
Linda Umegboro
Multi-Disciplinary Product Manager | Researcher | Tech Innovator
Linda Umegboro is a product leader, researcher, and founder of CheckInAI, a tech-for-good solution built to enhance ethical standards in sensitive research. With a background in Global Human Resources Management and hands-on experience in both tech product development and academic research, she bridges the gap between people, data, and innovation.
She began her professional journey in HR, where she developed a strong foundation in user empathy, stakeholder management, and systems thinking. Her transition into Product Management was marked by a growing obsession with digital solutions, AI, and the future of ethical technology.
Career Highlights
Founder, CheckInAI
AI-powered emotional check-in tool for researchers and participants
Research Assistant
Roehampton University
Multi-Category Coach, TED (PMI Brand Project)
Delivered data-driven product education to end users, supporting the adoption of tech-enabled nicotine alternatives and contributing to user insight for behavior-focused innovation.
Award-Winning Researcher
Received the CIPD Best Dissertation Prize for work on employee turnover in the UK retail sector.
Product Manager, Luby Africa Hub
Led the development of tools and frameworks that optimized team collaboration and client delivery.
Featured in National Press
Published in The Guardian Nigeria, Vanguard, and ThisDay for her contributions to HR Tech and ethical product innovation