District Of Columbia 2025-2026 Regular Session

District Of Columbia Council Bill PR26-0078 Latest Draft

Bill / Introduced Version Filed 02/14/2025

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