Building the Future,
One Innovation at a Time
Passionate engineer combining cutting-edge technology with transformative ideas to solve complex challenges.
About Me
An Engineer and Innovator dedicated to leveraging advanced technology to solve complex global challenges and inspire the next generation of builders.
Innovation First
Pushing boundaries with cutting-edge technology and creative problem-solving
Mission-Driven
Focused on projects that create meaningful impact for communities
Collaborative Leadership
Building high-performing teams that achieve extraordinary results
Rapid Execution
Moving fast, iterating quickly, and delivering exceptional outcomes
With expertise spanning mechanical engineering, electronics, robotics, artificial intelligence, and mining technology innovation, I've dedicated my career to developing solutions that drive industrial transformation. Whether advancing mining automation working at a disrupting startup, expanding technology access in West Africa, or optimizing industrial operations through Industry 4.0 solutions, I focus on projects that deliver measurable value while pushing technical boundaries.
I'm driven by bold ambition and believe that disciplined execution, combined with strategic thinking, turns vision into reality.
I am also a big dreamer who believes that anything is possible as long as you give yourself the means to achieve it.
Boldness • Hard Work • Discipline
Professional Experience
A track record of excellence in technology, innovation, and leadership.
Product Development Engineer
ELEMISSION Inc.
Designing, developing, and improving products, taking an idea from concept to market. I have prioritized flagship project roadmap to ensure cross-functional collaboration, optimized resource allocation, managed budget across concurrent projects while maintaining stakeholders alignement and reporting performance to C-suite.
Products:
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ECORE Mobile Laboratory
Mobile laboratory in shipping container
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ECORE instrument
Laser-based core analyzer instrument
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ECORE FLEX
Laser-based mineral analysis solution
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COBRA LIBS Technology
Conveyor on belt LIBS mineral analyzer
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Key Achievements:
- •Led end to end the development and launched of ELEMISSION Inc's keyflag product, ECORE Mobile laboratory in 18 month with $2M budget while managing a cross-functional team of engineers
- •Developped and launched new products lines including ECORE, ECORE FLEX, COBRA pioneering laser-based mineral analysis technology serving global mining operations
- •Secured $1.3M+ in strategic funding (MEIE, MISA, MICA, NRC-IRAP, MILA partnerships) to develop new products and AI-driven tools for mineral extraction
- •Led business development activities across 3 West African countries (Guinea, Ivory Coast, Senegal), with Investment Quebec
Teaching Assistant: AI, Machine Learning, Multibody Modeling
Polytechnique Montreal
Provide hands-on guidance in implementing machine learning algorithms and AI applications for engineering problems.
Key Achievements:
- •Developed engaging course content
- •Manage two classes of 30 undergraduate and graduate students
- •Mentored junior engineers
Liaison Engineering Intern
Bombardier Aéronautique
Optimized engineering-to-production workflow through process analysis and improvement.Delivered rapid solutions for Non-Compliance Reports within 24-hour timeline
Key Achievements:
- •Earned Best Process Improvement distinction for two consecutive months, culminating in Quarterly Best Implementation Award
Education
Academic foundation built at world-renowned institutions, combining theoretical excellence with practical innovation.
M.S. Deep Learning & Mechatronics
Polytechnique Montreal
Specialized in Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics. Thesis on Development of a Wearable System to Identify Movement Intentions using deep learning algorithms learning for robotics.
Highlights:
- •GPA: 3.7/4.0
- •Research Assistant & Teaching Assistant- AI Lab & ML Course
- •TransMedTech Excellence Scholarship
- •Led clinical trials on 10 patients at the Technopole, CRME
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Polytechnique Montreal
Focus on robotics systems, machine learning and signal processing. Senior project on multi-axis robotic pilot to control a Challenger 300 aircraft - LESIAQ.
Certificate of Excellence:
Mention d'Excellence - General Director's Award
Awarded in recognition of remarkable academic results - March 16, 2020
Highlights:
- •Dean's Academic Excellence Award
- •Excellence Scholarship for Integration into Research Program (UPIR)
Certifications and Professional Development
Continuous learning and professional certifications to stay current with industry standards and best practices.
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management Institute
Global professional certification demonstrating experience, knowledge and performance in achieving organizational objectives through defining and overseeing projects and resources.
Permis d'ingénieur
Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
License authorizing the practice of engineering in the province of Quebec, certifying that the holder possesses the required knowledge and qualities.
Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python
IBM & Coursera
Online non-credit course authorized by IBM and offered through Coursera. Covers building applications powered by generative AI using Python.
DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer
DeepLearning.AI & Coursera
Professional Certificate program covering 4 courses: Introduction to TensorFlow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, and Sequences/Time Series. Teaches building and training neural networks using TensorFlow for AI-powered applications.
Impact & Leadership
Driving positive change through education, mentorship, and community engagement, empowering the next generation of innovators across Africa and North America.
Founder
AIT - Académie d'Innovation Technologique Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Key Contributions:
- •Founded and launched AIT Education (ait-education.com), an innovative educational institution focused on technology training and capacity building in Burkina Faso
- •Develop curriculum and programs in digital skills, technology education, and STEM fields aligned with Africa's industrialization needs
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STEM Tutor & Program Development
West Island Black Community Montreal, Canada
Key Contributions:
- •Designed and implemented STEM program for underrepresented youth aged 8-14 (~ 50 students a year)
- •Led junior robotic team to victory in CRC robotics challenge (2023)
- •Directed youth initiative to build 50 solar lamps and collect goods (~$5,000) for displaced communities in Burkina Faso
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School Curriculum Development Consultant
Give1Project Digital School Dakar, Senegal
Key Contributions:
- •Developed comprehensive digital education program for 100+ students, including smart agriculture practices and IoT sensor integration
- •Created curriculum and sensor kits for hands-on technology learning, building local capacity in digital skills
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Let's Build the Future Together
I'm always interested in connecting with fellow innovators, potential collaborators, and organizations working on ambitious projects. Reach out and let's explore how we can create something extraordinary.
Open to Opportunities
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