Sophie Proust
About Sophie Proust
Sophie Proust serves as the Executive Director of the Agency for Programs, Algorithms, Software, and Uses at Inria since 2024. She has extensive experience in technology leadership, having held significant roles at Atos, Bull, and Worldline Global, and has a strong academic background in engineering and management.
Work at Inria
Sophie Proust serves as the Directrice Exécutive de l'Agence de Programmes, Algorithmes, logiciels et usages at Inria. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to the agency's focus on program development and algorithmic solutions. Her role involves overseeing various initiatives aimed at advancing software applications and usage in technology.
Current Membership at Académie des technologies
Since 2023, Sophie Proust has been a member of the Académie des technologies. This organization focuses on promoting technological innovation and expertise in France. Her involvement reflects her commitment to advancing technology and its applications.
Previous Experience at Atos
Sophie Proust worked at Atos as Chief Technology Officer from 2019 to 2023. In this role, she was responsible for leading technology strategies and initiatives. Prior to this position, she served as Group SVP - Head of Big Data and Security R&D from 2015 to 2019, where she directed research and development efforts in these critical areas.
Background in Research and Development
Sophie Proust has extensive experience in research and development, particularly during her time at Bull. She held various roles, including R&D Project Director from 2011 to 2014 and Vice President R&D for a brief period in 2014. Additionally, she directed the Tera100 Project from 2008 to 2010, focusing on high-performance computing.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Proust holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Informatique from CentraleSupélec, where she studied from 1987 to 1989. She also completed a Short Advanced Management Program at ESSEC Business School and a program on Vision and Leadership at INSEAD from 2022 to 2023. Her educational background supports her expertise in technology management and leadership.