“Building technology that scales, empowering people to excel, and transforming innovation into lasting business value.”
Cyrille Quemin is an accomplished technology executive, engineering strategist, and transformational leader with more than 18 years of experience building high-performing organizations, scaling sophisticated technology platforms, and driving innovation across the global technology landscape. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a remarkable ability to connect technical excellence with business objectives, transforming complex engineering challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, generative AI, cloud-native architecture, SaaS platforms, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology strategy. With a leadership philosophy centered on empowering people, embracing innovation, and delivering measurable results, Cyrille has established himself as a trusted partner to founders, CEOs, executive leadership teams, and boards navigating technological transformation.
Currently serving as Vice President of Engineering at Boast.ai, Cyrille leads the modernization of the company’s engineering organization and its evolution toward an AI-centric technology platform. Reporting directly to the CEO, he holds responsibility for engineering strategy, architecture, product delivery, and platform economics. His leadership has produced significant organizational and operational improvements, including a 3.5-fold increase in engineering productivity, a fourfold reduction in production defects, and a 40% reduction in platform operating costs. By modernizing infrastructure, simplifying software architecture, and restructuring engineering practices, he has helped establish a more efficient and scalable technology foundation. His work also includes integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP), implementing agentic development practices, and accelerating company-wide adoption of AI-powered development tools. These initiatives reflect his conviction that meaningful technological advancement requires not only sophisticated systems but also organizations prepared to embrace new ways of working.
Before joining Boast.ai, Cyrille served as Founding Chief Technology Officer of NextDay AI, the company behind spicychat.ai, a rapidly growing consumer generative AI platform. Beginning with an entirely new technology operation, he built the engineering organization, product infrastructure, and AI capabilities necessary to support extraordinary growth. Under his technical leadership, the platform expanded from zero to more than 10 million users, exceeded 2.2 million monthly active users, and processed over two billion messages each month. The business achieved mid-seven-figure monthly revenue while operating a sophisticated AI infrastructure that included more than 40 GPUs. Cyrille’s strategic approach to infrastructure optimization reduced operating costs by 50%, demonstrating his ability to balance ambitious growth with financial discipline. His tenure also included international team expansion, acquisition integration, mobile product launches, and the development of additional offerings built upon the company’s core platform.
Cyrille’s experience at NextDay AI further strengthened his position at the intersection of artificial intelligence, commercial strategy, and organizational leadership. Recognizing that rapidly evolving AI technologies require continuous evaluation and adaptation, he developed engineering practices that balanced experimentation with operational reliability. His teams assessed emerging large language models, evaluated build-versus-buy decisions, and implemented shared technology frameworks across web, mobile, and backend environments. These efforts reduced development costs by approximately 30% while supporting continued product innovation. By establishing geographically distributed teams across North America, Europe, and India, Cyrille also demonstrated his ability to create cohesive engineering cultures across international boundaries, enabling sustained delivery and collaboration across multiple time zones.
Earlier in his executive career, Cyrille served as Vice President of Engineering at So Energy, a United Kingdom-based energy company, where he held responsibilities comparable to those of a Chief Technology Officer. Reporting directly to the CEO, he built the company’s broader engineering organization from the ground up, establishing capabilities across software development, platform engineering, quality assurance, data analytics, and information technology. His leadership extended beyond engineering to oversight of product and design functions, with five department heads operating within his organizational structure. He introduced scalable cloud infrastructure, modern software development methodologies, centralized data systems, and machine-learning-driven forecasting capabilities. These improvements contributed to a 90% increase in customer-perceived performance, reduced operational costs, and strengthened the company’s technology position during its acquisition by ESB Energy. His involvement in investor discussions and board-level decision-making reinforced his ability to translate technical strategy into commercial value.
At Shopify, Cyrille further expanded his experience within a globally recognized commerce technology ecosystem as Development Manager for Developer Experience. He led a distributed engineering team supporting Shopify’s public developer documentation platform and the software libraries used by first-party and third-party developers. His responsibilities included improving engineering processes, establishing performance indicators, developing an 18-month roadmap, and strengthening release management practices. During his tenure, five team members earned promotions, reflecting his commitment to professional development and mentorship. He also contributed to generative AI initiatives and improvements in developer support, demonstrating his capacity to combine operational discipline with emerging technology exploration. His experience at Shopify reinforced an important dimension of his leadership philosophy: exceptional technology organizations are built through both technical systems and the continuous growth of their people.
A defining chapter of Cyrille’s professional journey unfolded at Yoti, a digital identity technology company, where he progressed from Mobile Lead to Head of Mobile and ultimately Chief Mobile Officer. Joining during the company’s early development, he contributed to its expansion from a small organization into an international business employing more than 300 people across multiple countries. His leadership supported a mobile ecosystem that achieved over five million application downloads while advancing secure, reusable digital identity solutions. He helped establish the company’s engineering presence in India, organized cross-functional teams, and oversaw technology initiatives supporting international nonprofit organizations. His involvement in SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness, along with his role in initiating the creation of a Chief Information Security Officer position, demonstrated his commitment to responsible innovation, cybersecurity, and organizational resilience. His progression through increasingly senior leadership roles illustrates both his technical credibility and his ability to guide organizations through periods of substantial growth.
Cyrille’s leadership foundation was established through earlier engineering positions at Gamesys, Kwarter, and Sopra Group, where he developed deep expertise in mobile applications, enterprise backend systems, software architecture, and complex development environments. These hands-on experiences provided the technical grounding that continues to distinguish his executive approach. Rather than viewing technology leadership solely through an administrative lens, he brings a detailed understanding of the engineering decisions, architectural trade-offs, and operational realities that influence organizational performance. His technical proficiency encompasses languages such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, C/C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, and Go, alongside modern frameworks, cloud platforms, distributed systems, and continuous integration and delivery practices. This breadth allows him to engage effectively with both engineering specialists and senior business stakeholders.
Beyond his corporate executive positions, Cyrille has contributed his expertise as a fractional Chief Technology Officer and technical advisor to emerging businesses. His advisory work with organizations including PHOSIS and Need It For Tonight has involved guiding founders through technology architecture, product development, infrastructure economics, security considerations, hiring strategies, and critical build-versus-buy decisions. He also served on the Board of Advisors of Nightlyfe Technologies, further extending his experience in strategic guidance and emerging-business development. These roles demonstrate his interest in helping entrepreneurial organizations build durable technology foundations while balancing speed to market with long-term scalability. His advisory perspective is informed by direct experience with early-stage product development, rapid expansion, organizational restructuring, and acquisition-related technology decisions.
Across his career, Cyrille has consistently demonstrated that effective technology leadership requires the integration of innovation, financial accountability, and human development. His accomplishments include reducing infrastructure expenses by substantial margins, improving software quality, increasing engineering productivity, and developing internationally distributed teams capable of supporting complex technology platforms. Equally important is his ability to establish clear organizational priorities, introduce measurable performance frameworks, and create alignment between technical execution and broader business strategy. Whether leading a company-wide transformation, evaluating new AI technologies, or presenting strategic initiatives to executive stakeholders, Cyrille approaches leadership with an emphasis on practical solutions, measurable outcomes, and sustainable organizational improvement.
His expertise in artificial intelligence represents a particularly important dimension of his executive profile. Having developed and operated large-scale generative AI products, managed GPU-intensive infrastructure, and implemented AI-assisted engineering workflows, Cyrille brings firsthand experience with both the opportunities and operational complexities of emerging technologies. He understands that successful AI adoption requires more than deploying advanced models; it demands thoughtful infrastructure planning, cost management, product integration, security considerations, and organizational readiness. His work reflects an ability to evaluate technology through a commercial lens while maintaining the architectural discipline necessary for reliable execution. This combination positions him to contribute meaningfully to organizations seeking to develop responsible, scalable, and economically sustainable AI strategies.
Cyrille holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering from EPSI in Lyon, France, and completed university studies in mathematics and computer science at Claude Bernard University of Lyon. He also holds the GIAC Mobile Security Analyst certification, complementing his experience in security-conscious software development and digital identity technologies. Fluent in English and French, he brings an international perspective shaped by leadership experience across Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, India, and North America. His multicultural professional background supports his ability to communicate across diverse teams, understand different business environments, and build collaborative relationships among stakeholders with varying technical and commercial priorities.
At the center of Cyrille’s professional identity is a commitment to creating technology organizations that are adaptable, accountable, and prepared for the future. His career reflects a belief that engineering excellence should translate into stronger products, better customer experiences, healthier business economics, and meaningful opportunities for the people responsible for delivering innovation. From building technology teams from inception to guiding mature organizations through significant transformation, he has repeatedly demonstrated the capacity to lead through complexity while maintaining a clear focus on business outcomes. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, Cyrille brings the combination of technical depth, executive judgment, international leadership experience, and strategic perspective necessary to help organizations navigate change with confidence. His professional legacy is defined not simply by the platforms he has scaled or the efficiencies he has delivered, but by his ongoing commitment to connecting people, technology, and strategy in pursuit of lasting value.
Character:
Cyrille demonstrates resilience, accountability, and a commitment to developing people while guiding organizations through periods of significant growth and transformation. His leadership reflects a dedication to operational excellence, responsible technology development, and building collaborative environments where individuals and teams can succeed.
Knowledge:
He possesses extensive expertise in artificial intelligence, generative AI, SaaS architecture, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, software engineering, and enterprise technology operations. His combination of hands-on technical experience and senior executive leadership enables him to evaluate complex challenges and develop solutions that align technological capabilities with business requirements.
Strategic:
Cyrille excels at translating long-term organizational objectives into actionable technology strategies that improve scalability, operational efficiency, financial performance, and competitive positioning. His experience building engineering organizations, leading AI transformation, supporting acquisitions, and advising founders demonstrates his ability to anticipate evolving business needs and make disciplined decisions that create sustainable value.
Communication:
Bringing extensive experience collaborating with CEOs, boards, investors, department leaders, and geographically distributed engineering teams to establish alignment around technology priorities and organizational goals. His bilingual fluency in English and French, combined with his international leadership background, supports his ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and foster productive relationships across diverse professional environments.
