CYRIL SIMONE
Summary
Experienced music/media CTO with a successful history of driving growth and innovation in rapid-growth start-ups to mid-sized corporations. Specializes in leveraging AI and blockchain technology to monetize data and content effectively, delivering cutting-edge SaaS solutions. Skilled at identifying market trends and implementing strategic initiatives to optimize business performance. Demonstrates proven leadership in leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaborative environments that drive results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
CTO
Iliner Studios – Startup
11.2022 - Current
- Leading the launch of Iliner Studios' software app, integrating cutting-edge AI and blockchain technologies, which forged strategic partnerships with industry leaders and revolutionized digital album experiences, by devising a comprehensive data design and strategy
- Championed the strategic adoption of smart contracts, blockchain, and AI technologies at Iliner Studios, significantly transforming media ownership and distribution models to the end customer, by developing and implementing robust data strategies and architectures
CTO
Mercado AI - Startup
01.2022 - Current
- Mercado AI (Farm Animal Xchange) harnesses the power of AI to transform how small farmers get their animals to market
- The cutting-edge marketplace, Mercado, integrates all players in the supply chain—farmers, buyers, processors—into one dynamic platform
- With real-time capabilities, farmers can publish livestock for sale, and buyers can submit requests or bids in competitive auctions
- Additionally, the AI-powered logistics ensure that animals are transported efficiently via route-optimized transportation, reducing costs and maximizing delivery speed
- Skills: Large Language Models (LLM)
- Data Science
- Generative AI
- Product Development
- Graph Databases
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- Auction Management
President/CIO/CTO - Consultant
DIMENSION ELEVEN LLC
07.2009 - Current
- Led strategic technology consulting at Dimension Eleven, achieving a30% increase in operational efficiency by spearheading cloud migrations to AWS and GCP, and innovating in data science and analytics, through meticulous strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership
- Pioneered the development and implementation of blockchain and advanced database solutions, enhancing data management and analytics capabilities, by designing comprehensive data strategies and infrastructures
- Orchestrated a volunteer initiative to tackle distant learning challenges during the pandemic, creating a vital assessment tool that improved remote learning experiences for K-12 and higher education, by leading a team of educators and technologists in strategic solution development
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
Sr. Program Manager Data Migration, Data Science and Devops
Napster Music Streaming
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed the strategic planning and execution of a data remediation program at Napster Music Streaming, leading to a successful migration to Google Cloud Platform and enhancing data integrity and accessibility
- Led a cross-functional team in the strategic migration of key data systems to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), enhancing data integrity and system reliability, as evidenced by a seamless transition with zero downtime
- Orchestrated the complex refactoring and migration of critical data functions, including search and algorithmic playlists, to GCP, achieving a25% improvement in data processing speed by optimizing Big Query SQL
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement and agile methodologies, leading daily scrums and maintaining multiple Jira boards, which resulted in an increase in project delivery speed and enhanced stakeholder communication
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products within scope and budget constraints.
- Established clear performance metrics for tracking program success, enabling informed decision-making processes throughout each project''s duration.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners, ensuring effective collaboration on joint projects and initiatives.
- Delivered engaging presentations to stakeholders at all levels, effectively communicating complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, resulting in successful on-time delivery of multiple programs.
- Enhanced team collaboration by implementing agile methodologies for better project execution and adaptability.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the organization''s needs.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication, leading to improved alignment between business objectives and program goals.
Senior Project Manager – Service Now Risk Management
UBER
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for the project management of a vendor risk management Service Now project
- We validated existing data on vendors and internal Uber support contacts and updated risk if appropriate
SAP S4/HANA – Implementation Executive
SPECTRUM COMMUNICATIONS (AdTech)
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed the delivery of an SAP S4/HANA system to replace the legacy advertising solution for the Spectrum Reach division
- Documented the Pitch to Pay AdTech environment with data and process flows as an input to the SAP implementation
Sector Lead Data Analytics and Data Science
CAPGEMINI
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Sector Lead for media and entertainment customers including Comcast/NBCU, ABC/Disney All Fox properties, Sony, CBS, HBO, Viacom and many more
- Responsible for data analytic and data science offerings within the Media and Entertainment sector
- Projects include Ad Sales Aws cloud-based data warehouse and analytics platform for two major networks, consolidating transactional systems such as Freewheel, VideoOrbit and Operative One/Sintec Media as well as systems providing post buy analysis and AS-Run reconciliation for analysis across Linear, Non-Linear and Social platforms
- This system will provide the business the ability to sell one-view programmatic/indexed ability to the advertiser across platforms for the UpFront process and beyond
- AI and ML projects include managing the build of models to forecast the ratings of pilots to determine whether to green light the pilot for a season purchase simulating Nielson ratings in a high dimension model
- These models will be modified in the future to look at existing shows to determine as to whether the show should be canceled or moved to a different timeslot
- In addition, working on a UK based project for identification of revenue leakage system to analyze fraudulent revenue reporting to studios from circuits and theatres using data science analytics on the revenue box office systems
Director Product Development
HDLogix
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Managed all product development for two very interesting high-tech products
- The first is a new and exciting mobile advertising platform that allows the individual to control the advertising seen based on many different parameters
- The second was a hardware/software platform that converted any2D video signals (HD or SD at video resolution from420 to4K).3D
- Worked with Fox Sports, Yes Networks, and Turner Sports
Global VP of Technology
NEWS CORPORATION
04.2006 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the design and management of a MIT Sloan School/News Corporation IT leadership program
- Liaison to the MIT Media Labs researched all forms of technologies including data visualization, analytics and data science as it applies to the Media and Entertainment industry
- Identified and secured technology product opportunities with large media channels such as Fox Broadcasting Networks, Fox Sports, BSKYB, News UK, News Limited, Sky Italia, and Star Hong Kong and India
Chief Information Officer
NEWS CORPORATION
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Corporate executive responsible for operations for all HQ operations with oversight for data centers, application development, and business analysis functions
- Restructured entire IT department into centers of expertise covering end-user support, application development, architecture standards, business analysis, and data center operations
Head of Professional Services for US Media and Pharmaceutical Sector
Sun Microsystems
01.1998 - 06.2004
- Directed Sun Microsystems professional service engagements for all US Media companies, pharmaceutical companies and GE globally, consolidating operations to improve scalability and efficiency
- Achieved140% of annual revenue goals by leading a team of240 professionals in high-stakes enterprise initiatives
- Skills: Professional Services
- Project Management
- Sales Enablement
Education
Certification - Generated AI -Prompt Engineering
Google Startup School
01-2024
Entrepreneurship Essentials Cohort #4 - Business
Harvard Business School
Boston, MA01-2022
Advanced Management Program (AMP) - Business strategy
Harvard Business School
Boston, MA01-2007
Skills
- Leadership
- Google Cloud Platform
- IT management and delivery
- AWS
- IT infrastructure management
- Scrum/Jira
- Change management
- ETL
- Training and mentoring
- Data Science
- Blockchain / Smart Contracts
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Large Language Models (LLM)
Timeline
CTO
Iliner Studios – Startup
11.2022 - Current
CTO
Mercado AI - Startup
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Program Manager Data Migration, Data Science and Devops
Napster Music Streaming
01.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Project Manager – Service Now Risk Management
UBER
01.2021 - 12.2021
SAP S4/HANA – Implementation Executive
SPECTRUM COMMUNICATIONS (AdTech)
11.2019 - 01.2021
Sector Lead Data Analytics and Data Science
CAPGEMINI
04.2018 - 04.2019
Director Product Development
HDLogix
08.2009 - 12.2010
President/CIO/CTO - Consultant
DIMENSION ELEVEN LLC
07.2009 - Current
Global VP of Technology
NEWS CORPORATION
04.2006 - 01.2009
Chief Information Officer
NEWS CORPORATION
01.2004 - 12.2006
Head of Professional Services for US Media and Pharmaceutical Sector
Sun Microsystems
01.1998 - 06.2004
Certification - Generated AI -Prompt Engineering
Google Startup School
Entrepreneurship Essentials Cohort #4 - Business
Harvard Business School
Advanced Management Program (AMP) - Business strategy
Harvard Business School
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