Steve Mogbo
10+ YRS EXP
Product & Cybersecurity Manager

SteveMogbo

10+ years building secure, scalable digital products serving patients across Nigeria

Results-driven Product & Cybersecurity Manager specializing in e-commerce and health-tech. I align business goals with technical solutions, embed cybersecurity into product lifecycles, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver products users trust.

10+
Years of IT Experience
5K+
Users Protected
0
Data Breaches Reported
Steve Mogbo
Core Competencies
Product Strategy Cybersecurity Agile / Scrum NDPR / GDPR Risk Assessment ISO 27001 AWS / GCP Ethical Hacking
Expertise

What I bring to the table

A rare dual expertise — product thinking with security depth — shaped over a decade of hands-on delivery.

Product Management
  • Product Strategy & Roadmapping
  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies
  • Stakeholder Management
  • User Research & Feature Prioritisation
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Cybersecurity
  • Security Architecture & Threat Modelling
  • Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
  • Encryption & Authentication (AES-256, TLS)
  • Risk Assessment & Incident Response
  • Secure SDLC & Code Review
Compliance & Governance
  • NDPR & GDPR Compliance
  • ISO 27001 & NIST Frameworks
  • Privacy by Design
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments
  • DPO Advisory & NDPC Engagement
Cloud & Infrastructure
  • AWS & GCP Cloud Infrastructure
  • Linux Systems Administration
  • Network Security & Troubleshooting
  • DevSecOps Collaboration
  • SIEM & Audit Log Management
Analytics & Tools
  • SQL & Power BI Dashboards
  • QlikView Analytics
  • Jira & Agile Tooling
  • Brainstorming
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
Leadership & Soft Skills
  • High-Performance Team Building
  • Effective Communication & Collaboration
  • Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
  • Vendor & Third-Party Management
  • Executive Stakeholder Engagement
Career

Work Experience

Over a decade building secure digital products across health-tech and e-commerce — from individual contributor to manager.

Advantage Health Africa
Nov 2022 – Present · Remote
Konga
Apr 2021 – Jan 2022 · Lagos
Konga
Mar 2015 – Apr 2021 · Lagos
Adibba Online
Dec 2013 – Jan 2015 · Lagos
Product & Cybersecurity Manager
Advantage Health Africa
November 2022 – Present · Remote
  • Manage AHA products through strategy, planning, development and full lifecycle management across health-tech platforms serving patients across Nigeria.
  • Lead a high-performing team of 10+ tech professionals to develop and deliver innovative, security-focused digital products, ensuring data protection and compliance.
  • Collaborate with developers to enforce secure coding practices through code reviews, vulnerability scanning, and security controls embedded in the SDLC.
  • Manage cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with data privacy and cybersecurity best practices across AWS and GCP environments.
  • Coordinate testing, QA and verification activities before system deployments or product releases, maintaining zero reportable data breaches.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to align security goals with business operations, including 1,250+ pharmacy partners.
  • Led the organisation's data protection and privacy audit, resulting in successful acquisition of a Data Protection Licence & Kitemark from the NDPC.
Acting Manager, Production
Konga
April 2021 – January 2022 · Lagos, Nigeria
  • Led the production team to ensure timely uploads and quality assurance of thousands of SKUs across the e-commerce platform.
  • Oversaw bulk upload and optimisation of promo products for the annual Yakata sales campaign, driving 200K+ orders and generating ₦1B+ in revenue.
  • Collaborated with DevSecOps to identify, assess, and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in web and mobile platforms.
  • Drove team performance through clear objectives, training, and feedback — fostering a high-performance culture across the production unit.
IT & Process Improvement Analyst
Konga
March 2015 – April 2021 · Lagos, Nigeria
  • Created IT knowledge base documentation on Jira to streamline issue resolution and employee onboarding.
  • Strengthened cybersecurity posture by maintaining up-to-date antivirus software and enforcing network protection measures.
  • Improved data accuracy and business insights through SQL queries, Power BI dashboards, and QlikView reports for daily analytics and decision-making.
  • Improved user satisfaction by enhancing site navigation and filtering with the Algolia Search API.
  • Monitored website uptime and escalated incidents promptly, minimising operational disruptions.
IT Strategist
Adibba Online
December 2013 – January 2015 · Lagos, Nigeria
  • Automated bulk product uploads via scripting, significantly reducing manual workload and time-to-market.
  • Ensured data integrity and endpoint protection through antivirus deployment and system maintenance.
  • Oversaw FTP live server operations to maintain product consistency across the platform.
Portfolio

Featured Projects

Secure, compliant, human-centred digital products built for the African market and beyond.

myAdvantage
myAdvantage
Advantage Health Africa

Secure, NDPR & GDPR-compliant health coverage platform serving patients across Nigeria with subscription medicine, teleconsultation, and pharmacy fulfilment services across all 36 states. I own the security architecture and product roadmap — achieving zero data breaches and a Data Protection Licence from the NDPC.

Security Architecture NDPR / GDPR InsurTech
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Konga
Yakata Sales Campaign
Konga

Led production operations for Konga's flagship annual sales event. Oversaw bulk product uploads and optimisation for thousands of SKUs, driving over 200,000 orders and generating ₦1 billion+ in revenue. Collaborated with DevSecOps to mitigate vulnerabilities throughout the campaign period.

E-Commerce ₦1B+ Revenue DevSecOps 200K+ Orders
Data Security Awareness Programme
Advantage Health Africa

Spearhead a company-wide data security awareness initiative that has transformed employee security behaviour. Delivered targeted phishing simulation and awareness training that resulted in a 90% reduction in phishing click rates — dramatically strengthening AHA's human security layer.

Security Training 90% Reduction Phishing Defence
NDPC Data Protection Audit
Advantage Health Africa

Led AHA's formal data protection and privacy audit end-to-end — coordinating across legal, engineering, and operations to achieve full NDPR compliance. Successfully obtained a Data Protection Licence & Kitemark from the Nigerian Data Protection Commission, reinforcing AHA's regulatory standing.

NDPR Compliance NDPC Licence Data Governance
Recognition

Key Accomplishments

A track record of measurable impact — from product launches to regulatory wins and industry recognition.

01
2 Major Products Launched in Nine Months

Successfully launched two major healthcare products within nine months at Advantage Health Africa, significantly improving access and affordability of quality healthcare solutions for Nigerians.

02
90% Reduction in Phishing Click Rates

Spearheaded a company-wide data security awareness programme with targeted employee training, resulting in a 90% reduction in phishing click rates across the organisation.

03
Employee of the Year — Top H2 2025 Appraisal

Awarded "Employee of the Year" for exceptional leadership in building innovative products, driving operational excellence, and achieving the highest H2 2025 appraisal score across the organisation.

04
NDPC Data Protection Licence & Kitemark

Led AHA's data protection and privacy audit to successful completion, resulting in the acquisition of a Data Protection Licence & Kitemark from the NDPC — reinforcing compliance and demonstrating strong regulatory and data governance standards.

05
Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award

MyMedicines Africa — a platform built under my product and security leadership — won the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award, receiving €25,000 in cash and €25,000 in accelerator programme support.

06
Zero Data Breaches Across Products

Maintained a perfect zero-breach record across both myAdvantage and MyMedicines platforms — attributable to layered security architecture, quarterly VAPT programmes, and proactive anomaly detection on pharmacy API layers.

Affiliations & Community

Giving Back to the Industry

Leadership beyond the day job — building pathways and community for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Black Cybersecurity Association
Director
Black Cybersecurity Association
Building community, mentorship & career opportunity in cybersecurity
BCA is a welcoming and inclusive non-profit organisation focused on building community, mentorship, and job opportunities for underrepresented people of colour in the cybersecurity space.
Community Building Mentorship Job Opportunities DEI in Tech Cybersecurity Education
As a Director at BCA, I help shape strategy, grow the network, and ensure underrepresented professionals have access to the resources, mentors, and opportunities that make careers in cybersecurity possible.
Get in Touch

Let's connect

I'm always open to conversations about product strategy, cybersecurity, healthtech, and building secure digital products for Africa and beyond.

Location
Lagos, Nigeria