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Executive Team

Scientific, technical and administrative management of OneLab is carried out by an experienced team selected by coordinating partner UPMC.


timurfriedman2Dr Timur Friedman, Scientific Director, is responsible for the management of the scientific aspects of OneLab. A Maître de Conférences (lecturer) in computer networking at UPMC, he has both a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a MSc in Technology Management from the Stevens Institute of Technology. His Bachelor's degree is from Harvard College. Prior to entering the field of computer science, Mr Friedman worked in humanitarian relief management. He is the Director of PlanetLab Europe and has distinguished publications in network monitoring.

thierryparmentelat2Dr Thierry Parmentelat, Technical Director, manages OneLab's technical side. A senior research engineer at INRIA, his areas of interest include experimental testbeds, networking, and programming languages. Prior to joining INRIA, he has held various positions within the software industry, has been CTO (Chief Technical Officer) at Centile, a VOIP company, and formerly he has designed and implemented critical systems for various industrial sectors, like nuclear energy and aerospace. He graduated from the École Polytechnique in 1984, and received his PhD in 1991.


fredericvaissade2Frédéric Vaissade, Project Manager, is responisble for daily administrative management work and handling of OneLab's logistics. He is also International Partnerships Manager of the UPMC NPA research group and holds an MSc in management and in science. He started his career as business manager at the French Agency for Innovation, then worked as European Project Manager in a consulting company where he successfully managed a large FP6 Integrated Project (Co-Extra), supported researchers in setting up new projects, and trained new European Project Managers.