Cyrille Damez
About Cyrille Damez
Cyrille Damez is the Director of Engineering for Substance at Adobe, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in software engineering and leadership, having previously worked at Allegorithmic and conducted research at various esteemed institutions.
Work at Adobe
Cyrille Damez has been serving as the Director of Engineering for Substance at Adobe since 2019. In this role, he oversees engineering efforts related to Substance, a suite of tools for 3D texturing and material authoring. His leadership contributes to the development and enhancement of Substance technologies, which are widely used in the gaming and film industries.
Previous Experience at Allegorithmic
Prior to joining Adobe, Cyrille Damez worked at Allegorithmic for a total of 15 years. He began as a Software Engineer from 2004 to 2015, where he contributed to the development of innovative software solutions. He then progressed to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) from 2015 to 2019, leading technical strategies and overseeing product development until the company was acquired by Adobe.
Educational Background
Cyrille Damez holds a PhD in Computer Science from Université Grenoble Alpes, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. He also earned an engineering degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from the National School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics of Grenoble, completing his studies there from 1995 to 1998. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and technology leadership.
Research Experience
Cyrille Damez has a background in research, having worked as a Post-doctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he was a PhD student at INRIA Rhône-Alpes from 1998 to 2001. His research experience has contributed to his expertise in computer science and software development.