Damien I.
About Damien I.
Damien I. is the Chief Technology Officer at Teads, where he focuses on technology innovation, IT infrastructure, and strategic partnerships. With over 25 years of experience in the technology sector, he leads a team of over 200 engineers in the global media and ad-tech industry.
Current Role at Teads
Damien I. serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Teads, a position he has held since 2024. Based in Paris, Île-de-France, France, he focuses on technology innovation and strategy, IT infrastructure, and strategic technology partnerships. In this role, he is responsible for building and maintaining tier-1 systems and nurturing top talent within the technology sector. He leads a team of over 200 engineers, emphasizing cutting-edge data, AI, software, and hardware solutions in the global media and ad-tech industry.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Damien I. has extensive experience at Amazon, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Manager in Product & Engineering for Alexa from 2017 to 2019 in Seattle, Washington. Following this, he served as the Director of Global Product & Software Engineering for Middle Mile Transportation from 2019 to 2024. His tenure at Amazon spanned a total of seven years, during which he contributed to significant advancements in product and engineering strategies.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Damien I. worked at Microsoft in various capacities from 2010 to 2017. His roles included Product, Technology & Sales Leader from 2014 to 2017 in New York, and Product & Technology Strategy from 2010 to 2012. His experience at Microsoft involved leadership in product development and strategic initiatives, contributing to the company's technological advancements during his tenure.
Educational Background
Damien I. studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Engineering Science from 1997 to 2001. Prior to that, he attended Lycée International in Fontainebleau, France, where he completed his Baccalauréat in Science with Mention Très Bien from 1990 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and engineering.
Career at Autonomy
Before joining Amazon and Microsoft, Damien I. worked at Autonomy as a Software Engineer & Pre-Sales Architect from 2002 to 2005 in Cambridge, England. This role involved developing software solutions and engaging with clients to understand their needs, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of technology and client relations in the tech industry.