He obtained his doctorate from Louisiana State University, USA, in 2003 and was on the faculty of John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Canada, before joining SKEMA Business School in 2017. He teaches literature review methodology and business intelligence; in the past he has also taught database management, website development, information system management, and information systems analysis and design. He researches open content (e.g. Wikipedia and open source software), literature review methodology and applications of the Internet in developing countries. Before entering academia, he worked as a computer systems analyst and as a human resources administrator.