Emmanuel Adigwe
About Emmanuel Adigwe
Emmanuel Adigwe is a Product Designer with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies, including Cognite and Access Bank. He has contributed to significant projects, such as designing a mobile banking application at Globus Bank, and has a background in computer science from Covenant University.
Work at Cognite
Emmanuel Adigwe has been employed at Cognite as a Product Designer since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to the company's data operations, focusing on enhancing user experience and product design. Cognite is recognized as Norway's first unicorn, indicating its significant valuation and impact in the tech industry.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to his current position, Emmanuel worked at Globus Bank as the Lead Product Designer from 2019 to 2020. He was instrumental in the development of the bank's first retail mobile banking application, which led to increased customer acquisition. He also served as a Product Designer at Access Bank from 2018 to 2019, where he designed financial product experiences for a large customer base.
Early Career and Instruction Roles
Emmanuel began his career as an IT Support Engineer intern at Dreamworks Integrated Systems Ltd from 2013 to 2014. He later worked as a Microsoft Office Suite and MySQL Instructor at Idea Konsult Ltd for five months in 2012. His experience also includes a role as a Customer Relationship Officer at Access Bank from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Emmanuel Adigwe earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Covenant University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in technology and design, which he applies in his various roles in product design and user experience.
Contributions to Co-creation Hub Nigeria
At Co-creation Hub Nigeria (CcHUB), Emmanuel worked as a Product Designer from 2020 to 2021. He collaborated with a cross-functional team in the R&D lab, focusing on initiatives aimed at driving growth in Africa, particularly in the Public Health, Governance, and Education sectors.