Frank Oppong

Frank Oppong is a Product Manager at Twitter, specializing in the Trends product. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Twitter's trends and event detection features, which aim to keep users informed about significant events and topics of interest. His work involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including machine learning engineers and product marketers, to enhance user experience on the platform.1

Professional Background

• Experience: Frank has a strong background in product management within the technology and services sectors. Before joining Twitter, he worked at Groupon, where he managed the recommendations engine that significantly contributed to the company's revenue through algorithmic ranking. His responsibilities included defining product vision and strategy while leading diverse teams of engineers and data scientists.1
• Previous Roles: He also held a position at IBM, where he led teams to develop key functionalities for various products. His career began as a Project Engineer at SunEdison, focusing on utility-scale solar projects, where he transitioned into project management roles.1

Education

Frank holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Duke University, equipping him with both technical and business acumen essential for his role in product management.1

Current Focus

At Twitter, Frank is particularly focused on improving how trends are presented to users, including adding context to trending topics, which enhances user engagement and understanding of current events.23