Olivier Francon

Olivier Francon

Olivier Francon is focused on decision-making optimization, multi-agent systems, and neuroevolution as Associate Vice President, Neuro AI, for Cognizant AI Lab. He leads research and development in artificial intelligence at the lab, which aims to maximize human potential with decision AI and to further the advancement of AI for the good of society.

Prior to joining Cognizant, he was Principal Software Engineer at Sentient Technologies, where he developed and deployed distributed artificial intelligence solutions.

Before that, he was an Engineering Manager at Calypso Technology, leading developments on solutions for capital markets. Earlier in his career, Olivier worked as a software engineer contractor for BNP Paribas, Credit Lyonnais, and JP Morgan.

Olivier holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from EPITA (Ecole pour l’Informatique et les Technologies Avancées), Paris, with a specialization in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence.

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