๐ ABDOULAYE FAYE
Technical Consultant | Blockchain, Robotics and AI
๐ Location: Thies, Senegal
๐ง Email: a-faye@hotmail.fr
๐ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/abdfaye
๐ป GitHub: github.com/abdfaye
๐ก PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Technical Consultant with 10+ years in Blockchain & Distributed Systems, Robotics & AI, and Emerging Technologies, specializing in next-generation platform design and implementation. Co-Founder & CTO with proven expertise in building scalable intelligent platforms. Innovator and Inventor with 5 granted patents.
Demonstrated success in designing decentralized platforms, automated systems, and AI solutions - directly applicable to next-generation platforms requiring both security and intelligent features.
๐ ๏ธ CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
๐ Blockchain & Distributed Systems
- Decentralized Identity & Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)
- Privacy Enhancing Technologies & Zero-Knowledge Proofs
- Smart Contract Development (Solidity, EVM-based chains)
- Next-Generation Platform Architecture & Design
- Automated Payment Systems & Escrow Contracts
- Cryptographic Protocols & Secure Multi-Party Computation
๐ค AI & Intelligent Systems
- Autonomous Robotics & Fleet Management Systems
- IoT Integration & Real-time Sensor Fusion
- Agentic AI & Autonomous Agent Development
- Intelligent Avatar Systems & Digital Humans
- Conversational AI & Natural Language Processing
- Smart Infrastructure & Connected Systems
๐ฏ Consulting & Innovation
- Applied Research & Technology Evaluation
- Solution Design & Architecture
- Rapid Prototyping & MVP Development
- Digital Trust & Data Privacy
- Enterprise Technology Integration
๐ผ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
๐ Co-Founder & CTO | CAYTU
July 2021 - Present (4+ years) | Senegal
Leading technical innovation in autonomous robotics, AI, and intelligent systems. Building comprehensive Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform serving healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and smart city infrastructure.
๐ Key Achievements:
- ๐ค Autonomous Robotics Platform: Architected service robots with flawless autonomous navigation and remote control capabilities for healthcare, hospitality, retail, and delivery sectors
- ๐ IoT-Integrated Systems: Designed connected infrastructure with real-time sensor fusion, data analysis, and environmental control for smart buildings and cities
- ๐ฅ AI Agents & Avatars: Built intelligent virtual assistants for hospitality, education, and retail with conversational AI and automated workflow capabilities
- ๐ Fleet Management Solutions: Developed scalable RaaS platform for autonomous robot fleet coordination, reducing operational costs and improving efficiency
- ๐ข Smart Infrastructure: Created AI-powered systems for real-time monitoring and control of buildings, campuses, airports, and urban environments
- ๐ Cross-Industry Deployment: Successfully implemented solutions across logistics, hospitality, healthcare, and smart city infrastructure
๐ข R&D Senior Analyst | Accenture Labs
May 2017 - July 2021 (4+ years) | Sophia Antipolis, France
Led blockchain and emerging technology research initiatives, evaluating and implementing cutting-edge solutions for Fortune 500 clients with focus on decentralized identity, privacy technologies, and next-generation platforms.
๐ฏ Technical Focus Areas:
- ๐ Decentralized Identity & Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)
- ๐ก๏ธ Privacy Enhancing Technologies & Zero-Knowledge Proofs
- ๐ Smart Contract Development & Solidity Programming
- ๐๏ธ Next-Generation Platform Architecture
- ๐ Cryptographic Protocols & Secure Multi-Party Computation
๐ Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
- ๐ Decentralized Identity Systems: Led development of blockchain-based identity solutions for enterprise clients, focusing on self-sovereign identity and privacy-preserving authentication
- ๐ Privacy Enhancing Technologies: Designed and implemented advanced cryptographic protocols for data privacy, including zero-knowledge proofs and secure multi-party computation
- ๐๏ธ Next-Generation Platform Architecture: Architected cutting-edge blockchain systems and distributed platforms across multiple industries
- ๐ Applied Research Leadership: Conducted pioneering research on distributed systems, publishing โAuditaโ framework for decentralized storage with privacy guarantees
- ๐ Patent Portfolio Development: Secured 5 blockchain-related patents including distributed transaction processing, decentralized identity, and privacy-preserving systems
- ๐ค Enterprise Consulting Excellence: Translated complex blockchain and privacy technologies into actionable business strategies across multiple industries
๐ฌ Research & Innovation Engineer | ENEDIS
February 2016 - August 2016 (7 months) | France
Developed innovative inspection and diagnostic system (PREVIO) in open innovation environment, working with multiple startups and cross-functional teams.
๐ Achievements:
- ๐ง Connected Systems: Designed secure, connected diagnostic system for high-voltage operations
- ๐๏ธ Computer Vision: Implemented computer vision and video processing capabilities
- ๐ค Innovation Leadership: Led collaborative innovation projects with external technology partners
๐ RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
๐ Blockchain & Distributed Systems:
- ๐ โAudita: A Blockchain-based Auditing Framework for Off-chain Storageโ (2019) - arXiv:1911.08515
Co-authored with Stevens Institute of Technology. Presents automated data integrity verification for decentralized storage - directly applicable to document management and escrow systems.
๐ค Additional Technical Projects:
๐ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & PATENTS
๐ EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
๐ Engineerโs Degree | ENSEIRB-MATMECA (2013-2016)
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering - Embedded Systems Specialization
๐ Intensive Cooperative Laboratory Study Program | Tohoku University (2014)
Robotics
๐ LANGUAGES
- ๐ซ๐ท French: Native
- ๐บ๐ธ English: Full Professional Proficiency
- ๐ธ๐ณ Wolof: Native
- ๐ธ๐ณ Serer: Native
- ๐ธ๐ฆ Arabic: Elementary
- ๐ฏ๐ต Japanese: Elementary
๐ KEY DIFFERENTIATORS
๐ฅ Cross-Domain Innovation
Unique combination of enterprise blockchain expertise (Accenture), autonomous robotics & AI leadership (CAYTU), and applied research depth (Accenture and Tohoku University)
๐ก๏ธ Advanced Privacy & Identity Expertise
Deep specialization in decentralized identity and privacy-enhancing technologies - critical for platforms handling sensitive data
๐ Patent-Protected Innovation
5 patents including distributed payments, decentralized identity, and privacy-preserving storage systems
๐ค Autonomous Systems Architecture
Proven experience designing intelligent, self-managing systems from robotics fleets to blockchain networks - perfect for automated platforms
๐ IoT & Connected Infrastructure
Expertise in real-time sensor integration and smart asset management
๐ฏ End-to-End Technical Leadership
From strategic architecture to hands-on implementation across blockchain, AI, robotics, and IoT domains
Available for immediate engagement to architect next-generation platforms that combine security, privacy, and intelligent features.
๐ผ Rate: $100-120/hour |
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Availability: Immediate (part-time) |
๐ Location: Remote/Global |