Yassine Selmi

Director of Engineering

Montreal, Quebec, Canada9 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in software development and management.
Expert in building Generative AI platforms for enterprise applications.
Strong background in DevOps and cross-team collaboration.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a focus on Generative AI and cloud automation.

Contact

yselmi@syntax.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipGenerative AiDevopsTeam Management

Other Skills

Agile Project ManagementAnsibleAutomationBusiness InnovationCSSCloud ComputingCloud SecurityCompliance ManagementDesign ThinkingDockerDomain-Driven Design (DDD)GenAIGitIT AuditJavaScript

About

I’m a Software Development Manager with over 10 years of experience leading teams in cloud automation, DevOps, and Generative AI solutions. My recent focus has been on building Generative AI platforms that empower both developers and business users to create AI agents securely and at scale. I’m passionate about combining solid engineering practices with innovation — making AI practical, measurable, and accessible inside organizations. Technical focus: Python, Node.js, Kubernetes, LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Azure OpenAI, Bedrock, Terraform, Ansible. Strong background in architecture, DevOps, MLOps, and cross-team collaboration (Ops, Legal, Security, Sales, Delivery).

Experience

9 yrs

Total Experience

4 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

6 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Syntax

3 roles

Director, Global R&D Platforms

Promoted

Jan 2026 – Present · 4 mos

LeadershipGenAI

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Promoted

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

In this role, I lead the development of Syntax’s Generative AI platform — a solution that allows teams to build and integrate AI agents into enterprise applications without writing code. I built the engineering foundation and guided the product from concept to adoption across multiple departments.
I work closely with developers, data engineers, and DevOps specialists to design a reliable and scalable AI environment using technologies like LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Langfuse, Weaviate, and Bedrock Guardrails, all running on Kubernetes with full observability.
The platform has become a core part of Syntax’s innovation strategy, helping both internal teams and customers apply AI to real business problems. I also contribute to architecture reviews, security design, and product direction, while keeping strong partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, and SAP.
I was honored to receive the Founder Award in 2024 and serve as an internal GenAI Subject Matter Expert and Trainer, helping other teams understand and apply AI tools effectively.

LangChainLangGraphLlamaIndexKubernetesDevOpsGenerative AI

Software Engineering Manager

Mar 2020 – Jul 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Before moving into Generative AI, I led the development of automation and integration solutions focused on improving the reliability and compliance of cloud and data center environments.
I worked on enterprise-scale automation projects that included asset discovery, compliance auditing, and infrastructure hardening across AWS, Azure, and on-premise systems. I designed solutions using Python, Node.js, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, and Rundeck, helping our operations and security teams automate routine tasks and reduce manual effort.
This role gave me the chance to work closely with Ops, Security, Legal, and Sales teams, aligning technology with business goals and delivery processes. It also helped build the foundation for how we later approached AI-driven automation.

PythonNode.jsKubernetesAnsibleTerraformDevOps

Ebox high speed internet / internet haute vitesse

2 roles

Lead Software Developer

Promoted

May 2019 – Mar 2020 · 10 mos

Led the development team responsible for internal and customer-facing platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams across customer service, sales, and operations.
Architected and implemented a new billing system, reducing processing time from several days to a few hours, enabling continuous business operations during billing cycles.
Directed the migration from a legacy ERP to a modern, modular system tailored to company processes.
Managed integration projects with hardware vendors for EBOX TV, leading firmware testing and building an OTA (Over-the-Air) platform for remote updates.
Oversaw implementation of secure payment gateways and SIP-based communication services for voicemail and intelligent call routing.
Mentored a team of developers and ensured adherence to coding standards, scalability, and reliability best practices.

Team Management

Software Developer

May 2017 – May 2019 · 2 yrs

Developed and maintained key applications, including the Customer Portal (for managing internet and TV services) and the Representative Portal (for sales, billing, and support teams).
Integrated payment systems and implemented PCI/DSS compliance to enhance data security and customer trust.
Contributed to the development of the EBOX TV streaming platform, building a scalable streaming pipeline to support thousands of concurrent users.
Designed and built custom ERP modules to align operational workflows with evolving business needs.
Worked across a diverse stack — PHP, Python, JavaScript, Docker, and IPTV services — delivering reliable, production-grade software solutions.

3abber

Co-founder

Apr 2014 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Tunisia

Co-founded and developed 3abber (express yourself), an online platform promoting civic engagement and social dialogue in Tunisia, which gained wide visibility across local media.
Collaborated with a cross-functional team of Android and web developers, implementing Agile Scrum practices that improved delivery speed and coordination.
Designed and implemented a scalable backend infrastructure using PHP (Symfony) and modern deployment tools.
Standardized development processes for version control, CI/CD, and reporting.
Supported growth of the platform’s digital presence through continuous feature releases and performance improvements.