Pascale Vicat Blanc
About Pascale Vicat Blanc
Pascale Vicat Blanc is a Senior Research Scientist at Inria, with a diverse background in product development and academia, including leadership roles at various organizations. She has contributed to the fields of computer science and software engineering through her extensive career spanning several decades.
Current Role at Inria
Pascale Vicat Blanc serves as a Senior Research Scientist at Inria, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on advancing research initiatives within the organization. Her work is based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, where she contributes to various projects that align with Inria's mission to promote scientific excellence in computer science and applied mathematics.
Previous Experience at F5 Networks
From 2014 to 2017, Pascale Vicat Blanc worked at F5 Networks as the Senior Director of Product Development, specializing in Internet of Things (IoT), analytics, and cloud technologies. During her tenure, she played a significant role in developing innovative solutions in the tech sector while based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Leadership at LYaTiss SAS
Pascale Vicat Blanc co-founded and served as the CEO of LYaTiss SAS from 2010 to 2015. Under her leadership, the company focused on delivering advanced technology solutions. Following this, she continued her leadership role at CloudWeaver, formerly known as LYaTiss, from 2012 to 2015 in Mountain View, California.
Academic Background and Education
Pascale Vicat Blanc has an extensive academic background in computer science. She studied at INSA Lyon, where she earned her MSc in Software Engineering from 1981 to 1984, followed by a DEA and PhD from 1984 to 1988. Additionally, she completed her Habilitation à diriger des recherches at École normale supérieure de Lyon from 2000 to 2002, further solidifying her expertise in the field.
Research Initiatives and Contributions
In her current role at Inria, Pascale Vicat Blanc serves as the scientific director for the 'IA for Industry 5.0' initiative. She also holds a mission role focused on 'Industrie du Futur,' where she contributes to shaping the future of industrial applications through research and innovation.