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Ngoumbah Andy Wolloh M. is an Electrical and Computer Engineer with 8 years of experience in electrical and computer systems maintenance, project management, analysis of geographic information systems, maps creation and space technology. I have undergone trainings in intergovernmental project management with the UN and its partners in 8 countries, capacity building and development (SERVIR West Africa in collaboration with NASA and USAID and DE Africa for the government of Australia) and designing communications satellites for use by the Nigerian space agency, NARSDA.

Andy is currently pursuing a Master of Geo-Information Technology Programme at the African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST), under the auspices of the United Nations Economy for Africa (UNECA), where he was selected as a fellow on this prestigious full scholarship and executive mentorship program for change-makers from developing countries.

Before joining AFRIGIST, Andy worked with the Cameroon News and Publishing Corporation (SOPECAM) as an Electrical Engineer where his primary role was to train the technicians of the production unit on routine preventive maintenance procedures to perform on industrial machinery and equipment, aimed at improving the production system while adhering to health and safety regulations in accordance with NIOSH Instructional Regulation.
Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from his home country of Cameroon, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Space Science and Technology; specializing in Satellite Communications from the African Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education, UNOOSA. He has several certifications in analytic software and has published multiple technical papers in respected international journals.

Always dedicated to promoting the development of the global geo-information science sectos and the space sector, Andy is a co-founded the nonprofit SpaceGate Way whose goal is to create awareness and train young Africans in the skills required for careers in the new space economy through direct interaction with students in 3 West African countries. A strong advocate for promoting the global space sector, he believes high-tech literacy and managerial skills are the keys to any fast-growing economy. He strives to make the world a better place for all, irrespective of race or background.