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Sarah Koyejo Oluwatosin

Sarah Koyejo Oluwatosin

Senior Product Designer, Nedbank, South Africa

Lagos, Nigeria

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Sarah K. Oluwatosin stands out as a distinguished lead product designer and medtech entrepreneur, whose career is a testament to her passion for marrying innovative design with healthcare technology. Her academic roots are in biochemistry, leading her from a Bachelor of Science degree from Ekiti State University to a Master of Science in Cell Biology & Genetics from the University of Lagos. Her studies emphasized the crucial intersections of molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, and technology in healthcare, setting a solid foundation for her career.

Professionally, Sarah has demonstrated an exceptional ability to merge business objectives with cutting-edge design principles, creating impactful digital solutions. At Alpha Instincts Technologies, which she co-founded, she plays a pivotal role in developing early breast cancer detection technologies and enhancing healthcare accessibility for women. Her leadership here highlights her skills in steering product vision, managing the development lifecycle, and strategically aligning products with business objectives.

In a significant career move at Nedbank (South Africa), Sarah transitioned from to a new team dedicated to the design of ATMs and Self-Service Kiosks. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience and functionality, applying her deep understanding of user-centric design to the banking sector's digital interfaces. Her work aims to streamline customer interactions and improve service delivery through these essential banking touchpoints.

Before this transition, her role as Lead Product Designer at Nedbank involved innovating the Wealth Management Team's staff portal, targeting productivity boosts and a significant return on investment increase. Her time at Sendy Limited (Nairobi, Kenya) and Upland Software (Texas, USA) showcases her adeptness in solving complex design challenges in enterprise applications and healthcare technologies.

Sarah's commitment extends beyond her professional achievements to include significant contributions to professional development and community engagement. She is an advocate for women in technology and leadership, actively participating in and organizing events that support this cause. Notably, Sarah has been a prominent speaker at various International Women's Day celebrations, including events organized by Mentally Aware Initiative Nigeria, Oncopadi Technologies Lagos, and Why Finite in 2023 and Google WomenWill in 2020. These speaking engagements underscore her role as a thought leader and advocate for women's empowerment in tech and healthcare sectors.

In addition to speaking and volunteering, Sarah is focused on the development of pioneering health tech solutions using breakthrough technologies, as well as building wholesome communities for women.

Area of Expertise

  • Information & Communications Technology
  • Health & Medical

Topics

  • Conversational AI
  • Conversational AI Design
  • MedTech
  • HealthTech

Sarah Koyejo Oluwatosin

Senior Product Designer, Nedbank, South Africa

Lagos, Nigeria

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