Samuel (WMF)

I am a passionate problem solver and I enjoy blending technology with policy.

Since 2008 as African Hope, I have been editing Wikipedia, in French mainly, as well as its sister projects such as Commons, where my bot gives a helping hand from time to time. Alongside my volunteer editing, I was involved in the growth of the Wikimedia Community in Côte d’Ivoire.

Within the Security team, my efforts aim at enabling the dissemination of free knowledge while respecting our users' privacy. This involves building technical products to help mitigate privacy risks, conducting privacy audits, and implementing Privacy by Design across the Foundation.

Previously, I served as a Trust & Safety Specialist, and a Strategy Coordinator for the French-speaking communities.