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TechPool AfricaConnectivity Infrastructure Lead Expert
Jul. 2024Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the CongoFunding: The World Bank Client: Government of DRC Connectivity and Transport Support Project (PACT): enable socio-economic recovery along the Central Africa-Angola – DRC transnational socio-economic corridor. Control and Monitoring & Coordinator of integrated connectivity infrastructures solutions along RN2, Mbuji Mayi – Mbanga section. Responsibilities include: - synergies with transport infrastructure facilitating intra-regional trade - development and integration of digital infrastructure for inclusive access to essential public services - support to universal access actionable measures - overseeing environmental and social management of connectivity infrastructure engineering aspects Major milestones | Key Expertise: deployment and control of the FO networks | technical and operational supervision of the deployment of the FO networks to guarantee quality and compliance │ coordination of complex and integrated infrastructure projects
ARCEP BENINSenior Telecom Market & Infrastructure Expert, Team Leader
Jun. 2023 - Oct. 2023BeninCordination and Realization of the Study for the Reform of the National Numbering Plan (PNN) of Benin aimed at the increase from 8 to 10 digits of telephone numbers, in accordance with ITU standards, supporting innovation and new uses of high value-added digital services. The reform of the PNN is part of the process of digital transformation of the country, in terms of digital infrastructure, national cybersecurity, and dematerialization of its administration/e-government services. Transition effective on 30.11.2024 allowing: - anticipate the growth in demand driven by demographics and the multiplication of available services, with improved cybersecurity for mobile users ; - facilitate the development of e-services supported by the government's dematerialization strategy and its services, allowing an easier exchange of data between the service consumer and the service provider, through the implementation of secure and accessible digital public DPI networks/infrastructures optimize the allocation of resources and the management of infrastructures and the creation of new innovative interactive services/apps, and ultimately the development of the telecom market. Major milestones | Key Expertise: In-depth study of the governance and the regulatory and legal framework, spectrum management and numbering resources │ Analysis of the digital ecosystem of Fixed / GSM Telecom Operators, VASPs / ISPs │ Technical and functional analysis of existing infrastructures │ Cybersecurity │ Internet and Communications Governance │ Dematerialization of Governmental Services - eServices
ANSUT - Agence Nationale du Service Universel des Télécommunications - TICProject Director - Senior Telecom Engineer
May. 2022 - Nov. 2022Ivory CoastAudit of a 1300km fiber optic backbone-Deliverables and major milestones: Mapping and diagnosis of infrastructures & strategic recommendations for the optimization and management of Digital Public (Critical) Infrastructures │ Design of the modernization/rehabilitation and extension plan (ramps, FTTx) to connect the various services of public interest and administrations, with concept notes for feasibility studies and cost estimation, and governance model
TechPool AfricaProject Director - Senior Telecom Engineer
Aug. 2021 - Jun. 2022MauritaniaFinancing: The World Bank Client: Government of Mauritania West African Regional Communication Infrastructure Program (WARCIP) : increasing the territorial reach of broadband networks and reducing the costs of communication services on the territory of Mauritania and on missing links with neighboring countries through the deployment of a 2300km fiber optic backbone (with active equipment); Major milestones | Key Expertise: Detailed implementation plan (roadmap, planning of deployment phases) supporting the reform of Digital Public (Critical) Infrastructures (DPI) │ Strategic, technical and operational support │ Management of large-scale projects in the field of telecom infrastructure │ Broadband backbone deployment │ Multisectoral coordination │ Capacity building and institutional strengthening
TechPool AfricaNetwork Architecture Lead Expert
Jun. 2021 - Aug. 2021BeninFinancing: Desjardins International Development (DID) Client: SIAN’SON Microfinances Feasibility study of the Interconnection and Interoperability of 30 branches of the SIAN'SON Microfinance structure spread over almost the entire Benin's territory, some of which are located in white areas. Milestones | Key Expertise: Interconnection and Interoperability Feasibility Study, including: Detailed technical audit (needs, resources, infrastructure, cybersecurity, etc.) of the 30 agencies in terms of sectoral, regional and technical specificities; inventory and establishment of individual branch profiles, analyzing interconnection options (SWOT and detailed investment sheets according to the chosen scenarios, etc.); audit of SIAN'SON Microfinances' digital applications, in particular the network operation, ensuring interoperability of applications, uniqueness and centralization of the management of the financial services offered (in particular mobile-money based functionalities) │ Cybersecurity │ Critical infrastructures │ Technical Audit │ Digital Applications │ Mobile-money
TechPool AfricaSenior Expert in Information System & Network Architecture, Team Leader
Sep. 2020 - Oct. 2023BeninFunding: European Union (DUE) Client: Government of Benin Team Europe Initiative: Investing in Green Energy in Benin - modernization of the Information System of the Beninese Electric Energy – SINEB project. This initiative is part of the strategy for the modernization and dematerialization of Beninese administration services as well as the new national electrification strategy. Responsibilities include: - multidisciplinary team coordination for the modernization of the energy infrastructure, including the modeling of the Geographic Information System, capitalizing on the cybersecurity and accessibility of critical public digital infrastructures (DPI)s - operationalization of the National Energy Information System, proposing a common reference framework for energy in Benin, for stronger governance of DPIs and the management of public data, and its relevance for ICT regulatory authorities. Major milestones | Key Expertise: Project implementation and design of the architecture (DTS / integration and interoperability plan / security strategy) of an inclusive eGov-type platform, based on the XRoad bj platform │ Realization and production of the National Energy Information System Platform in Benin (SINEB) │ Integration of telecommunications networks │ Cybersecurity │ Digital infrastructures │ Interoperability │ Modernization and Dematerialization / Digitalization of Government Services │ Governance of IPRs │ Management of Public Data
TechPool AfricaTechnology & Innovation Ecosystem Expert
Aug. 2020 - Nov. 2020BeninFinancing: The World Bank Client: Government of Benin Integrated Rural Digital Transformation Project (PITN2R) - Component 2: Digital Financial Inclusion and Skills & Digital Solutions for Rural Development: access to broadband services in rural communities and promotion of the use of digital solutions to improve the efficiency of value chains and financial inclusion. Study on the implementation of the Zone Technology Centers (CTZ) of Benin and strengthening of public digital networks and infrastructures, with the aim to foster digital and technology-enabled entrepreneurial initiatives throughout the whole national territory. Major milestones | Key Expertise: Mapping of Technological Initiatives and other structures supporting innovative entrepreneurship throughout Benin │ Development of a Strategy and Action Plan for the implementation of CTZs (incl. zoning definition) │ Modeling and launch of Zone Technology Centers (CTZ) │ Design and supervision of nationwide public digital networks and infrastructures │ Data Centers │ Digital Public (Critical) Infrastructures (DPI)│ Security and interconnection requirements of government systems and networks at the service of administrations and citizens
TechPool AfricaPrivate Network Architecture Engineer, Team Leader
May. 2020 - Dec. 2020BeninFinancing: Government of Benin Feasibility study for the deployment of a private digital network, ensuring mobile phone and high-speed internet coverage of the Pendjari National Park. Responsibilities include: - ensuring efficient communication infrastructure engineering for Pendjari National Park, enabling the future deployment of a variety of technologies (public/private 4G; Wi-Fi systems to communicate by voice, text and data, in combination with GPS, satellite telecommunications and VHF radio) - supporting scalable and replicable investment in innovative technologies to improve the efficiency of the sustainable management of the Park (communication infrastructure; automated collection of ecological and GIS data; automatic monitoring of the park; safety of staff, local communities and tourists, incl. emergency messaging services via satellite; improving the tourism experience, ...) Major milestones | Key Expertise: Feasibility study for the deployment of a digital private network (incl. technical and functional analysis of existing infrastructures and weaknesses in terms of performance, security, interoperability and regulatory compliance, analysis of needs and formalization of business requirements) │ Feasibility study for the deployment of the FO in the white zones of the Park │ Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) with definition of intersectoral coherence criteria for the tracing and deployment of the FO (incl. risk management) │ Connectivity and Digital Infrastructure Engineering │ Network Interoperability │ Cybersecurity │ Technology Project Management in Constrained Environments │ Critical Infrastructure Design and Optimization │ Environmental and Social Risk Management │ Implementation of Innovative Solutions
Agence des Systèmes d'Information et du Numérique (ASIN) - BéninSenior Digital Transformation Advisor
Feb. 2020 - Sep. 2020BeninReorganization of the Beninese Agency for the Universal Service of Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ABSU-CEP), now grouped under the aegis of ASIN (together with ASSI, ANSI and ADN), in order to strengthen the agency's institutional capacities to guarantee universal access to telephone, internet and basic services (eServices/eGov) through ICTs, and in particular to the poorest and/rural/isolated communities. Milestones | Key Expertise: State of play, including heritage, technical audit of networks, in particular those of Digital Technology Centers located in white areas in all departments of Benin, allowing access to eServices in remote areas │ Skills assessment including diagnosis, recommendations and reorganization plan │ Implementation of the institutional reorganization actions and technical functionalities that led to the creation of the ASIN in 2021 │ Complex technical and institutional restructuring projects related to complex digital infrastructures and networks │ Technical audit and skills diagnosis │ Critical infrastructures │ Interoperability of IT systems │ Resilience of systems │ Digital transformation │ Telecoms governance
TechPool AfricaSenior Information Systems Advisor
Dec. 2019 - Dec. 2020BeninFinancing: European Union & AfD PARASEP (Support Project for the Strengthening of Private Sector Actors): establishment of a Platform for the Strengthening of Information Systems, Economic Intelligence of 3 Agricultural Sectors and Operationalization of e-Services through the National Chamber of Agriculture (CNA). The objective of the mission was to strengthen Benin's private sector actors and the business environment in order to promote private investment, growth, employment, and indirectly, to fight poverty. Responsibilities included: - market studies to establish the inventory and analysis of 3 agricultural priority sectors (parameters such as local consumption, access to credit, traceability and certification, regional markets, food security and resilience policies) - modeling of the market information system for the 3 priority sectors, with business matching functionalities based on simple and accessible applications - development, deployment and online launch of the platform - implementation of interactive communication applications with users, structuring and strengthening of digital public infrastructures critical for the development of trade and economic exchanges - contribution to the improvement of productivity, quality, and market adaptation of services and products, particularly agri-food products and facilitating access to markets for agri-food products - training and advisory support facilitating public-private dialogues contributing to the sustainable improvement of the business climate and business conditions, entrepreneurial skills in the sectors, the reduction of the role of the informal economy Major milestones | Key Expertise: Needs analysis (operationalization of eServices DTS, …) │ Deployment of network infrastructure and eServices platform │ System Interoperability and Platform Integration │ IT audit │ Infrastructure security │ e-Services │ Digital transformation of public administration │ Network monitoring and IT optimization
TechPool AfricaIntegrated Critical Infrastructure Solutions Lead Expert
May. 2019 - Oct. 2019BeninFinancing: European Union PASED-Zou: Improvement of Sustainable Energy Services, under the Regional Sustainable Energy Access Facility (UEMOA): technical and financial feasibility study for the implementation of mini photovoltaic solar power plants for the benefit of 36 villages. Responsibilities include: - Universal access to energy and renewable energies (design, sizing and modelling of mini-photovoltaic power plants; deployment of energy infrastructure for rural electrification, improvement of access to basic services, etc.) - territorial governance and multisectoral coordination for the energy transition, around the major challenges of the fight against climate change and the environmental impact; digitalization and management of energy infrastructure, incl. development of a digital platform for management and monitoring (incl. dashboard), data security and cybersecurity of energy management systems as PKI, modeling power as required; investment ready pipeline of projects for informed decision-making in this area, including the location of mini-power plants within infrastructure networks of community (public) interest and mobilization of blended finance / PPP mechanisms; plan for strengthening institutional capacities and technical monitoring of trust groups such as the Green Innovation, Rural Energy and Processing Poles (PIVERT); training of local (unskilled) workforce in the technical maintenance of equipment Major milestones | Key Expertise: Technical and financial feasibility studies, including existing infrastructure audit, mapping of flows and interconnections, risk analysis │ Governance supervision processes of the network (operating guides, technical documentation, plan for continuity of activities) │ Coordination of large-scale infrastructure projects │ Resilience of critical systems │ Network optimization │ Infrastructure audit │ Cybersecurity │ Secure interconnection │ DPI │ Monitoring platforms │ Network governance
TechPool AfricaSenior Telecom Engineer
Mar. 2018 - Dec. 2019Democratic Republic of the CongoFinancement: The World Bank Client: SCPT (Société Congolaise des Postes et Télécommunications) Leading the Implementation of the hybrid copper fiber optic project (FTTC) in the cities of Kinshasa and Matadi. Major milestones | Key Expertise: DPA │ Design of a target architecture of the network of the SCPT │ Development of standards or norms for the deployment of access network elements │ Implementation strategy and contractualization, development of DTS for a supervision platform and centralized management of access interfaces │ Control strategy and validation of the physical implementation in the field, development and monitoring of the KPIs │ Validation of detailed execution studies and execution plans │ Training of monitoring staff │ Design and supervision of the implementation of fiber optic computer networks │ Public procurement management for IT and telecommunications network projects, at the heart of critical public infrastructures │ Design, optimization and supervision of a complex network architecture │ Infrastructure security │ Interconnection │ Network audit and engineering │ Operation and maintenance supervision │ Public procurement management
TechPool AfricaSenior Telecom FTTC Expert
Mar. 2018 - Dec. 2019Brazzaville, Republic of the CongoFinancing: The World Bank Client: La Société Congolaise des Postes et Télécommunications (SCPT) Implementation of the hybrid copper fiber optic project (FTTC) in the cities of Kinshasa and Matadi, including the establishment of an effective and efficient implementation organization for the overall project, and the development of the project action plan and the establishment of management mechanisms and tools. Major milestones | Key Expertise: Detailed Preliminary Design Study (DPA), documentation and costing of the project, including the standardization of the altimetry ratings of the underground facilities │ Design of a target architecture of the network of the SCPT with the orientation of the wired underground network │ Development of standards or norms for the deployment of access network elements │ Implementation strategy and contractualization, development of specifications for the implementation of a supervision platform and centralized management of access interfaces │ Implementation of a control strategy and validation of the physical implementation in the field, development and monitoring of the criteria for evaluating the expected results │ Validation of detailed execution studies and execution plans for the work │ Training of monitoring staff (implementation techniques, rules and procedures for site control and acceptance │ Design and supervision of the implementation of fiber optic computer networks │ Public procurement management for the implementation of IT and telecommunications network projects, at the heart of critical public infrastructures │ Design, optimization and supervision of a complex network architecture │ Infrastructure security │ Interconnection │ Network audit and engineering │ Operation and maintenance │ Public procurement management
Ministère du Numérique et de la Digitalisation du BéninAdvisor for Digital Economy - Critical Digital Infrastructure
Apr. 2017 - Jun. 2017BeninTechnical, operational and strategic advice to the Presidency and the Minister's Office, in particular for the identification of needs and constitutions of the pipeline of investment projects, and the development and coordination of a number of infrastructure engineering projects. Major milestones | Key Expertise: Project for the Deployment of High-Speed and Very High-Speed Internet throughout the national territory through the optical fiber network (PDI2T Project) – takeover / reframing │ Feasibility study and technical study of the network to secure the national fiber optic backbone between Cotonou-Djougou and Natitingou via the Mono and Couffo (The West Benin loop) │ Strategic planning, governance and implementation of critical digital infrastructure projects │ Digital Infrastructure Governance │ Fiber Optics │ Interconnection │ Telecom engineering │ National backbone │ Network cybersecurity │ Public Procurement
Ministère du Numérique et de la Digitalisation du BéninDeputy Minister - Directeur de Cabinet du Ministre
Jun. 2016 - Dec. 2017BeninLead the Minister's Office in the realization of the mandate of designing, monitoring and evaluating the general policy of the State in terms of electronic communications, digital development and transformation of public administration, companies and other sectors of society. Among the missions accomplished: - drafting and implementing the State's digital agenda (sectoral policies │ strategies │ reforms) - development of critical public infrastructure, digital uses and content - modernizing the administration through the integration of innovative digital technologies - establishment of digital infrastructures of radio TV - conducting prospective studies and issuing opportunity opinions on innovative digital tools and services - optimization of the State's licenses and scarce resources management - establishment of a conducive legislative and regulatory framework for digital technology - actions against WEEE (waste of electrical and electronic equipment) - represented Benin in the elaboration the ECOWAS Regional Infrastructure Master Plan Coordinated the structuring of foundational strategies supporting the digital transformation of the Beninese society, launched under Benin Révélé: - National Digital Strategy & Digital Economy, actionable recommendations under PAG 2016-2021, and suggested reforms (reinforced sector regulation, enabling investment regulatory framework aimed at boosting private investment, reform of the sectoral governance and creation of the CN and UECN) - elaboration, presentation at the National Assembly and accompanying the adoption of the Digital Legal Framework (Code du Numérique) of Benin - definition of premises and blue-print of strategic actions underlying the development of future eGov services Strategy in Benin (i.e. eCriminal Record, eBirth Certificate - led the strategic transformation of CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés) into the APDP (Autorité de Protection des Données à Caractère Personnel)
TechPool AfricaSenior Telecom Engineer, Team Leader
May. 2015 - Nov. 2021BeninFinancing: Government of Benin Telecommunications Infrastructure and ICT Development Project (PDI2T): - control and monitor the deployment of the National Fiber Optic Backbone for the construction and densification of metropolitan networks and communal points of presence, addressing rural connectivity - connection and protection of information systems and critical digital infrastructures in Benin Major milestones | Key Expertise through 3 mandates : 2021: feasibility study for the deployment of the National Fibre Optic Backbone PDI2T 2nd part “La Boucle de l'Ouest”, for about 2000km 2019 – 2021: monitoring and control of the implementation of the PDI2T project for a first phase of about 3000km 1st part of the “La Boucle de l’Est”, in compliance with standards and specifications 2015: feasibility study for the deployment of the National Fiber Optic Backbone PDI2T 1st part “La Boucle de l'Est”, for about 3000km large-scale digital infrastructure networks │ integrated infrastructures’ solutions │ fibre optics │ digital connectivity │ environmental and social impact assessment │ dematerialisation of government services - eGov │ project monitoring and control │ cross-sectoral multidisciplinary coordination
TechPool AfricaSenior Digital Transformation Strategist
Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2015West & Central AfricaSeveral mandates for SOFRECOM (under WB, EC, BAD, … financing) - Broadband Strategy and Plan for the Gambia, WARCIP Gambia - National Broadband Development Plan in the Republic of Congo, CAB-Congo - Development of the E-Governance Action Plan in Côte d'Ivoire - Study on Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa-ICT Sector (PIDA), AfDB - Technical and Economic Feasibility Study of a National Fiber Optic Network in Mauritania - Technical Assistance to the Ethiopian National Telecom Operator on Strategic Management Major milestones | Key Expertise: Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure │ Fibre Optics │ Dematerialization of Governmental Services e-Gov │ Digital Transformation │ Strategic Planning
TechPool AfricaDigital Transformation Executive
Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2015BeninAccompanied the strategic reorganization and separation of the three entities of Benin Telecoms (Benin Telecom Infrastructures BTI & Benin Telecom Services, and LIBERCOM), supported by Decree No. 2015-114. Under mandate for SOFRECOM Responsibilities incl: - Skills Assessment, Reorganization and Redeployment of Personnel - support for the implementation of new development orientations for Benin Telecoms SA after the detachment of its mobile branch - Study and Development of the High and Very High-Speed Broadband Plan in Benin for the WARCIP Project | Development of the Broadband Access Plan in Benin for the ABSU-CEP - formulation of the Universal Broadband Access Project (ABSU-CEP) Benin Major milestones | Key Expertise: Strategic reorganization │ Telecom Infrastructure │ Connectivity and Universal Access │ Skills optimization │ Organizational transformation and learning
TechPool AfricaNetwork Infrastructure Engineer
Jul. 2014 - Sep. 2014Pan-AfricanManagement of a call for tenders for the connectivity of 60 remote sites throughout the African continent for the support of business applications and internet connection. Under mandate for SOFRECOM. Major milestones | Key Expertise: Tender / Procurement Process management - Drafting of the tender documents, including the specifications and Detailed Technical Specifications │ Management of the call for tenders / tender documents (DCE), selection of companies, on technical and financial criteria | Connectivity │ Network Infrastructure │ Interconnection │ Interoperability │ Digital Transformation
TechPool AfricaTelecommunications Engineer
Sep. 2013 - Dec. 2013Conakry Region, GuineaFinancing: The World Bank WARCIP (West African Regional Communication Infrastructure Program) : strengthening the territory's connectivity through the construction of new infrastructures thus reducing access costs; improving the quality of the network while providing recommendations for the revision of the regulatory framework for information and communication technologies (ICT) Feasibility Study for the Establishment of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Guinea intended to replace the use of international bandwidth for local interconnections. Major milestones | Key Expertise: Technical feasibility study │ Technical audit of existing infrastructures │ IXP organization and specifications, detailed technical specifications │ interconnexion & interoperability
TechPool AfricaIntegrated Infrastructures Senior Advisor
Aug. 2011 - Dec. 2011Republic of the CongoCapacity Building, Transparency and Governance Program (PRCTG) in support of the MFBPP – mandate for the restructuring and effective operationalization of the uses of telecommunications infrastructures linking central and decentralized administrations. Major milestones | Key Expertise: Supervision of the Deployment of 3 underground Fiber Optic loops over 733 Km in the cities of Brazzaville and Pointe Noire (PRCTG/MFBPP project) │ Evaluation of the operating modalities of the optical fiber pairs available on the electricity transmission network of the SNE (National Electricity Company) between Brazzaville and Pointe Noire │ Optimisation of telecommunications infrastructures │ Governance of telecommunications infrastructures │ Synergies with Electricity Transmission Networks
Ingénieurs Sans Frontières Afrique (ISFA)Founder - President
Jul. 2011Pan-AfricanDesigning and implementing inclusive measures aiming to mitigate the environmental and social (negative) impact of NTIC, to promote meaningful digital inclusion and to tackle the challenge of W3E (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste) on traditional habitats and on urban environments. Launched and sustainably rooted into communities’ actions talent development initiatives and fostered enabling business and technical environments in more than 30 countries in Africa, in cooperation with partners from Europe (Switzerland, France, Sweden, Romania) and Northern America. Launched innovation incubation programs, grass roots acceleration and mentoring schemes on topics related to the usages of NTICs in priority sectors (Smart Energies, AgriTech, EduTech, FinTech), FabLabs, and NTIC and Renewable Energies Challenges. Accompanying teams in the development of Cybersecure-by-Design and Resilient-by-Design holistic usages and applications of NTICs.
TechPool AfricaSenior Telecommunications Engineer
Apr. 2011 - May. 2011SeychellesUnder mandate for Cables & Wireless Seychelles Consulting support to the telecom operator, in particular in terms of technical audit of the infrastructure and collection of information and analysis for the realization of an international benchmarking study in terms of license prices and frequency spectrum in mobile telephony. Major milestones | Key Expertise: Technical Audit │ Evaluation of Telecom Infrastructures │ Comparative Studies – Benchmarking – Market analysis │ Licensing │ Frequency Spectrum
Millicom International Cellular (Tigo)Engineer
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2011
United Bank for Africa / UBA BENIN / Continental Bank BeninCountry Head of IT and Telecom
Feb. 2010 - Jul. 2010Benin | Burkina Faso | Ivory CoastModernization and compliance with international norms and standards of the UBA banking group's network architecture for its pan-African activities. Major milestones | Key Expertise: Technical and functional audit of the network architecture │ Configuration of servers and communication protocols and exchange between the various headquarters and subsidiaries of the group to ensure interoperability │ Audit of cybersecurity protocols, implementation of solutions (i.e. Mobile Money applications, eTrust and eSignature, eID, and cybersecurity) │ Network Infrastructure Management │ Technical Audit │ Interoperability │ System security – Cybersecurity │ Mobile Money │ eSignature │ eID │ International Standards
TELECOM SO AfricaTechnical Director
Jul. 2009 - Feb. 2011
Flexenclosure AB, Swedish Telecom Group, www.flexenclosure.comDirector of Operations, Africa
Jan. 2008 - Aug. 2016Pan-African (based in Kenya)Mandate jointly implemented with TALKPOOL Switzerland | RETEL West Africa | TechPool to meet the challenge of access to clean and reliable energy for mobile networks in Sub-Saharan Africa, for universal connectivity and digital transformation. Responsibilities: - deployment of solar mini-grids on GSM operators' sites, improving access to basic services (energy, water and sanitation) - advising Ministries of Energy and other ministries on the classification of telecommunications networks as public critical infrastructure - advising regulators on regulatory adaptations to facilitate the entry of independent power producers and renewable energy purchase options Selected assignments: - control and monitoring of the fiber optic laying and interconnection works of 64 institutional sites of the Presidency, Prime Minister, Ministries, General Assembly [Ivory Coast; ANSUT ex-FNT] - digital connectivity infrastructure investment projects: creation of an FTTH operator in Katanga [DRC]; study of opportunities to develop FTTH operators [Ivory Coast, Gabon, Cameroon]; technical and financial feasibility for fiber optic backbone, [multiple pan-African locations] - integrated deployment of innovative IT, Energy and Telecom infrastructure solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa: study and deployment of Solar Energy Systems on GSM Operators' Sites; construction of green Data Centers. Major milestones | Key Expertise: Critical Infrastructure │ Energy transition │ Solar mini-grids │ Universal Connectivity │ Fiber Optics │ FTTH │ Backbone │ Telecoms regulation │ Renewable Energies │ Green data centers │ Digital and Connectivity Infrastructure (Re)Engineering
TAWASOL GROUP HOLDINGDirector of Technical Operations (Telco Infra)
Jun. 2007 - Nov. 2010West and Central AfricaIn cooperation with RETEL West Africa, service company subsidiary of Tawasol Group Holding, under mandate for Connecteo Monaco Telecom - responsibilities: - elaboration of the IT Master Plan of the IRSP/WHO (Regional Institute of Public Health) of Ouidah (Benin) - IT Master Plan of the Ministry of Planning, Foresight and Development (Islamic Development Bank, Benin) - establishment of an Agricultural Website and Database and the ONS Information System: National Office for the Support of Agricultural Incomes (Benin) - implementation of the CePED's Information System, Ministry of Development (Benin) - audit of the IT and Telecom Systems of Catholique Relief Services (Benin) - consulting support for the realization of VSAT and FO interconnections of the Country and Inter-Country Agencies of the Regional Solidarity Bank (BRS), under the aegis of the BCEAO in 7 WAEMU countries - installation of GTZ/GIZ VSAT Communications / Embassy of France (Cotonou, Benin) - audit of the IRSP/WHO Information, Telecoms and Electrical Systems (Benin) - Technical Audit of TOGOCEL – ALCATEL Equipment (Togo) - Technical Advisor of TELECOM SO and GBS, Global Broadband Solutions (DRC, Kinshasa) Major milestones | Key Expertise: Consulting, auditing and implementation of Information and Telecommunications Systems / Networks │ Technical Audit │ Telecommunications & Digital Infrastructure Management │ Interconnection │ VSAT │ Fibre Optics
TalkpoolTechnical Advisor - Sustainable Power for Telecom Sites
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2010Sustainable smart network solutions to reduce the environmental impact : sustainable infrastructure | product lifecycle | clean energy | ethical governance | natural resources efficiency Remote control of access and security on telecom sites, minimizing environmental impact and optimizing site energy consumption through: - dynamic energy selection - sustainable power supply - power supply monitoring
TechPool AfricaSenior Telecommunications Infrastructures Expert
Jan. 2006 - Apr. 2007GabonProject Director for the Gabon Telecom Operator – Libertis: development of network infrastructure to increase coverage and strengthen the quality of services provided, including high-speed Internet access and mobile services. Responsibilities : - development of Gabon Telecom's 5-year Business Plan and Strategy, with the objective of extending the operator's national and sub-regional coverage (on fixed and mobile) - identification of a pipeline of service projects to be carried out and potential investors - assistance to the Project Owner for the extension of 2G coverage (North / South-East) Major milestones | Key Expertise: Strategy for the development and deployment of Telecom Infrastructures on a national and sub-regional scale │ management of Telecom Networks │ Identification of a pipeline of Telecom Projects (services / infra), investors and sources of financing
Liptinfor NigerTechnical Director - Telecom Security
Aug. 2004 - Apr. 2007West & Central AfricaBCEAO (Central Bank of West African States) Project Manager, responsible for (i) Interconnection of Primary Banks with the Central Bank in Benin, (ii) Installations of Servers and VPNs for secure connections; BEAC (Bank of Central African States) Project Manager, responsible for (a) the migration of the encryption architecture of the Bank of Central African States between the 19 sites to Checkpoint Firewall-1 NG, (b) the implementation of a secure VPN on 19 sites spread over six countries (Cameroon, Gabon, Congo Brazzaville, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic), linked through VSAT links. Network & Telecoms Engineer at the Presidency of the Republic of Gabon, responsible for the implementation of voice data links (Telephony + Internet) on VSAT links; Telecom Consultant of LIBERTIS, Libreville-GABON, for the Technical Audit of the Operations Information System (prepaid, post-paid, NSS & BSS, fraud control) System Engineer and Network & Telecommunications Security Architect at GABON TELECOMS (Libreville). Development of Gabon Telecom's 5-year Business Plan and Strategy, with the objective of extending the operator's national and sub-regional coverage (on fixed and mobile); Identification of a pipeline of service projects to be carried out and potential investors; Assistance to the Project Owner for the extension of 2G coverage (North / South-East). Major milestones | Key Expertise: Complex projects’ management │ Setting up secure solutions │ Telecom Network Architecture │ System Interconnection │ Secure VPN │ Encryption │ Network security │ VSAT │ Migration │ Technical Audit
UNDPInformation Society - ICT4D Advisor
Jul. 2000 - Jun. 2006Pan-AfricanStrategic advice and technical advice ICT4D and “pro-poor” advocacy, with responsibilities such as: - pro-poor research workshop “Making ICT Work for the Poor” - dialogue and exchange workshop on open access policy and advocacy in Eastern and Southern Africa - support for open access in Africa (EASSy, SAT-3/WASC research) - pilot resource kit for “pro-poor ICT access” (available from 2008 on) and aimed at reducing poverty and fostering inclusive development through affordable access to ICTs
CFAO InfrastructureTechnical Director - Network Engineer
Jul. 1995 - Jul. 2004Pan-African (Benin, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Congo)Selection of projects for which I have assumed advisory support responsibilities (in cooperation with CIS SA): Project Director: ASTER and SIGFIP (Système Intégré de Gestion des Finances Publiques) Projects (Ministry of Finance and Economy of Benin) Design/Production of (a) Web Platform for the Integrated Public Financial Management System SIGFiP (b) IT Master Plan of the Ministry of Planning, Foresight and Development (Benin) (c) IT and Telecoms System of ELF (Congo, Pointe Noire), (d) Deployment of the Ethernet network of Elf Congo NKOSSA Project (Congo Brazzaville) (e) Relocation of telecom and IT resources a site with minimal disruption to users (f) Design, implementation, implementation and maintenance of ASYCUDA++ for Customs (Benin, Gabon) IT and Telecoms Project Manager for CFAO TECHNOLOGIES Network Architect Engineer, Project Manager of Gabonese PMU and Gabon Telecoms Design of the secure architecture of the Gabon Telecoms ISP (project of approximately 1.5 M€), Network & Telecommunications Engineering Consultant : Yves Roussin Office, Gabon Telecoms (project of approximately 12 M€), Study of the tenders concerning the " Multiservice ATM Switch Network " and " Access by xDSL solutions in the cities of Libreville and Port Gentil ". Expert Field Engineer and Installer at TITAN Wireless Africa Inc. on the BCT (Build, Co-operate and Transfer) Project of OPT-Benin Major milestones | Key Expertise: IT and Telecoms Project Manager │ Secure Network Architecture │ Management of Complex Digital Infrastructure Projects │ Information Systems and Telecom Infrastructure Management │ IT Master Plan
TechPool AfricaCEO & Founder
Jul. 1994Pan-AfricanEngineering & Reengineering of Critical Infrastructure | Cybersecurity | Green DataCenters and Data Economy | Digital Transformation Policies, Regulations and Strategies | Renewable Energies | Environmental Footprint Methods: Reporting - Mitigating Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of NTIC
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