Bello Ibrahim - Product Manager

Associate Product Manager

Building user-centered health and fintech products. Technical background, product mindset, healthcare domain expertise.

Currently: Product & Implementation Associate at Bvida Health
Open to Associate PM opportunities in healthtech & fintech
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About Me

I am a product manager with a technical background and healthcare domain expertise. I bridge the gap between engineering, users, and business outcomes.

My journey started in medical laboratory science at University of Lagos, where I led community health initiatives and learned to translate complex healthcare needs into actionable solutions. I transitioned to tech through Altschool Africa's software engineering program, where I discovered my passion for building products that solve real problems.

Today, I combine:

  • Product thinking: User research, feature prioritization, and metrics-driven decisions
  • Technical execution: React, Next.js, API integration, and hands-on development
  • Healthcare context: Deep understanding of patient needs, clinical workflows, and health compliance

I am most excited about products at the intersection of health, fintech, and emerging markets where thoughtful design and technology can dramatically improve lives.

Product-Technical Bridge

I translate between engineering and business fluently. I can spec features, review code, and explain trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.

Healthcare Domain Expertise

4+ years in healthcare (clinical training + healthtech). I understand patient journeys, provider workflows, and health compliance requirements.

Fintech Integration

Implemented Paystack payment systems in production. Co-developed open-source plugin that reduced integration time by 40%.

Work Experience

Product & Implementation Associate

Bvida Health

Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 2025 - Present

  • Implemented Paystack payment integration, improving checkout success rates and user trust
  • Co-developed open-source paystack-payload-plugin, reducing integration time by 40%
  • Partnered with technical and business co-founders to refine product workflows
  • Supported product delivery from design to launch across engineering and operations teams

Frontend Developer & Product Contributor

SickleAid (Altschool Hub Project)

2024 - 2025

  • Built React Native mobile app connecting sickle cell patients to crisis management tools
  • Conducted user research with patients and healthcare professionals, shaping product requirements
  • Designed onboarding flows based on user feedback sessions

Chief Intern, Medical Laboratory Science

University of Lagos Teaching Hospital

Lagos, Nigeria

2023 - 2024

  • Led blood drive campaign, expanding donor turnout by 35% through cross-functional coordination
  • Organized monthly educational seminars, improving community health literacy
  • Managed intern team and coordinated with hospital staff and external partners

Leadership Roles

Senate President, NIMELSSA

Oversaw budgeting, constitution review, and student government strategy

Creative Editor

NIMELSSA Magazine & Final Yearbook. Member Unilag Press Club.

Skills & Tools

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Product Management

  • Product Strategy
  • User Research & Interviews
  • A/B Testing
  • Product Analytics
  • Feature Prioritization
  • Roadmap Planning
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Agile/Scrum
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Technical Skills

  • React / Next.js
  • React Native
  • TypeScript / JavaScript
  • API Integration (REST)
  • Payment Systems (Paystack)
  • Git / GitHub
  • HTML/CSS/Tailwind
  • Responsive Design
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Analytics & Tools

  • Google Analytics
  • Mixpanel
  • Gainsight
  • Figma (Design)
  • Payload CMS
  • Vercel
  • Product Documentation
  • Technical Writing
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Domain Expertise

  • Healthcare Products
  • Fintech Integration
  • E-commerce Platforms
  • Patient Experience Design
  • Clinical Workflows
  • Payment Gateway Integration
  • Health Compliance
  • Emerging Markets

Education & Certifications

In Progress

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McKinsey Forward Program

2025 Cohort

In Progress

Completed

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Product-Led Growth Certification (PLGC)™️

Product School • 2025

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Product Analytics Certification (PAC)™️

Product School • 2025

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Product Discovery Micro-Certification (PDC)™️

Product School • 2025

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Product Prioritization Micro-Certification (PPC)™️

Product School • 2025

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Diploma in Software Engineering (Frontend)

Altschool Africa • 2024

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Bachelor's Degree, Medical Laboratory Science

University of Lagos • 2022

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Basic Life Support (BLS) Training

2024

Product Work

Selected case studies showing product thinking, user impact, and technical execution

Bvida Health
Product & Implementation AssociateJan 2025 - Present

Bvida Health

E-Pharmacy Platform

HealthtechFintechE-commerceAPI Integration

Challenge

Bvida needed to enable secure online payments for prescription medications while maintaining user trust and regulatory compliance in Nigeria's emerging e-pharmacy market.

My Approach

Product Discovery

  • Conducted user interviews with 15+ pharmacy customers to understand payment pain points
  • Analyzed checkout abandonment data showing 65% drop-off at payment stage
  • Researched competitor payment flows and identified friction points

Solution Design

  • Partnered with co-founders to design Paystack integration strategy
  • Defined technical requirements and acceptance criteria for payment flow
  • Documented edge cases (failed transactions, refunds, duplicate charges)

Implementation

  • Led Paystack API implementation alongside engineering team
  • Built and tested payment workflows across multiple scenarios
  • Co-developed open-source paystack-payload-plugin for automated backend workflows

Impact

  • Improved checkout success rates and boosted user trust
  • Reduced payment integration complexity by 40% (documented in plugin repo)
  • Enabled secure transactions for growing user base
  • Open-source plugin now used by other developers industry-wide

Skills Used

Product strategyAPI integrationUser researchCross-functional collaborationTechnical documentation
SickleAid
Frontend Developer & Product Contributor2024 - 2025

SickleAid

Patient Support App

HealthtechMobile AppReact NativePatient Care

Challenge

Sickle cell patients in Nigeria lack accessible tools for crisis management and community support. Most existing solutions are expensive or not mobile-first.

My Approach

User Research

  • Conducted user feedback sessions with sickle cell patients and healthcare professionals
  • Identified critical pain points: lack of crisis information, isolation, difficulty tracking symptoms
  • Mapped patient journey from crisis onset to hospital visit

Product Development

  • Designed onboarding flows based on user feedback
  • Built React Native app with crisis management tools and community features
  • Collaborated with healthcare advisors to ensure medical accuracy

Execution

  • Developed frontend with focus on accessibility and offline functionality
  • Implemented user authentication and profile management
  • Launched pilot program reaching early adopters

Impact

  • Reached early adopters in pilot program with positive feedback
  • Shaped product requirements through direct user engagement with patients and providers
  • Improved access to crisis management tools for underserved patient community

Skills Used

User researchMobile development (React Native)Healthcare product designStakeholder managementPatient experience
Mufbell Studios
Solo Developer & Product Designer2024

Mufbell Studios

Service Business Website

Web DevelopmentSEOLead GenerationClient Project

Challenge

Swimming pool contractor needed online presence to compete with larger companies. Required credible website that generates leads and showcases portfolio.

My Approach

Discovery

  • Interviewed business owner to understand target customers (luxury homeowners, hotels)
  • Analyzed competitor websites to identify differentiation opportunities
  • Defined success metrics: SEO ranking, lead inquiries, time on site

Solution

  • Designed clean, professional site emphasizing portfolio and trust signals
  • Implemented SEO best practices (meta tags, structured data, site speed optimization)
  • Built contact form optimized for lead capture

Execution

  • Developed responsive site with React, TypeScript, Tailwind
  • Optimized for local search ('swimming pool contractor Lagos')
  • Deployed and monitored performance with Google Analytics

Impact

  • Improved Google search ranking from position 30 to 16 for target keywords
  • Generated 21+ clicks per month from organic search
  • Increased lead inquiries and established online credibility
  • Client acquired new customers through improved web presence

Skills Used

Product strategySEO optimizationWeb developmentStakeholder communicationMetrics trackingAnalytics

Let's Connect

I am currently seeking Associate PM or Junior PM roles in healthtech, fintech, or SaaS companies.

If you're building products that improve lives in emerging markets, I would love to chat.

Get in Touch

Location

Lagos, Nigeria (Open to remote)