Jimmy Ngao
About Jimmy Ngao
Jimmy Ngao is a Team Manager at the European Patent Office, where he oversees patent administration applications and software management. He has extensive experience in the field, having worked in various roles in telecommunications and patent examination since the 1990s.
Work at European Patent Office
Jimmy Ngao has been employed at the European Patent Office since 2002. He has held the position of Team Manager since 2007, overseeing a team focused on patent administration applications, software deployment, upgrades, and testing within DG2. Prior to his current role, he served as a Patent Examiner from 2002 to 2007. His extensive experience at the European Patent Office spans over 17 years.
Education and Expertise
Jimmy Ngao earned a Master's degree in Telecommunications from Ucl University of Louvain in Belgium. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in technology and patent management. He possesses expertise in software deployment and patent administration, which is critical to his current responsibilities at the European Patent Office.
Professional Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, Jimmy Ngao held several positions in the telecommunications industry. He worked as a Director of Engineering at Winstar Communications from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, he was a Bid Manager and Network Consultant at Worldcom from 1994 to 1997. He also served as a Program Manager at Motorola for one year in 1997. His diverse experience in engineering and management roles has contributed to his current position.
Language Proficiency
Jimmy Ngao is multilingual, fluently speaking French, English, and German. He also has basic proficiency in Dutch. Additionally, he has mother tongue proficiency in Chinese, including dialects such as Mandarin, Cantonese, and Shanghainese. His language skills enhance his ability to communicate effectively in a diverse work environment.