• Ousmane Ndiaye founded SeneCard in 2024 to address critical data reliability and access challenges in Senegal’s healthcare and education systems.
• The company utilizes QR codes and contactless chips to provide real-time access to patient medical histories, treatments, and allergies during emergencies.
• SeneCard expands its digital ecosystem beyond health to include smart school cards and the digitization of health insurance providers.

Senegalese entrepreneur Ousmane Ndiaye currently serves as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of SeneCard. His firm specializes in digital solutions for the health, education, and professional data management sectors.

Ndiaye established SeneCard in 2024 to modernize user tracking and improve administrative efficiency. The company focuses its primary commercial activities on the digital health market.

The firm produces electronic health cards that utilize QR codes and contactless chip technology. These devices grant medical professionals immediate access to patient records, active treatments, and specific allergies. This system improves patient safety, particularly during medical emergencies. Furthermore, users update their medical information in real-time without the need for a physical card replacement.

SeneCard also develops personalized medical records to meet the specific requirements of individual patients. In addition, Ndiaye supports the digital transformation of health insurance companies and social security institutes.

The company simultaneously applies its technology to the education sector through smart school cards. These cards integrate identification features with academic tracking and facility access. Students use these tools to record attendance, check grades, and access library or cafeteria services.

Ndiaye maintains a diverse professional portfolio alongside his entrepreneurial ventures. He serves as the lead developer for Delivair, a French firm that connects travelers with individuals shipping packages. He also works as a full-stack developer at INSOFT and teaches at the Superior Institute of Informatics (ISI).

Ndiaye earned a Master’s degree in Software Engineering from ISI in 2025. He also holds a Master’s degree in English from Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar. He launched his professional career in 2020 as a web development intern at the National Center for Agronomic Research.

Between 2021 and 2025, Ndiaye held developer positions at several prominent technology firms. These employers included Sirel976 Production and SESA Technologies. He also provided technical expertise to Obertys, a consulting firm serving the banking and technology sectors.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum