About Kara
Kara Ntumy is a talented, multi-faceted product manager / designer who aims to use his creativity and curiosity to design solutions that are loved by many.
Welcome to my digital space, where creativity meets strategy, and innovation takes center stage. I’m Kara Ntumy, a dynamic product manager and designer based in the vibrant city of London, UK. My journey is not just a career path but a passionate exploration of turning ideas into impactful digital experiences.
With a track record of success, I’ve been the driving force behind several noteworthy product launches for renowned brands like Barclays, Santander, Sage, and Newscorp (Publisher of The Times Newspaper). These experiences have honed my skills and instilled in me a commitment to crafting solutions that resonate with a diverse audience.
Notable achievements punctuate my professional journey. I conceptualized and brought to life Gymigo, a fitness game that started as a dream and materialized with the support of friends and family. At Barclays, I played a pivotal role in delivering innovative open banking digital products, and my tenure at Santander added valuable dimensions to my expertise.
From spearheading a £1m website redesign for Brenntag.com to orchestrating a $2m mobile app build for the LIV Golf League, I thrive on transforming ideas into tangible, high-impact results. Not to mention, leading a project team to create a generative animated + hip hop music NFT (where my band contributed the music) was an exhilarating fusion of art and technology.
As the founder of KN Digital, a website development agency catering to small businesses, I am on a mission to empower businesses through digital excellence.
Beyond the professional realm, I’m an avid traveller, having explored my 39th country, a creator who co-hosts the “Ventures to Freedom” podcast and a musician with original music on Spotify. Life is a melody, and I’m orchestrating my own tune.
Join me on this exciting journey as I continue to blend my passion for innovation, technology, and creativity. Together, let’s create digital experiences that transcend boundaries and resonate with the world.
Contract Product Manager
I am currently helping founders & businesses build engaging experiences on web and mobile, and optimise their products for increased results.
View my CVNowDesigned and launched Gymigo mobile app on the App Store
I designed and led the development of a fitness mobile app called Gymigo. Gymigo's acceptance into Y Combinator's Startup School in 2018 was a significant milestone.
2017Seconded into Product Owner role at News UK
First taste of product management: I led the implementation of a new commenting platform (OpenWeb) on The Times website, resulting in higher article engagement.
2016Graduated from LMU with a Masters Degree in Information Technology
Masters degree was achieved, and was offered a part-time position as Project Manager for the WOW Agency, where I helped deliver new Comic Relief website.
2011Landed a Digital Analyst position at Discovery Education
My first job. I ensured the smooth onboarding of customers onto the Espresso Education Platform, consulted with them to enhance user experiences, and resolved customer issues for optimal service quality.
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