Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in digital innovation and transformation, the expert excels in open innovation, startup incubation, and tech-for-good projects. Career highlights include leading over 50 innovation projects, with 30% reaching Go Live, and developing a pan-African digital strategy for AXIAN Group. Previously held roles such as Group Innovation Director, the expert has extensive experience with both international and local initiatives.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as GIZ, HELVETAS, and Terre des Hommes on the EJM RTES project. This initiative focused on digital innovation for youth on migration routes in West and North Africa, involving project implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance. The regional scope covered countries like Guinea, Mali, Morocco, Niger annd Tunisia.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

The expert has worked in sectors including social development, youth, training, ICT, telecommunications, and science and innovation. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Group Innovation Director, focusing on digital transformation and open innovation. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses tech-for-good projects and digitalization in various sectors, with a regional focus on Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar, and Senegal.

With a background in regional development projects, the expert has extensive experience working in Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar, and Senegal. They possess a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, contributing significantly to digital innovation and transformation initiatives in these countries.

Languages and Education

The expert is a native French speaker and fluent in English. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings across Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar, and Senegal, facilitating work in multilingual teams and international projects.

Background includes an Engineering Degree in Computer Science from ENSIT Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and a University Degree in Scientific Studies in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Felix Houphouët-Boigny, Côte d'Ivoire. Additionally, they obtained a Certificate in Digital Transformation from Sciences Po Executive Education, Paris, France.