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Alec L'Hoste

Alec L'Hoste

Havelock North,Hastings

Summary

Experienced and highly determined product evangelist, passionate about developing innovative methods to solve customer problems. Specializes in leading teams through product vision and strategy design and execution. Comfortable working in fast-paced and deadline-driven environments that require team work, collaboration and emphasises the importance of releasing early and often.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Manager

Fingermark Ltd
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Established clear product vision and strategy, aligning business goals with customer needs.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget constraints.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies for more efficient project management and team collaboration.
  • Streamlined the product development process for faster time-to-market and improved efficiency.
  • Optimized pricing strategy through thorough market research and data analysis
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration across departments for seamless product development.
  • Mentored Product Owners in effective product management techniques and industry best practices.
  • Facilitated increased product awareness within the organisation through active promotion.
  • Worked collaboratively with developers, senior-level stakeholders and partners to collect data on deficiencies and provide solutions to long-standing issues.
  • Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.

Product Manager

Re-Leased
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created the product vision and strategy for my vertical based on customer needs,
  • Owned and communicated the product roadmap,
  • Worked with engineering and other departments to facilitate and implement a product-led culture.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members
  • Managed stakeholder expectations effectively throughout the entire product development process.
  • Continuously monitored customer feedback channels after launch to gather insightful data for future iterations or updates.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
  • Worked with Product Marketing to launch effective software updates internally and to customers.
  • Increased product adoption by developing and implementing effective onboarding strategies.
  • Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.

Senior Product Owner

DigiOutsource
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing agile methodologies and continuously refining backlog priorities.
  • Launched both iOS & Android mobile apps for hippodromeonline.com,
  • Increased web registration by 120% through AB testing new flows and designs,
  • Conceptualized a product re-design which met creative, product, tech and business objectives,
  • Developed the product vision and strategy and presented to the executive committee,
  • Translated the vision and strategy into objectives and tasks, forming a product roadmap,
  • Determined key performance indicators to track progress against tasks and objectives,
  • Used GA (google analytics) to create custom reports for each products performance and engagement metrics,
  • Created and owned fortnightly calls with marketing, customer experience, design and UX teams to drive the product and customer journeys forward using analytics, customer feedback, and best practices.

Product Owner

OOBA
01.2016 - 08.2018

Senior Channel Manager

HOMECHOICE
10.2014 - 12.2015

Content Manager

OLX
04.2012 - 09.2014

Marketing Manager

OLX
09.2010 - 03.2012

Education

Advanced CSPO -

Scrum Alliance
01.2020

CSPO -

Scrum Alliance
01.2018

Project Management -

Xpert
01.2017

Product Management -

Deloitte Digital
01.2015

MDP -

Stellenbosch University
01.2013

Digital Marketing -

Quirk
01.2011

BTech Marketing: Honors -

Cape Technikon
01.2005

Matric -

Pinelands High School
01.1998

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Product Discovery and Planning
  • Prioritization
  • Product Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving

Accomplishments

  • A competitive sportsman, representing my province at a national level in Hockey, Football and Cricket in South Africa.
  • The first in my family to obtain a university degree.
  • I have the most amazing family!
  • I've been extremely fortunate to work with some brilliant people and have learned so much from them.

Affiliations

  • Husband, Dad, Outdoor Enthusiast, BBQ Champion

Timeline

Product Manager

Fingermark Ltd
08.2022 - 09.2023

Product Manager

Re-Leased
01.2022 - 08.2022

Senior Product Owner

DigiOutsource
09.2018 - 06.2021

Product Owner

OOBA
01.2016 - 08.2018

Senior Channel Manager

HOMECHOICE
10.2014 - 12.2015

Content Manager

OLX
04.2012 - 09.2014

Marketing Manager

OLX
09.2010 - 03.2012

Advanced CSPO -

Scrum Alliance

CSPO -

Scrum Alliance

Project Management -

Xpert

Product Management -

Deloitte Digital

MDP -

Stellenbosch University

Digital Marketing -

Quirk

BTech Marketing: Honors -

Cape Technikon

Matric -

Pinelands High School

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