Nicolas Girard
About Nicolas Girard
Nicolas Girard is the Founder and CEO of OXIO and Co-President of La French Tech New York. He has held various leadership roles in technology and research, including positions at Mavenir, Attila Technologies, and Stevens Institute of Technology.
Work at OXIO
Nicolas Girard serves as the Founder and CEO of OXIO, a position he has held since 2018. Under his leadership, the company focuses on innovative solutions in the telecommunications sector. OXIO operates in the Greater New York City Area, where it aims to enhance connectivity and improve user experiences in mobile services.
Previous Experience at Mavenir
Before founding OXIO, Nicolas Girard was a Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Mavenir from 2012 to 2018. During his six years in Boston, he contributed to the development of advanced telecommunications technologies, helping the company establish itself in the competitive telecom market.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Girard has an extensive educational background in computer science and mathematics. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from Universität des Saarlandes between 2005 and 2007. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from EPITA and another MS in Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics from Paris-Sud University.
Achievements and Awards
Nicolas Girard has received several accolades for his contributions to technology and innovation. He was honored with the New Jersey Inventor Hall of Fame, Inventor of the Year Award in 2010, and received the Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award in the same year. His work in wireless network aggregation technology at Attila Technologies has been recognized as pioneering in the field.
Involvement with La French Tech New York
Nicolas Girard has been actively involved with La French Tech New York. He served as an Executive Board Member from 2020 to 2021 and has been Co-President since 2022. His role focuses on promoting French startups and fostering innovation within the tech community in New York City.