AI Product Management & Data Storytelling

Hi, I'm Hawulethu Ndlovu. I build data-driven products at the intersection of AI, analytics, and user experience.

Computer Science & Mathematics at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff - May '26

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Hawulethu Ndlovu

About Me

I’m a Computer Science and Mathematics student who enjoys building practical, intuitive products powered by AI. I focus on creating tools that simplify complex tasks, improve workflows, and offer clear, enjoyable user experiences. I’m driven by curiosity, problem-solving, and the challenge of turning ideas into something useful.

Current Focus: AI Product Management, leveraging AI to build products that scale

Problem Types: Workflow optimization, data-driven decision making, user experience design

Interests: Hiking, biking, reading, sports, and continuous learning

Experience

Intuit

AI Product Management Intern

Mountain View, CA

May 2025 – Present

QuickBooks AI Agent to help 5M+ small businesses get paid faster

  • •10+ customer interviews → 3 core product features
  • •Partnered with 3 AI engineers & 2 designers → 90% prototype approval rate
  • •Drove alignment across 2 cross-functional teams → 25% increase in early user engagement

Walton Enterprises

Product Management Intern

Bentonville, AR

Jun – Dec 2024

Migrating education team from email-based contracts to Laserfiche

  • •Collaborated with engineering team of 4; wrote user stories
  • •15+ user interviews; identified 3 key pain points for new workflow
  • •Managed JIRA backlog, led sprints → increased on-time deliverables

Projects

AI Note Summarizer

AI Note Summarizer

Full-Stack Developer • 2025

Built a full-stack web application that allows users to create, organize, and summarize notes using AI. Implemented secure user authentication and per-user data isolation with Supabase, ensuring notes and summaries remain private. Developed a modern, responsive UI with Next.js and integrated AI-powered summarization using OpenAI APIs.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwindshadcn/uiSupabaseOpenAIVercel
Virulence Genes Insights WebApp

Virulence Genes Insights WebApp

Product Manager & Developer • Nov 2025

Team of 3

Built a data-driven website using React, Tailwind CSS, Plotly.js. Created 6 visualizations of virulence genes and validated Excel summaries for 18 gene entries. Designed a clear data storyline and UX so users can interpret gene patterns effectively.

ReactTailwind CSSPlotly.js
Global Internet Prices and Disparities

Global Internet Prices and Disparities

Data Analyst • Apr 2025

Research on global internet usage & pricing, presented at MAA OK-AR conference. Used R, Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint. Identified trends and disparities in pricing & usage; focused on affordability & user experience.

RExcelTableauPowerPoint

Leadership & Involvement

Honda All-Star Campus Challenge

Captain

Nov 2022 – Present

  • •Captained a 4-member QuizBowl team → reached 2023 nationals
  • •Led recruitment via flyers & strategy → 10+ new members

Association for Computing Machinery

Vice Chair

Aug 2024 – Present

  • •Organizes bi-weekly meetings for 15+ members
  • •Coordinates alumni guest speakers, technical interview prep sessions
  • •Leads resume workshops & feedback sessions

Skills & Toolbox

Languages

C++PythonJavaScriptHTML & CSSSQLR

Data & Analytics

TableauRExcelGoogle AnalyticsAmplitudeJulia

Product & Collaboration

GitGitHubFigmaJIRASmartsheetLaserficheLucidchartMicrosoft Suite

Core Skills

Agile developmentUX analysisUsability testingDesign thinkingBacklog prioritization

Let's Talk

I'm open to connecting with recruiters, collaborators, and teams for internships, product roles, or exciting projects. Feel free to reach out!

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