Ansoumane is an accomplished geomatician, specializing in geospatial sciences with a background in physical geography and the environment. With a degree in geography, Ansoumane Traore has successfully represented consulting firms in geospatial sciences and PAR (Plan d’Action et de Réinstallation des Communautés) in obtaining mining permits and the Ministry of the Environment.
His expertise also extends to the design of webGIS solutions, database, and geomatics, and he teaches digital cartography courses at Guinean universities.
Ansoumane Traore is a partner in Géovision Guinée and Cabinet World Geodect System Dama (WGSD), where he is CEO of the company. He is a frequent speaker at geomatics conferences and mentors young geographers. In his spare time, Ansoumane enjoys hiking, programming and volunteering with organizations, NGOs and universities promoting access to geomatics for the development of geospatial solutions.
Ansoumane is attached to the Centre National de Surveillance et d’Observation Environnemental in Guinea. He will be working on a project to combat diarrheal disease by raising awareness of the spread of the epidemic in Guinea in order to inform decision-making at the highest continental level.