Maryam O.
About Maryam O.
Maryam O. is a Senior Product Manager at Cision, specializing in Data Ingestion and Integrations, and a mentor in the Women in Technology Mentoring Programme at Reed.
Current Roles at Cision and Reed
Maryam O. currently holds the position of Senior Product Manager, specializing in Data Ingestion and Integrations on a global scale at Cision. Alongside her role at Cision, she also serves as a mentor in the Women in Technology Mentoring Programme at Reed, where she supports and guides aspiring female professionals in the tech industry.
Educational Background
Maryam O. completed her Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems from Cranfield University between 2011 and 2012. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. These academic achievements have laid a strong foundation for her expertise in the technical and management domains.
Professional Experience
With over a decade of experience, Maryam O. has worked across various sectors, focusing on Agile, Data, Digital, and E-Commerce. Her experience spans the full product and project lifecycle, including software development, project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and market launch/closing. She adeptly employs both AGILE and Waterfall methodologies to deliver comprehensive system solutions.
Product Management Skills
Maryam O. is known for her capability in leading work-streams for deep dive analysis, conducting impact assessments, defining requirements, and creating functional designs aligned with business objectives. Her skills in developing coherent and complete system solutions are validated through her efficient use of both AGILE and Waterfall methodologies.
Effective Communication
One of Maryam O.'s key strengths lies in her exceptional communication skills. She has a proven ability to quickly grasp complex concepts, document them accurately, and communicate them effectively to various stakeholders within the business. This proficiency ensures that her team and business partners are always well-informed and aligned with project goals.