Simone Ferrara

Simone Ferrara's work experience begins in 2005 when they worked as a Research Scientist at the Centre for Wireless Communications CWC Oulu. Simone conducted research on soft-iterative channel estimation in the context of turbo equalization and developed an efficient estimation algorithm based on the analysis of the multipath channel subspace.

In 2006, Ferrara became a Research and Teaching Assistant at Washington University in St. Louis. Simone fulfilled various teaching and research responsibilities during their tenure.

In 2008, Ferrara joined Maucher Jenkins as a Trainee Patent Attorney. Simone assisted with drafting and prosecuting patent portfolios related to communication networks, standards, and green technologies. Simone also provided advice on freedom to operate for energy sector projects and assisted with opposition procedures before the European Patent Office.

In 2010, Ferrara held two roles at CIPA Informals. Simone served as the Honorary Secretary, responsible for coordinating activities and representing students before the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys. Simone also served as the Education Secretary, overseeing education activities for trainee patent attorneys and contributing to the development of education within CIPA.

Starting in 2012, Ferrara worked at Vodafone as a Patent Attorney and Global IPR Counsel. Simone built and managed a significant portion of Vodafone's global patent portfolio, focusing on communication networks, standards, machine-to-machine technology, network security, and future technologies. Simone provided IPR advice on contractual, commercial, and strategic matters and served as lead IP counsel for Vodafone Automotive and projects related to tenders, M2M technology, communication networks, and standards.

In the same year, Ferrara worked as a Patent Prosecution Secondee at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, where they assisted with drafting and prosecuting patents related to communication networks and signal detection.

From 2014 to 2019, Ferrara held various roles at The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys. Simone served as the Head of Education & Professional Standards Committee, coordinating education activities for trainee patent attorneys. Simone also served as a Council Member and contributed to the Institute's development.

Since 2015, Ferrara has been working at V-Nova Ltd. Simone initially served as the Director of IP & Legal Affairs and Company Secretary before being promoted to SVP of Intellectual Property, Legal & Operations. In this role, they supported the company's operational needs, managed the legal team, developed and implemented the IP strategy, and collaborated on strategic initiatives, standards, and M&A. Simone also served as the Company Secretary and facilitated communication with shareholders.

In 2019, Ferrara was further promoted to SVP of Technology and IP Strategy at V-Nova Ltd. Simone became responsible for the company's technology, IP, and standardization strategy, leading a team of engineers and experts to evolve and bring the company's technology to life. Simone continued to serve as Company Secretary and led the legal team in this role.

Simone Ferrara's education history begins with their matriculation at Liceo Classico "A. Volta" from 1995 to 1999, where they obtained a Maturita' classica degree in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. Following this, from 1999 to 2005, Simone studied at Politecnico di Milano, completing their M.S. degree in Telecommunication Engineering.

In 2006, Simone commenced their academic journey at Washington University in St. Louis, pursuing an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. They successfully completed their studies in 2008. Subsequently, from 2009 to 2010, Simone attended Queen Mary University of London, receiving a Certification in Intellectual Property Law.

Additionally, Simone holds a certification in Intellectual Property Litigation, though the specific institution or date of acquisition is not provided in the given information.