In the tech sector, marked by persistent gender under-representation, Diyé Dia stands out as a noteworthy exemplar. She heads Aristarc, a firm specializing in digital transformation consulting, as well as providing services in web and mobile development and training.

Diyé Dia (photo), a Senegalese computer scientist and entrepreneur, is at the forefront of the digital transformation sweeping across Africa. As co-founder and CEO of Aristarc, a web and mobile application development company, Dia is helping businesses and individuals alike harness the power of technology to thrive in the new digital age.

Dia's journey began with a passion for technology and a deep understanding of the challenges facing African economies. After earning her engineering degree in computer science and modeling from the Senegalese computer engineering school  ISIMA in 2011, she went on to pursue a PhD in computer science, data mining, e-commerce, machine learning, and artificial intelligence at Blaise Pascal University in France.

Armed with her expertise, Dia returned to Senegal in 2017 and co-founded Aristarc. The company offers innovative web design and development services, as well as training programs in the tech field. It also provides solutions related to data and AI, helping businesses make sense of their data and use it to drive growth.

One of Aristarc's most successful products is Gabi, a mobile application that helps users find their nearest ATM.  Another notable Aristarc product is Scorapp, a web application designed for banks, investment funds, and microfinance institutions. Scorapp helps these institutions dematerialize credit applications and rate credit files, making it easier and faster for businesses to lend money to qualified borrowers.

Before diving into entrepreneurship, Dia honed her skills working for various companies. Between 2012 and 2014, she balanced part-time lecturing at Blaise Pascal University with research and development engineering at Almerys, a health and insurance tech platform. In 2016, she shifted gears, joining Performances Group as a data project manager, contributing to their mission of driving economic transformation across Africa, until 2018.

Melchior Koba