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Abdoulaye Barthelemy

@abdoulayebarthelemy

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Information management and data engineering leader driving humanitarian data transformation.

Burundi

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior IM/data engineering role in a mission-driven organization where I can lead data transformation, cloud migration, and capacity building to improve humanitarian decision-making.

I am an information management and data engineering specialist with over 16 years designing, migrating and operationalizing data systems across Africa, Europe and the Middle East. I combine an Engineer Degree in Computer Science, a Master’s in Management of Crises and a Post-Graduate Program in AI & Machine Learning to deliver robust, scalable data solutions.

I have led end-to-end data lifecycles — from ETL and database administration to cloud migration, GIS mapping and Power BI reporting — improving operational efficiency and evidence-based decision-making for UNHCR operations. I have proven experience with Informatica, SQL Server, Azure, Power BI, Python and R, and I build interoperable data architectures and SOPs that strengthen local capacity.

I prioritize data quality, interoperability and protection while enhancing cross-agency coordination through standardized tools, real-time dashboards and spatial analysis. I am driven to apply data engineering, AI and cloud skills to humanitarian contexts to optimize resource allocation and impact.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Information Management Officer

UNHCR

Jun 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 3 months)

Developed and implemented an Information and Data Management Strategy for IDP and refugee coordination, streamlined data collection and visualization workflows, and integrated Power BI, ActivityInfo, and SQL dashboards to enable real-time analytics for evidence-based decision-making.

Information Management Power BI SQL GIS Data Strategy ActivityInfo Data Governance Capacity Building

Information Management Officer

UNHCR

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)

Led design and nationwide rollout of an Information Management Strategy aligned with UNHCR Data Transformation priorities and implemented Results Monitoring with Power BI, ActivityInfo, and SQL dashboards to improve governance and interoperability.

Information Management Power BI SQL Data Governance ActivityInfo GIS Reporting

Operations Data Management Officer

UNHCR

Dec 2017 - Mar 2022 (4 years 3 months)

Managed data architecture and core databases (BIMS, proGres, SQL Server, Kobo Collect), centralized databases across field locations, and implemented SOPs for data entry and validation to improve consistency and operational reporting accuracy.

SQL Server Database Administration Data Architecture SOPs Data Quality Capacity Building

Database Officer

UNHCR

Aug 2013 - Aug 2017 (4 years)

Administered SQL-based databases for refugee registration and assistance tracking, developed automated processing and visualization tools, and trained national IM staff to improve reporting efficiency and data quality.

SQL Database Administration Automation Reporting Data Security Training

Senior Resettlement & Data Manager

UNHCR

May 2008 - Apr 2013 (4 years 11 months)

Oversaw resettlement case processing and data management, standardized referral and case tracking procedures to reduce delays, and maintained proGres and SQL databases to improve reporting efficiency for protection and resettlement operations.

SQL Case Management Resettlement Procedures Data Quality SOP Development Staff Training

Registration/Database Officer

UNHCR

Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 (2 months)

Administered and optimized SQL and proGres databases for registration, led legacy database migration to improved infrastructure, and developed automated reporting tools to enhance timeliness and reliability of operational statistics.

SQL Data Migration Data Protection Training Registration Systems