A Benin native, he opted to establish his professional career in France. His work now involves balancing corporate duties with youth development programs throughout Africa.

Michel Idjinou (photo), a Beninese engineer and expert in information systems architecture, specializes in data and digital transformation. He is the co-founder of RINTIO, a digital services company, and heads its French subsidiary.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Benin, RINTIO also operates in France. The company develops custom IT solutions, offers systems integration services, and works in data science, big data, and artificial intelligence. It supports African and international businesses in their digital transformation, delivering technology tools tailored to specific industry needs.

RINTIO is also committed to training young Africans in digital professions. It regularly hosts bootcamps and hands-on training programs in areas such as software development, AI, and data science. In 2021, it launched E-learning Coraq Lab, an online training platform.

Beyond his role at RINTIO, Idjinou is a business and data architect consultant at La Française des Jeux, the French national lottery operator. He is the founder of Africa TechUp Tour, a training initiative focused on AI and data careers for young people across Africa. He also plays an active role in the nonprofit 10.000 Codeurs, serving as the lead for the data community and mentoring youth toward careers in tech.

Michel Idjinou holds an engineering degree in computer science from Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA) in Lyon, earned in 2010. Since then, he has built over 15 years of experience in information systems architecture, data project management, and digital transformation, working with major firms in France including BNP Paribas, Société Générale, and My Money Bank.

Melchior Koba