Tochukwu Uwakeme
Nigeria

Tochukwu is an accomplished and tech-savvy professional with extensive experience in directing and overseeing software engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems according to business needs. As Senior Product Owner, Tochukwu oversees staff and global DevOps engineers to maintain robust people-oriented operations in high-pressure and fast-paced environment using workforce tools for general client needs, user experience, and organizational technical documentation. He builds professional relationships with customers addressing and resolving stakeholders’ concerns about products management and features as well as implements strategies to drive growth, increase revenue, reduce cost, and improve the digital experience for customers. He equally sits on the board of KemResource, where he coordinates agricultural produce and raw materials processing and optimization for export from Africa to other global markets. A Mandela Washington Fellow, UNCTAD-Alibaba eFounders Fellow, and a United Nations GoalKeepers delegate. He holds a master’s in product management from the University of Maryland.