aug 2024 Product Manager, Intern ●​ Created and maintained product documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and release notes, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams ●​ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and launch new software features ●​ Conducted competitive analysis and market research to identify opportunities and gaps, directly influencing the product roadmap and prioritization of key features. ●​ Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring timely delivery of product increments and continuous improvement in the development process. ●​ Regularly updated stakeholders on product progress, milestones, and upcoming releases, fostering transparency and alignment with business objectives ●​ Worked closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to ensure data-backed product decisions were effectively implemented. ●​ Developed and refined user personas based on qualitative and quantitative research, ensuring that product features aligned with the needs of target users PLATEAU STATE INFORMATION COMMUNICATION​ ​ ​ 27th December, 2023. AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY(PICTDA) Program Analyst ●​ Conducts cost-benefit and risk analyses to support decision-making ●​ Prepares detailed reports, presentations, and documentation for leadership and stakeholders ●​ Works closely with cross-functional teams to support program planning and execution. ●​ Communicate findings, recommendations, and insights to internal and external stakeholders. ●​ Assist in training and managing interns and corp members assigned to the Agency ●​ Engaging in external tech-related projects and assignments. NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC)​ ​ 1st February - November 2019. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs CDS) President, Project Manager. ●​ lead and coordinated the activities of the Sustainable Development CDS group, ensuring that all members are actively engaged in various community development projects. This includes delegating tasks, organizing meetings, and facilitating collaboration among members. ●​ Responsible for initiating, planning, and executing sustainable development projects in line with the community's needs and the objectives of the NYSC program. This includes conducting research, identifying local challenges, and designing actionable solutions that promote economic, social, and environmental sustainability. ●​ worked closely with community leaders, local government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders to secure support, partnerships, and resources for the CDS projects. ●​ Ensured that all projects were executed within the set timelines and that they achieved their intended goals. ●​ Promoted awareness of sustainable development principles within the community includes organizing campaigns for mental health, seminars, and workshops on topics such as environmental conservation, climate change, waste management, and other relevant SDGs. ●​ Managed the funds allocated for CDS activities. This involves budgeting for projects, ensuring transparent use of resources, and seeking additional funding when necessary. ●​ Motivated my fellow corps members to actively participate in CDS activities and helped in providing guidance and mentorship to help develop leadership skills among other members. ●​ maintained detailed records of all activities, including project plans, budgets, progress reports, and outcomes. These reports were submitted to NYSC officials and used to assess the success and sustainability of the initiatives. ●​ Executed three project namely purchasing a Public address System for sensitization, construction of seventy (70) school desks and starting of three (3) SDGs Clubs in three different government schools MELECH CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1st March 2016 - Present Project Manager, ●​ Developed comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget, and timing. ●​ Facilitated initial project scoping sessions with stakeholders to align expectations, set milestones, and establish communication protocols. ●​ Organized regular status updates, stakeholder meetings, and project reviews to ensure all were informed of progress, challenges, and changes in scope. ●​ Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders, addressing concerns proactively to maintain satisfaction and trust throughout the project lifecycle. ●​ Created a positive, productive environment through motivation, clear direction, and accountability. ●​ Acted as a central point of contact between departments, removing barriers to productivity and ensuring alignment on priorities. ●​ Conducted risk assessments to identify and address potential project challenges early in the planning stage, developing contingency plans as needed. ●​ Managed issues effectively as they arose, applying creative problem-solving and resource management to minimize delays and cost overruns. ●​ Collaborated closely with team leads to monitor project health, identifying and resolving any obstacles that could impact the project timeline or budget. ●​ Developed and managed project budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and controlling expenses within budget constraints. ●​ Monitored resource usage and adjusted allocations as project needs evolved, balancing cost efficiency with quality outcomes. ●​ Achieved a 10-15% reduction in budget variances by refining cost estimation techniques and introducing more rigorous tracking processes.​ ​ ​ PROJECTS: 1.​ OpexA Learning Application Year : 2024. Description : OpexA is a personalized learning and career development platform that helps individuals grow or transition into tech by identifying their skill gaps and providing tailored courses, tools, and job-matching opportunities. 2.​ Built a Remote Bingo Game Year: 2024 Description: The Remote Bingo Game is a virtual adaptation of the traditional bingo game, designed to bring people together for fun and social interaction, regardless of location. Players join online sessions via a user-friendly platform, where they can access digital bingo cards and participate in live calls. 3.​ Constructionof Seventy (70) school desk for Students Year: 2019 Description: Led a community development initiative to design and construct seventy school desks for students in need. The project aimed to improve the learning environment by providing durable and ergonomic furniture for primary school classrooms. 4.​ Design and Implementation of a Computer-Based Testing System for Primary School Students. Year: 2016​ Description: The system aims to enhance the assessment process by providing a user-friendly interface, automated grading, and immediate feedback to students. The study includes an analysis of educational needs, system architecture, and testing methodologies, contributing valuable insights into the integration of technology in education. Technologies Used: ●​ Programming Languages:, HTML, CSS and PHP ●​ Database Management: MySQL REFEREES Prof D.N Choji Department of Computer Science University of Jos-/- Mr. Ushaseer Tembe Opex Consulting-