Bernard Laurendeau (ቤርናር - ベルナルド)

Bernard Laurendeau has a diverse range of work experience spanning several industries and roles. Bernard is currently the Managing Partner at Laurendeau & Associates, where they provide innovative advisory services to leaders in emerging markets. Prior to this, Bernard served as the Chief Executive Officer of Arifpay, a financial institution licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia, specializing in digital payment solutions. Bernard also worked as an Angel Investor for Arifpay. Additionally, Bernard held the position of Vice-President at CAFE - Club d'Affaires Franco-Ethiopien / French Business Association in Ethiopia. Bernard has also served as a Senior Advisor to the Commissioner at the Jobs Creation Commission in Ethiopia, where they worked towards the government's goals on employment and job creation. Before that, they were the Regional Director at Zenysis Technologies, a technology company focused on building collaborative software for governments and international organizations. Bernard has also held positions at Bank of the West, Slalom Consulting, Trianz Consulting, Kalypso Consulting, and Georgia Institute of Technology, gaining expertise and leadership in various aspects of business, consulting, and research.

Bernard Laurendeau has a diverse educational background. Bernard holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Strategy and Operations from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. Bernard also has a Master of Science (MS) degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. In addition, they obtained a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from ENSTA Bretagne. Prior to these advanced degrees, Bernard Laurendeau attended Lycée Saint-Louis in Paris and completed the Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles, with a specialization in Mathematics and Physics.

In terms of certifications, Bernard Laurendeau has completed several courses to enhance their skills and knowledge. Bernard obtained certificates in "Financing and Investing in Infrastructure" from Coursera Course Certificates, "Smart Grid Technology" from UC Berkeley, and "Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies" from Stanford University. Bernard also holds a certification as a Scrum Master from the Scrum Alliance. The specifics of when these certifications were obtained are not provided.