Tom Maina Chege

Product Manager & Software Developer

Transforming ideas into user-centric solutions with 3+ years of experience in product lifecycle management and cross-functional team leadership.

Tom Maina Chege

About Me

Crafting Digital Experiences

I'm a passionate Product Manager with over 3 years of dedicated practice in product management, backed by a robust background in sales and business development. My expertise lies in understanding user needs deeply and crafting high ROI solutions through a user-centric approach to product lifecycle management.

3+

Years Experience

200%

Growth Achieved

10+

Products Managed

Tom Maina Chege

Tom Maina Chege

Product Manager

Nairobi, Kenya

Product Strategy

Developing vision and roadmaps

Team Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Data Analytics

Informed decision making

Experience

Professional Journey

Product Manager

Peach Cars

08/2023 - 05/2024

  • Developed and implemented a flexible product roadmap aligned with business goals and market dynamics

  • Directed and coordinated cross-functional teams in product development lifecycle

  • Utilized data analytics to inform product strategy and optimize processes

Product Strategy Team Leadership Data Analytics

Product Manager

Marketforce Technologies

01/2022 - 08/2023

  • Successfully managed the product portfolio through strategic expansions, enhancements, and retirements

  • Developed and gained approval for comprehensive short-term and long-term product roadmaps

  • Orchestrated seamless coordination among cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle

Portfolio Management Strategic Planning Cross-functional Leadership

Skills & Expertise

What I Bring to the Table

Product Management

  • Product Planning
  • Product Development
  • Product Roadmaps
  • Go-to-Market Plans

Technical Skills

  • Software Testing
  • Software Development
  • Data Analytics
  • User Research

Business & Strategy

  • Market Research
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Value Proposition
  • Strategic Planning

Leadership

  • Team Management
  • Cross-functional Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Agile Methodologies

Achievements

Key Accomplishments

Team Transition Leadership

Successfully led the transition of product development from an external team to an in-house team at Peach Cars, completing the process within a 3-month timeframe while maintaining product quality and development momentum.

200% Growth Driver

Drove 200% organic growth in app downloads through strategic product enhancements and user-centric improvements.

Recognition Excellence

Recognized several times in townhalls as PM of the month for outstanding performance and leadership.

Get In Touch

Let's Work Together

Ready to discuss your next product challenge? I'd love to hear from you.

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Location

Nairobi, Kenya