Our Team

An international and passionate network of experts in data science, data engineering, public health, driven by innovation and dedicated to transforming public health in Africa.

« There are more ideas in two heads than in one »

Jacques Chirac

Chénangnon F. Tovissodé

Co-founder

Chénangnon F. Tovissodé

Chénangnon Tovissodé holds an MSc in Biostatistics and a PhD in Biometrics, and pursued post-doctoral research in Machine Learning and bioinformatics. He has over 12 years experience in data statistical analysis and modeling. Chénangnon is interested in modeling nonlinear dynamic systems with applications in biomedical research, epidemiology, mathematical biology and philosophy; and in causal network inference to learn gene-gene interactions.

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Sewanou H. Honfo

Co-founder & Board Chair

Sewanou H. Honfo

Sewanou Honfo holds an MSc in Biostatistics and a PhD in Biometrics, with post-doctoral studies in Bioinformatics and Epidemiology from the Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada. He is a data science expert dedicated to developing practical solutions for pressing public health challenges. Combining advanced programming skills (R, Python, C++, JavaScript) with over 12 years of experience in statistical analysis and modeling, Sewanou has led research and development projects across public health and high-tech industries, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams globally.

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Roméo J. Tohoun

Co-founder & Head of T&I

Roméo J. Tohoun

Roméo Tohoun holds an MSc in Biostatistics from the Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Republic of Benin. He is a data engineer and analyst focused on quality and efficiency, with extensive knowledge in collecting, transforming, and storing data. He is an expert in managing, processing, and setting up data pipelines, having held positions as Data Manager at the Africa Rice Center and Data Engineer at Accenture. He is proficient with AWS, Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake clouds.

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Gilles Caporossi

Scientific Advisor

Gilles Caporossi

Gilles Caporossi is a Full professor in data science and business analytics, former director of the decision science department at HEC Montreal, University of Montreal. He is a member of the Group for Research in Decision Analysis (GERAD) and author of over 150 scientific articles. His expertise includes complex networks, data mining, algorithmics, combinatorial optimization, and artificial intelligence.

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Marie Beauséjour

R&D Advisor

Marie Beauséjour

Marie Beauséjour is an Associate professor in epidemiology and preventive and community medicine at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. She contributes in numerous research and development projects on health intervention evaluation in Quebec, intervention effectiveness, care trajectories, musculoskeletal deformations, epidemiology, and public health. She has excelled in managing research and development projects that combine contributions from the private (industries), public (hospitals and universities), and parapublic (international institutions) sectors.

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Pierre Toto

Medical Affairs Advisor

Pierre Toto

Pierre Toto is a distinguished physician and ENT (ear, nose, throat) specialist and surgeon in Benin, boasting over 30 years of diverse medical experience. He owns a specialized ENT clinic in Benin, providing expert care for patients with a range of common and complex ENT conditions.

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François Poulin

Business and T&I Advisor

François Poulin

François Poulin is a Biomedical engineer from Polytechnique Montréal, with a MSc in Financial management from HEC Montreal. He has over two decades of experience in strategic business planning, project management, and product development in the healthcare sector. He is currently the Vice President Operations at THORASYS (Thoracic Medical Systems Inc.). His roles at THORASYS, Torus Biomedical Solutions, and Boston Scientific have equipped him with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, product management, and market analysis. He has demonstrated leadership in promoting several innovations and managing complex and large-scale projects in Canada and the United States.

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Thierry Dahoun

Project Management and Partnership Advisor

Thierry Dahoun

Thierry Dahoun holds a MSc in Organization Management and a DESS in Project management and local development. He has over 20 years of experience in managing public, private, and non-profit organizations. He has strong skills in inclusive finance, project and program management, management control, finance, and accounting. As a management controller at one of Benin's largest decentralized finance institutions, he significantly improved performance indicators through his leadership. Besides, he has assisted several international NGOs in developing pro-poor strategies across various sectors, including digital finance, institutional strengthening, green finance, self-employment, and youth entrepreneurship.

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Bruno Yapo

Quality control and management Advisor

Bruno Yapo

Bruno Yapo is a quality management consultant with over 15 years of experience, he has successfully implemented and optimized processes in production, commerce, and customer support. At Côte d'Ivoire Telecom, he developed and enhanced the quality system, leading to ISO 9001 certification in 2010. As a project manager, he has overseen the deployment of non-conformity treatment tools, including problem-solving methods, KAIZEN, 5S, and 6 SIGMA, achieving significant results.

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