A specialized computer scientist, he is an expert in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data. Leveraging this expertise, he develops innovative technological solutions to enhance language learning and mastery.
Pascal Uriel Elingui (photo) is a Côte d’Ivoire-based tech entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Wakkeh, a software development company.
Founded in 2022, Wakkeh focuses on creating innovative educational solutions. Its flagship product, Dictable, is a French language learning platform designed to enhance writing and communication skills for young Africans and users worldwide. Powered by artificial intelligence, Dictable enables users to perform dictation exercises autonomously.
The platform features an automated error detection tool, provides contextual assistance, and includes interactive functionalities that make the learning process engaging and enriching. Dictable also hosts online dictation contests, expanding its educational reach and fostering competitive learning.
Pascal Uriel Elingui is an instructor on Coursera and holds a master's degree in mobile networks and services from the Ecole Supérieure Multinationale des Télécommunications (ESMT) in Senegal, obtained in 2010. He has also completed online courses in machine learning and big data at institutions such as ESSEC Business School and the University of Washington.
Professionally, his career began in 2011 as an IT consultant for Qualisys Consulting in Senegal and a systems administrator at Global Technics in Mauritania. In 2012, he joined Voxygen SAS, a software development company, as a research and development engineer. Between 2020 and 2023, he mentored students on the OpenClassrooms platform, sharing his expertise in cutting-edge technology.
In 2023, Elingui's commitment to leveraging technology for educational innovation was recognized when he won the Orange Social Entrepreneur Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM) in Côte d’Ivoire for Dictable. The award underscores his mission to transform education through creative tech solutions and make a lasting impact on learners worldwide.
By Melchior Koba
Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji
