Misrat Akinyele
About Misrat Akinyele
Misrat Akinyele is an Associate Product Manager with a strong background in product development and market strategy, currently working at Altir in Philadelphia. Akinyele has successfully led product initiatives in various sectors, including AI music and construction supply chains, and holds advanced degrees in Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management.
Work at Altir
Misrat Akinyele has been serving as an Associate Product Manager at Altir since 2021. In this role, Akinyele collaborates with product marketing to define the product vision, develop go-to-market strategies, and establish pricing and communication plans. Akinyele is responsible for setting success metrics for product launches, ensuring alignment with market needs and business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Akinyele holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Supply Chain and Information Systems from Penn State University, where studies took place from 2011 to 2015. Akinyele furthered education with a Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics from Penn State Great Valley, completed in 2020. Additionally, Akinyele participated in a study abroad program at East China Normal University in 2013, focusing on Business, Language, and Culture.
Background
Before joining Altir, Akinyele gained valuable experience in various roles. Akinyele worked as a Supply Chain Analyst at Cummins Inc. from 2015 to 2017 and as a Diversity Procurement Intern in 2014. Akinyele also held a position as a Solution Design Intern at LLamasoft, Inc. in 2020. Akinyele's academic background includes a strong foundation in sciences, having studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Advanced Mathematics at Ronik Comprehensive School.
Achievements in Product Management
Akinyele has led significant initiatives in product management, including the growth of an AI music startup to over 1 million users through market research and strategic planning. Akinyele has authored and delivered over 2000 user stories, bugs, and enhancements for a cross-functional agile development team. Akinyele also revamped product priorities for a construction supply chain startup, aligning key features with business goals and user needs.
Specialization in Product Development
Akinyele specializes in breaking down Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) into detailed feature specifications and tasks for various personas. Akinyele focuses on developing workflows and use cases, collaborating on UI mockups to enhance user experience. This specialization supports effective product development and ensures that user needs are met throughout the product lifecycle.