Jean-Paul Saliou
Data & AI Executive | CDO · CTO | Enterprise Analytics & Modern Data Platforms | Building What’s Next
About
Data and AI Executive with 15+ years building analytics organizations that drive real business outcomes in high-growth B2B environments.
I architect scalable data foundations and lead the full stack of data leadership - modern platforms, GenAI & LLM applications, advanced analytics, and data literacy transformation. I partner directly with C-suite, Product, and GTM to align roadmaps with business strategy.
Currently advising an early-stage Healthcare AI startup on technical strategy while partnering with select companies as a Fractional CDO. Open to conversations about what's next - full-time executive roles, fractional engagements, or ambitious things still taking shape.
Experience
Fractional CDO & Technical Advisor
Independent · San Francisco, California, United States
Jan 2026 – Present(4 mos)
Operating at the intersection of data strategy and early-stage venture. Currently advising a stealth healthcare AI startup on technical architecture, AI/ML strategy, and data platform design, while partnering with select companies as Fractional Chief Data Officer to accelerate their data programs. Focus areas: data strategy, modern data stack, AI/ML roadmaps, go-to-market technical planning, and building high-performing data teams.
Senior Director, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Corporate Strategy
Synopsys Inc · Sunnyvale, CA
Oct 2021 – Jan 2026(4 yrs 4 mos)
> Head of Business Intelligence and Analytics at Synopsys in the Corporate Strategy organization. > Lead the Analytics Center of Excellence and spearhead cross-functional analytics initiatives to drive business growth and to improve operational efficiency. > Drive the company's analytics program to new heights and making data-driven decisions a key part of the company's culture. > Develop data products, including dashboards and GenAI/AI solutions, to provide executives and leaders with actionable customer, product & competitive insights. > Foster a data-driven culture within the organization, emphasizing the importance of analytics in decision-making.
Senior Director, Business Intelligence and Analytics
Genesys · Daly City, CA
Dec 2016 – Oct 2021(4 yrs 11 mos)
Own the vision, roadmap, and execution to unify enterprise data architecture within an Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE). Define initiatives, projects, and goals for analytics involving data management, governance, technology, and infrastructure. Led the global and cross-functional “Insights” Analytics program to enable a data-driven organization. Hire, manage, and motivate a high-performing team of 20+ employees and contractors. Managed vendor relations and the annual budget.
Sr. Director, Business Intelligence & Enterprise Applications
Genesys · Daly City, CA
Jan 2012 – Dec 2016(5 yrs)
Built, led, and inspired a world-class team to execute the technology roadmap. Oversaw all CRM, Content Management, Applications, BI, Data Warehouse, and data pipelines. Set the cultural tone to drive innovation, future-state thinking, and new capabilities across business operations. Leveraged relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to prioritize and optimize delivery of systems.
Director, R&D Operations, Applications Software Group
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise · San Francisco Bay Area
Jan 2009 – Feb 2012(3 yrs 2 mos)
Led the strategic planning, vision, and roadmap for BI and Applications Management, impacting 6,000+ global employees. Recruited, hired, mentored, and retained a top talent team of 20+ business and technical staff. Reimagined data, IT, and Information Management processes, inspired stakeholders, and influenced adoption at all levels of the organization. Drove change management with proactive communication, tools, and resources to enable team success.
Senior Manager, Corporate Release Management Operations
Genesys · San Francisco Bay Area
Feb 2007 – Jan 2009(2 yrs)
Education
Conservatoire national des arts et métiers - Cnam
Master of Science - MS, Engineering
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