I am product manager passionate about fuelling startup triumphs, collaboratively taking them from concept to customer advocacy. To achieve this, I support team(s) with the focus they need to build customer-centric products, so as to ultimately drive bottom-line business growth.
I am also a tech education advocate and entrepreneur who invests her weekends into venture building, human capital development, and speaking/teaching engagements in the tech ecosystem.
In September 2023, I received the prestigious She Code Africa Rising Star Award ✨
🏘️ I'm currently working out of Ibadan, Nigeria (GMT+1)
🌐 I am open to opportunities from across the world.
Current
Junior Product Manager, Okra
Previous
Product Manager, Swipe
Associate Product Manager, Oobla
Customer Success and Associate Product Manager, CodeNest Africa
Superpowers
Product Discovery, Development and Management.
User Research and Competitive Analysis.
Agile Project Management
Stellar Communicator and Leader.
Cross-Functional Collaboration.
Stakeholder Management and Feedback Loop.
UX Writing and Design.
Product Analytics.
API Integrations.
I co-founded a social enterprise called Product Tent in May 2022. Product Tent serves as an incubator and community for individuals involved in product development, including both talented individuals and entrepreneurs. Since our inception, we have successfully launched and completed three cohorts of learning, equipping over 150 individuals with valuable product skills across Africa and Europe. Additionally, we have collaborated with more than 10 tech entrepreneurs, assisting them in the development and expansion of their innovative ideas.
I am also enthusiastic about helping and empowering tech professionals at different points in their careers. By providing guidance and coaching, I collaborate closely with individuals to discover their strengths, establish career objectives, and enhance the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed, reach their desired career outcomes, and make a significant contribution to the tech industry.
Gladys was and is a rockstar! She was our first PM at Oobla, and she helped us navigate and scale our product through a pivot across industries. She is detail oriented, cares about the user and always rises up to the different challenges that come with the role. I am glad to have worked with her and I would definitely do so again! - Jubril Juma, CEO Oobla
I had the pleasure of working with Gladys and she consistently impressed me with her exceptional leadership and strategic thinking. Gladys is a proactive and results-oriented professional who excels at cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving. Beyond her technical expertise, Gladys is a pleasure to work with. She is a natural leader who motivates and inspires her team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Her positive attitude and ability to adapt to changing priorities make her an asset to any organization. I have no doubt that Gladys will continue to excel as a product manager and make significant contributions to any team she joins. I highly recommend her without reservation. - Motunrayo, my line manager at Funema
Gladys is an awesome team member. She's very diligent at her work(s) and she makes working with her easy. She's always delivering on time and trying every means possible to make working her easy for other team mates. She has a lovely interpersonal skills and she blends easily into the company's culture when we worked together. - Peter, my co-worker at CodeNest Africa