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M
URIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
April 20, 2026
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section
2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1- 523.01), and pursuant to section 5 of the Office and Commission on
African Affairs Act of 2006, effective June 8, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-111, D.C. Official Code § 2-1394),
I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Dr. Sannido De Poukn
Eastern Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20011
(Ward 5)
for reappointment as a public member of the Commission on African Affairs, for a term to end October
27, 2029.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel B owser
Mayor
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2 ha1rman 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 Dr. Sannido De Poukn to the Commission on African Affairs.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on African Affairs Dr. Sannido De Poukn
19 Confirmation Resolution of 2026".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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22 Dr. Sannido De Poukn
23 Eastern A venue, NE
24 Washington, DC 20011
25 (Ward 5)
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27 as a public member of the Commission on African Affairs, established by section 4 of the Office
28 and Commission on African Affairs Act of 2006, effective June 8, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-111, D.C.
29 Official Code§ 2-1393), for a term to end October 27, 2029.
30 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
31 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Mayor.
32 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
• W ireshark softwar e
• Da ta security
• E recting firewall s
• Training and Development
• Infrastructure development
• S ecurity planning
• A ccess Control
WORK HISTORY
UN
IVERSITY 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
COMMISSION ON AFRICAN AFFAIRS
Commissioner | Washington, DC | January 2020 – Present
• S
erve 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.
UN
IVERSITY 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
p
arameters.
• 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.
• In
tegrated 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
d
evelopers 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.
E
xecutive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
D
r. Sannido De Poukn
Dr.
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, D r. De Poukn is a Cisco
Certified Instructor, highlighting his expertise in network engineering and
cybersecurity.
Aside from his academic and professional pursuits, he actively
participates in community and cultural events. Notably, Dr. 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, Dr. De Poukn earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information
Sciences, his Master of Science in Computer Science, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Computer
Science and Engineering from the University of the District of Columbia.
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, Steven Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: March 25, 2026
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a resolution appointing members of the Commission
on African Affairs
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced Resolution 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
202-727-2292, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth Cavendish