Damilola Adesodun
About Damilola Adesodun
Damilola Adesodun is a Product Specialist currently working at Cowrywise in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. With a background in educational technology and product management, he has previously held roles in instructional design, content acquisition, and programming instruction.
Work at Cowrywise
Damilola Adesodun has been employed at Cowrywise as a Product Specialist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating and enhancing financial products that facilitate user engagement and goal achievement. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that product offerings meet the needs of users and align with the company's objectives. Cowrywise is known for its commitment to promoting financial literacy and discipline among its users.
Previous Experience in Product Development
Prior to his current role, Damilola Adesodun worked at several organizations in various capacities. He served as an Instructional Designer at GESAL for nine months in 2020, where he developed educational materials. He also worked as a Content Acquisition Specialist at Bambooks for five months in 2021. Additionally, he was a Programming Instructor at Daveshoope Code Academy for one year, where he taught programming skills to students. These roles contributed to his expertise in product development and educational technology.
Education and Expertise
Damilola Adesodun holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on Educational Technology from the University of Ilorin, which he completed from 2013 to 2017. He further enhanced his skills in product management by obtaining a certification from ProductDive in 2020. Recently, he completed an additional course in Product Management, focusing on product ideation and user interaction. This educational background supports his current role in product development.
Advocacy for Financial Discipline
Damilola Adesodun advocates for financial discipline as a strategy to reduce economic disparity. He works with an organization that promotes financial literacy and responsible financial practices among Africans and globally. His belief in the importance of intelligent conversations reflects his commitment to fostering discussions that can lead to better financial understanding and practices.