Dr. Gwendal Simon is a Distinguished Architect at Synamedia, specializing in CDN and edge delivery technologies. With over 20 years of experience across academia and industry, he has led pioneering work in video streaming, cloud gaming, and immersive media. He holds 15 patents, has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, and actively contributes to streaming standards through the SVTA, IETF, and DASH-IF. A recipient of France’s Palmes Académiques, he is a frequent speaker at international conferences and a strong advocate for reproducible research.