Florian Dufour
About Florian Dufour
Florian Dufour serves as the Directeur des Systèmes d'Information at Inria since 2016, where he has significantly transformed the IT department. He has a background in software development and project management, with previous roles at Inria and CERN.
Work at Inria
Florian Dufour has held various positions at Inria since 2001, currently serving as Directeur des Systèmes d'Information since 2016. In this role, he oversees the entire IT function, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technological advancements. His previous roles at Inria include Chef de projet en applications web, Responsable informatique, and Responsable informatique adjoint. He played a significant role in the transformation of the IT department, enhancing its capabilities and service delivery. Notably, he successfully unified the IT department in 2019, leading to improved efficiency across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Florian Dufour holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Software Engineering from ENSIMAG, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education at Grenoble Ecole de Management, earning a Master of Management in Executive IT Management from 2007 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in IT management and software development.
Background
Florian Dufour began his career as a Développeur logiciel at Inria from 2001 to 2003. He then worked in various roles, including Responsable informatique adjoint and Chef de projet en applications web, before becoming Directeur des Systèmes d'Information. He also worked briefly at CERN as a Développeur logiciel et physicien débutant in 2000. His diverse experience in IT roles has contributed to his expertise in managing complex IT systems.
Achievements
Florian Dufour has been instrumental in overseeing the IT function at Inria, playing a key role in the transformation of the IT department. His leadership led to the unification of the IT department in 2019, which resulted in a more cohesive and efficient IT function across the organization. His contributions have significantly enhanced service delivery within the IT department.