District Of Columbia 2025-2026 Regular Session

District Of Columbia Council Bill PR26-0078 Compare Versions

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46	46	2 airman Phil Mendelson
47	47	3 at the request
48	48	of the Mayor
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51	51	6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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55	55	10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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60	60	15 To confirm the reappointment of Sannido De Poukn to the Commission on African Affairs.
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63	63	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
64	64	18 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on African Affairs Sannido De Poulm Confirmation
65	65	19 Resolution of 2025".
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67	67	2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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69	69	22 Sannido De Poukn
70	70	23 Eastern A venue, NE
71	71	24 Washington,
72	72	DC 20011
73	73	25 (Ward 5)
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76	76	as a public voting member of the Commission on African Affairs, established by section 4 of the
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78	78	29 Office and Commission on African Affairs Act of 2006, effective June 8, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-111,
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80	80	31 D.C. Official Code§ 2-1393), for a term to end October 27, 2026.
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82	82	33 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
83	83	34 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
84	84	35 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
85	85	SANNIDO DE POUKN
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87	87	PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
88	88	With 13 years of experience as an IT professional, I have honed my skills in developing and
89	89	implementing security solutions in fast- paced environments. My passion lies in aligning security
90	90	architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. My extensive
91	91	experience in developing and testing security frameworks for cloud- based software, coupled with
92	92	my expertise in robust network defense strategies, makes me an asset to any team. I am committed
93	93	to staying abreast of the latest developments in the ﬁeld and continuously improving my
94	94	knowledge and skills.
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96	96	SKILLS
97	97	• Designing security controls
98	98	• Wireshark software
99	99	• Data security
100	100	• Erecting ﬁrewalls
101	101	• Training and Development
102	102	• Infrastructure development
103	103	• Security planning
104	104	• Access Control
105	105	WORK HISTORY
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108	108	UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
109	109	Visiting Assistant Professor \| Washington, DC \| January 2025 - Present
110	110	• Created study guides, research materials and syllabus for students. •
111	111	Teach the courses
112	112	Computer Networking Adjunct Professor \| Washington, DC \| May 2024 – December 2024
113	113	• Created study guides, research materials and syllabus for students. •
114	114	Teach the courses
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116	116	MAYOR OFFICE ON AFRICAN AFFAIRS
117	117	Commissioner \| Washington, DC \| January 2020 – Present
118	118	• Serve as an advocate for African persons in the district.
119	119	• Review and submit to the mayor, the council, and the oﬃce and make available to the public an annual
120	120	report that includes an analysis of the needs of the African community in the district.
121	121	• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful
122	122	corrective actions.
123	123	• Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development.
124	124	DCPS-MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL
125	125	Computer Networking Teacher \| Washington, DC \| January 2022 - August 2023
126	126	sssssssa
127	127	• Prepare Computer Architecture and Technology (ATO) and Maintenance Planning and Management
128	128	courses.
129	129	• Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
130	130	• Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
131	131	• Created study guides, research materials and syllabus for students.
132	132	• Tested and evaluated student progress to determine eﬀectiveness and impact of teaching methods,
133	133	materials, and projects.
134	134	• Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
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137	137	UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
138	138	Researcher \| Washington, DC \| January 2021 - June 2022
139	139	• Study and evolve data science prototypes.
140	140	• Implement machine learning algorithms and AI tools within research opportunities based on current
141	141	parameters.
142	142	• Build AI models from scratch and assist in sharing knowledge of the model's function.
143	143	• Choose appropriate datasets and data representation methods.
144	144	• Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
145	145	GIC TECHNOLOGY LLC
146	146	Network Engineer \| Washington, DC \| June 2016 - December 2021
147	147	• Troubleshot complex multi- vendor network service provider issues.
148	148	• Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
149	149	• Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
150	150	• Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
151	151	• Provided detailed network diagrams and procedural guidelines.
152	152	• Integrated data, voice, and video networks for use in multi-site installations.
153	153	TOGO PORT
154	154	IT Project Manager \| Togo, Africa \| February 2010 - September 2011
155	155	• Developed project management roadmap to deﬁne project objectives, timelines, and milestones.
156	156	• Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and
157	157	developers for integrations.
158	158	• Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of
159	159	project scope determination.
160	160	• Proposed and implemented system enhancements to improve performance and reliability of storage.
161	161	• Designed, documented, and executed system upgrades and patch management using update manager.
162	162	EDUCATION
163	163	PH.D. Computer Science and engineering University of The District of Columbia
164	164	Washington, DC, 05/2025
165	165	MASTER OF SCIENCE Computer Science
166	166	University of The District of Columbia
167	167	Washington, DC 12/2021
168	168	BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Computer and Information Sciences
169	169	University of The District of Columbia
170	170	Washington, DC, 09/2020
171	171	CERTIFICATIONS
172	172	CompTIA Security + November 2023
173	173	CCNA: Introduction to Networks issued by Cisco June 2022
174	174	CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials June 2022
175	175	CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation issued by Cisco October 2022.
176	176	Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
177	177	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
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182	182	Sannido De Poukn
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184	184	Mr. Sannido De Poukn is an accomplished professional in the field of
185	185	computer science and engineering. He currently holds the position of
186	186	Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of the District of Columbia,
187	187	where he combines teaching with his extensive background in IT
188	188	management and support, totaling over 13 years of experience in the
189	189	industry.
190	190	In addition to his academic role, Mr. De Poukn is a Cisco Certified
191	191	Instructor, highlighting his expertise in network engineering and
192	192	cybersecurity. His dedication to advancing his knowledge is evident as he
193	193	is also a PhD student in computer science and engineering, further
194	194	enhancing his academic credentials and research capabilities.
195	195	Aside from his academic and professional pursuits, he actively participates in community and
196	196	cultural events. Notably, Mr. De Poukn has been involved in celebrating Black History Month and
197	197	promoting Ivorian culture, which reflects his commitment to cultural representation and
198	198	awareness. He is also fluent in English, French, and Ewe.
199	199	A Ward 5 resident, Mr. De Poukn earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information
200	200	Sciences, Master of Science in Computer Science, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Computer
201	201	Science and Engineering from the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
202	202	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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204	204	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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207	207	______________________________________________________________________________
208	208	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724 -7681
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210	210	To: Kimberly A. Bassett, Steve Walker
211	211	From: Betsy Cavendish
212	212	Date: January 30, 2025
213	213	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a Resolution appointing Tiffany Lancaster, Josiane
214	214	Ndoymbaye, and Sannido De Poukn to the Commission on African Affairs
215	215	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced Order and found
216	216	it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate
217	217	to call Kimberly Ulan , Associate General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202- 727-
218	218	0872, or me at 202- 603-6154.
219	219	______________________________
220	220	Elizabeth Cavendish
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