Cyril Morcrette
About Cyril Morcrette
Cyril Morcrette serves as the Chief Technology Officer at papernest, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Mappy, MIT, and other organizations. He has played a significant role in advancing multi-MaaS strategies and leading technology innovations in various capacities throughout his career.
Work at Papernest
Cyril Morcrette has served as the Chief Technology Officer at Papernest since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's technology strategy and implementation. His leadership focuses on enhancing the technological infrastructure to support Papernest's operations in the Paris area. Morcrette's extensive experience in technology management contributes to the company's growth and innovation in the digital space.
Previous Experience at Mappy
Cyril Morcrette worked at Mappy as Chief Technology Officer from 2010 to 2022. During his tenure, he managed a budget of 7 million euros and led significant projects that positioned Mappy as a leader in Mobility as a Service (MaaS). He oversaw the reengineering of Mappy's geographical core architecture and the redesign of web and mobile applications to support multimodal routing. Morcrette also implemented Agile methodologies, transitioning the release cycle from three months to weekly deliveries.
Career Background in Technology
Before his role at Mappy, Cyril Morcrette held various positions in technology management. He served as Senior Private Consultant at SFR from 2004 to 2007 and as World Wide Bid Director at Critical Path for ten months in 2003. Additionally, he was the CTO for Web and Mobile activities at Lagardere Active in 2009. His diverse experience in technology roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in managing technical teams and projects.
Education and Expertise
Cyril Morcrette holds a Master's degree in Information Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1997 to 1999. He also earned a Diplome d'ingénieur and a Master's degree in Computer Science from EPITA: Ecole d'Ingénieurs en Informatique, completing his studies from 1990 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation in systems, networks, and software development, which he applies in his professional roles.
Achievements in Innovation and Leadership
At Mappy, Cyril Morcrette led various innovation initiatives, including MakeItDays, Hackathons, and Design Thinking sessions. He managed the recruitment and technical HR management of over 80 personnel, fostering a culture of innovation within the company. Morcrette also oversaw the integration of open-source solutions and developed Mappy's Big Data strategy utilizing technologies such as Hadoop and Spark, enhancing the company's data capabilities.