Ayanda N. - Innovation & Technology Lead | FRATCH

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present

1 year 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Innovation & Technology Lead

Tanit New Earth Solutions

Translated client briefings into structured implementation roadmaps for a new digital platform, coordinating UX, development, and QA teams across three time zones.
Established iterative reviews and feedback loops to ensure usability and creative vision aligned with technical feasibility.
Result: Developed a platform that strengthened customer engagement and positioned the company for future funding rounds.

Oct 2021 - Sep 2023

2 years

Strategic Project Consultant

ILRI (CGIAR)

Led digital agriculture projects in multiple countries and clarified changing requirements through re-briefings and stakeholder workshops.
Implemented agile project management methods in grant-funded initiatives, improving speed, transparency, and collaboration.
Result: Increased predictability and partner trust, enabling teams to reliably meet milestones in complex environments.

Oct 2018 - Jan 2021

2 years 4 months

Innovation & Scaling Expert

Welthungerhilfe

Evaluated and designed digital pilot projects in India, Uganda, and Afghanistan, adjusting proposals to engage both funders and local partners.
Coordinated design, development, and QA teams to ensure product iterations met both the client's vision and operational requirements.
Result: Successfully scaled pilot projects into multi-year programs, boosting the organization's credibility with funders.

Jul 2013 - Mar 2017

3 years 9 months

Senior Product Manager – Digital Strategy

Ownpower Consulting

Led the development of a SaaS platform and translated client concepts into structured project plans with clear milestones.
Coordinated over eleven stakeholders from government, fintech, and creative agencies to align expectations and outcomes.
Result: Launched a platform that digitized processes and strengthened customer relationships.

Jan 2011 - Jun 2013

2 years 6 months

Senior Innovation Analyst

Old Mutual (Global Division)

Conducted market and user research for digital insurance initiatives in several African markets.
Collaborated with technical and creative teams to develop mobile prototypes that balanced design ambitions with feasibility.
Result: Supported strategic investment decisions and shaped the company's digital transformation agenda.

Languages

English

Native

German

Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

UCT Graduate School of Business

MPhil in Inclusive Innovation · Inclusive Innovation · South Africa

Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

University of Cape Town

Postgraduate Diploma in Business & Systems Analysis · Business & Systems Analysis · South Africa

Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

Stellenbosch University

B.A. Honours in International Relations · International Relations · South Africa

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

StartupBootCamp – Entrepreneur Fellowship

Amsterdam

Avant Now – Entrepreneur Fellowship

Berlin

Le Wagon Bootcamp – Data Science & ML

Berlin

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