Google DevFest SE
In December 2023, the inaugural Google DevFest Lagos Student Edition took place. As the lead product manager, I spearheaded the creation of an informative website, providing attendees with essential event details and facilitating ticket purchases. Collaborating with a diverse team comprising designers, engineers, content writers, and a social media manager, we successfully delivered the inaugural website for the DevFest Lagos Student Edition 2023. This involved me actively working with the development team, translating requirements into technical specifications, creating the product development document, creating the product roadmap, actively checking in on project status and resolving blockers, and conducting product testing to ensure they meet their specified acceptance requirements and meet the Definition of Done.
My Task
As the lead product manager on the project, I did the following
Collaborated with the development team to understand project requirements.
Translated business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
Created a comprehensive product development document outlining key features and functionalities.
Developed a product roadmap to guide the team in achieving project milestones.
Actively monitored project progress and proactively resolved any blockers hindering development.
Conducted thorough product testing to ensure all features met specified acceptance criteria.
Ensured that deliverables adhered to the defined "Definition of Done" criteria.
Engaged in regular check-ins to assess and report on the overall status of the project.
Some of the features we delivered included:
- the ability for attendees to RSVP for a breakout session in order to help the ushering team with crowd control. After you rsvp, you’re able to download a pdf file that shows which sessions you selected.
- the ability to create your custom DevFest SE display picture
- a speaker session that highlights the amazing event speakers
- a user friendly website that captures the entire event information.
I also embraced my creative side as I worked with an amazing designer to create the website unveiling video. It was an exciting 4 weeks sprint and the experience was amazing!! I learnt a great deal working on this project especially some google technologies like Google firebase.