Michael Akpan Psm, Pspo, Cbap®
About Michael Akpan Psm, Pspo, Cbap®
Michael Akpan is a Senior Product Owner with extensive experience in digital product development across various industries. He currently works at Bounteous and TheSkillGarage, utilizing his expertise in process modeling and customer-focused strategies to enhance digital product experiences.
Work at Bounteous
Michael Akpan has been serving as a Senior Product Owner at Bounteous since 2021. In this role, he facilitates workshops and applies his proficiency in BPMN and process modeling to enhance product development. His focus is on delivering effective stakeholder solutions and improving digital product experiences.
Current Role at TheSkillGarage
In addition to his position at Bounteous, Michael Akpan is also the Lead Product Management Coach at TheSkillGarage, a role he has held since 2021. He leverages his extensive experience in product management to coach and guide others in the field, contributing to the development of future product leaders.
Previous Work Experience
Michael Akpan has accumulated over six years of experience in digital product development across various industries. He previously worked at Digital Bananas Technology as a Digital Business Analyst from 2014 to 2016, and later as a Lead Business Analyst (Product Manager) from 2016 to 2019. He also held roles at Havas CX as a Business Analyst and Scrum Master in 2019, and as a Product Owner from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Michael Akpan holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the University of Uyo and a Master's degree in Chemical Process Engineering from UCL. He also studied Business Management at York University. His educational background supports his expertise in digital product development, where he applies engineering concepts to problem-solving.
Skills and Methodologies
Michael Akpan is skilled in various methodologies including Design Thinking, Lean Six Sigma, Agile Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall. His expertise encompasses requirement engineering, stakeholder management, product strategy, roadmapping, market research, and digital marketing. He specializes in web and mobile strategy, product development, and process improvement.