Francois Vanderbeck

Co-founder & President at Atoptima

Francois Vanderbeck started their career as a University Lecturer at the University of Cambridge from September 1994 to August 1998. Francois then joined the Université de Bordeaux as a Senior Professor in September 1998 and held this position until February 2019. In September 2008, Vanderbeck became a Team Leader for the RealOpt project at Inria, where they worked until November 2018. In 2010, they served as Vice-President of the ROADEF - French Operations Research & Decision Support Society. In February 2019, Vanderbeck co-founded Atoptima and currently holds the role of CEO & co-founder. At Atoptima, they are involved in designing and developing cutting-edge Software-As-A-Service applications for resource assignment optimization.

Francois Vanderbeck has a strong educational background, with a focus on Operations Research. In 1984, they began their academic journey at the Université catholique de Louvain, where they pursued an Engineering Degree in Applied Mathematics. This program lasted for five years, ending in 1989.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Francois Vanderbeck furthered their education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). From 1991 to 1992, they attended MIT as a visiting fellow at the Sloan School of Management, broadening their knowledge in various business-related fields.

Additionally, Vanderbeck continued their studies at the Université catholique de Louvain, where they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Operations Research. This program lasted from 1990 to 1994, indicating their dedication to developing a deep understanding of this specialized field.

To enhance their academic prowess, in 1991 and 1992, Vanderbeck spent time at MIT once again. This time, they pursued a Master's degree in Operations Research, further solidifying their expertise in this area.

Overall, Francois Vanderbeck's educational journey showcases a commitment to Operations Research, encompassing degrees at both the Master's and Doctoral levels from reputable institutions.

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  • Co-founder & President

    February, 2019 - present