Jean Pierre Besnard
About Jean Pierre Besnard
Jean Pierre Besnard is a Program Manager at OFF7 Accélérateur Ouest-France, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in digital transformation and data management, having previously held roles at Ouest-France and Ouest France Multimedia.
Work at Ouest-France
Jean Pierre Besnard has held multiple roles at Ouest-France, starting as Chef Projets at Ouest France Multimedia from 1999 to 2011 for 12 years. He then served as Responsable Développement Infolocale from 2011 to 2015 for 4 years. Since 2015, he has been working as Responsable Projets in the Direction des Services Numériques. In his current role, he focuses on digital transformation initiatives aimed at reducing time to market and enhancing innovation.
Current Role at OFF7 Accélérateur Ouest-France
Since 2017, Jean Pierre Besnard has been the Program Manager for Accélérateur OFF7 at OFF7 Accélérateur Ouest-France. In this position, he manages a platform, www.infolocale.fr, which processes data from 80,000 organizations and records approximately 600,000 events annually. His work contributes to the development of digital services and innovation within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jean Pierre Besnard studied at Université de Rennes I, where he achieved a Master of Science (MSc) in Informatics from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, he began his studies in Civil Engineering at Polytechnic Southwest of Plymouth in 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in digital services and project management.
Open Data Initiative Implementation
During his tenure at Ouest-France, Jean Pierre Besnard implemented an Open Data initiative. This initiative involved licensing, data exposure, and support for both public and private data reusers. His efforts in this area have contributed to increased transparency and accessibility of data.
Focus on Digital Transformation
Jean Pierre Besnard has a clear focus on reducing time to market and enhancing innovation through digital transformation. His work in various roles at Ouest-France reflects his commitment to advancing digital services and improving operational efficiency within the organization.