Summary
Sandoche Balakrichenan is Head of R&D Partnerships at AFNIC with 12+ years’ experience bridging Internet standards, IoT innovation, and research-driven productization. He has led and represented AFNIC in European R&D projects, contributed to IETF and GS1 standardization, and managed government-funded IoT platforms like WINGS. Recognized by the LoRa Alliance and CENTR for leadership and project excellence, he combines deep academic training (PhD in Computer & Communication Networks) with a business-focused MS from HEC Paris in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Known for spotting technological breakthroughs early, he translates research insights into funded projects and practical deployments across the French and European IoT ecosystem.
12 years of coding experience
PhD, Computer & Communication Networks, PhD, Computer & Communication Networks at Institut national des Télécommunications
Master's degree, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Master's degree, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at HEC Paris