Octavian Folea
About Octavian Folea
Octavian Folea is a Team Manager at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2008. He has a background in software development and standards management, with expertise in media technology and industrial research projects.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Octavian Folea has been working at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2008. He currently holds the position of Team Manager, a role he has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, he manages a team of patent examiners who specialize in areas such as video compression, transmission, and image processing. His responsibilities include overseeing the examination process and ensuring that the team's work aligns with the EPO's standards and objectives.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining the EPO, Octavian Folea worked at Deuromedia as a Software Developer for a period of eight months in 2001. His early career also included a role at Medialive, where he served as a Standards Engineer for nine months from 2005 to 2006, followed by a position as Standards & Innovation Manager from 2006 to 2008. These roles contributed to his expertise in media technology standards.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Octavian Folea has a solid educational foundation in computer science and related fields. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Universitatea „Transilvania” din Brașov, studying from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Distributed Computing from Université Paris Sud (Paris XI) between 2002 and 2003. Additionally, he completed the EPI/CEIPI formation on the European Patent System, receiving a certificate from 2007 to 2008.
Expertise in Media Technology Standards
Octavian Folea has demonstrated expertise in managing industrial research projects, particularly within the digital media sector. He has been involved in the standardization process for MPEG and OMA, indicating a strong background in media technology standards. This experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex technical specifications and contribute to advancements in the field.