The people behind IQAI.

His work spans geospatial AI, crisis mapping, public-health intelligence, humanitarian operations, environmental protection, security, and large-scale decision-support systems. Across these fields, the pattern has been consistent: make information visible, usable, and reliable when bad data can delay action, hide risk, or create false confidence.

He now applies that same systems discipline to AI, building tools that evaluate observable model behaviour, compare answers, score evidence, expose failure modes, and preserve decision records that can be reviewed.

Nicolas is the author of Data at the Edge, a five-book Geospatial AI series with a foreword by Leonardo DiCaprio, focused on trusted data for real-world decisions. He also appears in RAISE, an AI documentary series presented at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva in July 2026, where he discusses the future of AI and humanity from the perspective of a field-tested systems builder.

His career spans senior security, audit, infrastructure recovery, and project leadership roles for major public and private organizations, including the Canadian Space Agency, Hydro-Québec, National Bank, Laurentian Bank, Alcan, Gaz Métro, Cirque du Soleil, CN, the Government of Canada, and other institutional environments.

A certified ISO master lead auditor, implementer, and trainer, Sylvain has led and advised teams across information security, business continuity, cyber readiness, anti-bribery controls, outsourcing management, forensic review, and governance frameworks including ISO, COBIT, CMMI, maturity models, and readiness assessments.

He also served 37 years in the Canadian Forces, retiring as a Signal Lieutenant-Colonel. His military work included project leadership for National Defence, including intervention-force readiness for electronic warfare and intelligence operations. His project-management practices were recognized as a model of excellence by the Auditor General of Canada.

As co-founder of IQAI, Sylvain anchors the governance and assurance side of the company, helping connect advanced technical work with the security, audit and organizational requirements of serious institutions.