Abdoul Malik AKOGO
Product Manager & Technology Strategist
abdoulmalik.akogo@gmail.com
+229 01 69 50 62 46
Cotonou, Bénin
linkedin.com/in/abdoul-malik-akogo-023b8819b
Profile
Product & Technology Leader with a strong dual profile marrying strategic product vision (roadmaps, agility, MVPs) and technical architecture development expertise for high performance mobile and Web solutions. Passionate about solving concrete problems through technology.
Professional Experience
Project Management Assistant
August 2025 — PresentTournée Origine Light Tour (Artist Fanicko)
- Assistant to the Project Director (Mr. Marius WATEBA) for this national 8-city tour celebrating Fanicko's 10-year career.
- Assistance in coordinating a triple-impact project: major concerts, solar street lights donation/installation (ESOM), and green entrepreneurship training.
- Lead for the Abomey-Bohicon stage: mobilization of 1,210 people, certification of 676 youths, and organization of a conference with a local entrepreneur panel.
Digital Manager
Feb. 2025 — PresentNaturopharma
- Implementation of the online sales system for parapharmaceutical products.
- Steering of digital strategy, e-commerce, and digital communication.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Oct. 2024 — PresentTIC - Transport InterCité
- Steering the company's technical and digital strategy.
- Design and supervision of web and mobile applications development.
- Supervision of the technical team and coordination of digital projects.
Lecturer in Web Development & IT
Oct. 2024 — PresentEcole Internationale de Graphisme du Benin (EIG)
- Lecturing web development and IT courses to students.
- Supervision of teams during hackathons organized by the school (Scrum Master role).
- Jury member for defenses and hackathons on several occasions.
Skills
Product Management
Product Discovery • Scrum / Agile Sprint • Lean Startup • Design Thinking • Strategic Roadmap • Team Management
Technology & Development
Next.js 15 (React) • React Native / Expo • Node.js / Express • Python (Django) • PostgreSQL / Prisma • GSAP / Tailwind CSS
AI & Modern Tools
Prompt Engineering • LLM / Agent Integration • Copilot / Cursor • Figma • Git & GitHub • FedaPay / Local APIs
Education
Digital Project Management Certification
2023 — 2024Expert It School of Nextmux
Web Design Training
2023Ecole Internationale de Graphisme du Benin (EIG)
Digital Marketing
2021 — 2022Google — Digital Atelier
Certifications
- Digital Entrepreneurship — FORCE-N and ADPME, powered by Mastercard (Ongoing)
- AI for Everyone — Certificate (Ongoing)
- Boost your productivity with Copilot — Microsoft Learn / MTN Skills Academy (March 2026)
- Internet Fundamentals — GSMA / MTN Skills Academy (March 2026)
Selected Projects
Klirô × Allô Lavage
2026 — OngoingFounder & Project Lead
- Design of a digital home eco-friendly car wash platform in Cotonou, combining classic wash and waterless technology.
- Exclusive strategic partnership with Allô Lavage, experienced mobile wash operator.
Aliho
In DevelopmentCo-founder
- Design of a mapping and geolocation solution designed for the African continent.
- Integration of local realities: informal addresses, community points of interest, areas not covered by global platforms.
Kêkênon
In DevelopmentCo-founder
- Mobile smart matching platform for zémidjans (moto-taxis) in Benin.
- Complete digital ecosystem: Client app, Driver app, and centralized administration back-office.
Volunteering & Community
OJEMAO (West African Muslim Youth Organisation)
OngoingInformation and Communication Manager
Member of the organising committee of the next Congress and CIF of OJEMAO.
ACEEMUB (Cultural Association of Muslim Pupils and Students of Benin)
2014 — 2023External Relations and Affairs Manager / Member
Active member of the association since 2014.