Barrou Diallo
About Barrou Diallo
Barrou Diallo is a Senior IT Cooperation Specialist at the European Patent Office, where he assists the CIO with external relations and events. With over 20 years of experience in IT management, he has held various roles in research and development, cybersecurity, and innovation management.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Barrou Diallo currently serves as Senior IT Cooperation Specialist at the European Patent Office (EPO), a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he assists the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with external relations and organizes CIO-related events. Additionally, he is responsible for managing innovation resources and initiatives, including overseeing an Innovation Lab. Diallo has also been the Head of Innovation at the EPO since 2013, where he has contributed to the development and implementation of innovative strategies within the organization.
Experience at European Patent Office
Barrou Diallo has extensive experience at the European Patent Office, having worked in various capacities since 1999. His roles have included Patent Examiner, Head of Research, Director of Applied Research and Development, IT Demand Manager for Infrastructure and Security, and R&D Manager - Programme Coordinator. His tenure at the EPO spans multiple years, with significant contributions to research, development, and IT management. He has been involved in projects that focus on emerging technologies and innovation.
Educational Background
Barrou Diallo has a diverse educational background with degrees in various fields. He studied Computer Science at Université De Reims Champagne - Ardenne from 1990 to 1992. He then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics at Université Paris 8 from 1993 to 1994. Diallo obtained a Master of Science from Université Paris Diderot in 1994-1995, followed by a Master's in Cybersecurity Law from the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology in 2000-2001. He completed his Doctorate in Computer Science at Université De Caen Normandie from 1995 to 1998.
Previous Work Experience
Before his extensive career at the European Patent Office, Barrou Diallo held various positions in the IT sector. He worked as an IT Specialist and Industrial Computing Specialist at Villeroy & Boch from 1992 to 1994. He also served as a Computer Scientist at CEA - Commissariat À L'énergie Atomique Et Aux Énergies Alternatives in 1994-1995 and as a Research Project Manager at Inserm from 1996 to 1998. His early career included programming roles, contributing to his foundational knowledge in IT and computing.
Language Proficiency
Barrou Diallo is fluent in four languages: English, German, French, and Dutch. This multilingual proficiency enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments and contributes to his role in international relations and cooperation within the European Patent Office.