SKILLS SUMMARY

  • Implementation and development of Geomatics/GIS tools and applications
  • Creation of applications: plugins, spatial and non-spatial data, cartographic tools
  • Cartography, project management, automatic report creation, and dashboards
  • Spatial analysis and web mapping
  • PostgreSQL database administration
  • Geomatics trainer
  • Support and consulting for businesses
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  • Project management
  • Team management

EDUCATION

  • Certificate in Python Programming – ETS, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2016)
  • College Studies Attestation in Geomatics – Cégep de Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada (2012/2013)
  • Master’s Degree in Geography (specialization in GIS/Geomatics) – Université de Provence, France (2010/2011)
  • Master’s Degree in Geography (specialization in GIS/Geomatics) – Université de Provence, France (2009/2010)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geography (specialization in Planning and Land Management) – Université de Provence, France (2007/2009)
  • University General Studies Diploma (DEUG) – Université de Provence, France (2004/2007)
  • Certificate in Basic Management Techniques – McDonald’s Headquarters, Paris, France (2008)
  • High School Diploma – General education in Senegal (2004)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder and CEO of Spatial-Rubicon since 2025

  • Came up with the original idea and launched the company.
  • Defines the vision, mission, and values of the business.
  • Builds the initial team, product/service, and seeks funding.
  • Often takes personal risks (time, money, reputation).
  • Project development

Geomatics Analyst-Programmer | Government of Quebec (Canada) 2021-2025

  • Transformed and optimized the « Info Crue » database for predictive and regulatory mapping of flood hazards in Quebec.
  • Created Arc Toolbox tools with ArcPy to automate processing.
  • Developed tools and applications for data validation and quality control.
  • Processed LIDAR data.
  • Automated data updates and report production.
  • Researched solutions to optimize work methods.
  • Produced data for the « Info-Crue » project.
  • Responded to internal and external requests.
  • Collaborated on various projects, including economic analysis related to flood hazards and creating a web-based hydro-climatic atlas.
  • Developed data analysis tools.
  • Created and updated guides and procedures for analysis and processing.
  • Trained users on the use of programs, tools, and applications.

Geomatics Consultant | BD Géomatique   (Canada) 2022-2025

  • Installed and configured environments for applications.
  • Managed PostgreSQL databases.
  • Implemented the SIGIT application for mobile data coverage in Senegal.
  • Developed a tool for monitoring fieldwork (forestry).
  • Created web and mobile applications for OHV trail use in the USA and for moose/deer hunting in Quebec.
  • Provided expertise and consulting to companies on geomatics, data management, exploitation, and dissemination.
  • Certified consultant with Mapgears.
  • Supported businesses.

Geomatics Consultant | Arfan Géomatique (Canada) 2013-2023 

  • Installed and configured environments for applications.
  • Managed PostgreSQL databases.
  • Produced various cartography projects, including re-vegetation of lands in Alma, residential development in Alma, stabilization of riverbanks in Péribonka, and more.

Geomatician | TCI Inspection Quebec (Canada) July 2014 – June 2021

  • Created a web application: « Time Sheet » (Django-Python).
  • Created an application for data synchronization (Field-Office).
  • Performed quality control: verification and auditing of projects (Inspection of Hydro Quebec poles).
  • Managed geomatics development, including creating applications and synchronization systems.
  • Created and managed databases and projects.
  • Developed using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, QGIS, Access, Excel, Django, and Python.
  • Disseminated scientific and geospatial data in various formats.
  • Automated daily database updates.
  • Geolocated Hydro Quebec aerial structures (poles).

Geomatics Intern | Organisme de Bassin Versant du Saguenay (Quebec, Canada) 2013

  • Participated in the development of a water master plan.
  • Set up a database management system and georeferenced data.
  • Structured databases and geodatabases, extracted data, and performed vectorization.

Student Researcher | Laboratoire Population Environnement Développement (LPED) in Marseille (France) 2009-2011

  • Completed a geomatics project on atmospheric pollution (NO2, O3) and heat islands in the Marseille metropolitan area (2010-2011).
  • Studied air pollution phenomena using various measurement campaigns for temperature, humidity, thermal breezes, and pollutants.
  • Analyzed and modeled data in 2D and 3D.
  • Validated results, wrote a report, and gave an oral presentation.
  • Completed a geomatics project on urban video protection (2009-2010).
  • Located all public surveillance cameras, including their viewing angles and range.
  • Calculated initial and optimized angles and performed 3D simulations in Google Earth.
  • Mapped areas monitored by urban surveillance cameras.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

  • Manager | McDonald’s in Plan-de-Campagne (France) (2006-2011)

SOFTWARE AND TOOLS USED

  • GIS/Mapping: Arc GIS, ArcPro, ArcGis Online, ArcPy, MapInfo, Surfer, Envi, QGIS, Qt Designer, Map Server, eVouala, Mapworkspace, Google Earth
  • Databases: Postgres, Postgis, Ubuntu, SQL Server
  • Programming: Python, VBA, HTML, Django
  • Other: Office Suite

Hobbies and Interests

  • Volley-Ball
  • Martial Arts
  • Jumping Rope
  • Running
  • Cooking
  • Cinema and Movies
  • History-Geography and Science Documentary
  • Hiking and Travel