Pol Enault

World Coder

AI-generated summary

Pol Enault is a 29-year-old French software engineer, polyglot, and entrepreneur with two master’s degrees in computer science. He specializes in full-stack development and MVP building, with a strong interest in AI, data analytics, dashboards, and tech for good. A winner of multiple hackathons and second place in an international coding competition, Pol is now focused on launching Deescalator, a startup in the couple-therapy space, while continuing to publish technical experiments and lessons learned on Medium. His ambition lies in building impactful digital products, from intelligent systems to early-stage startup solutions, and collaborating with partners who share a vision for meaningful innovation.

Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptJavaPythonReactNode.jsExpress.jsSpringPostgreSQLMongoDBCouchbaseSQLDockerKubernetesGitCI/CD (Jenkins)MicroservicesREST API DesignHigh-Availability SystemsDatabase ModelingCloud DeploymentServerless ArchitectureElasticsearchAppianSEOAgile/ScrumProject Management

Work Experience

  • Software Engineer
    Freelance & Self-Employed · Remote · Oct 2022 – Present
    • Built high-fidelity React/Gatsby site for luxury real estate.
    • Developed unique WebGL site for design studio.
    • Automated patent research with Python.
    • Designed PowerBI dashboard mockups.
    • Developed Deescalator (Conflict Resolution App): Full-stack web app (Node.js/Express, React/Vite, MongoDB, Auth0, OpenAI API).
    • Coded and maintained Lisa & Pol Travel Blog (React/Next.js, Contentful CMS, SEO, speed optimization, marketing).
  • Innovation Engineer
    Solypse · France · Apr 2021 – Aug 2023
    • Lead Appian expert, achieved Lead Dev certification, mentored team.
    • Key developer on award-winning live scoring system for professional rugby league.
    • Designed/implemented database models and contributed to architectural decisions.
    • Developed internal tools: automated testing, DB self-replication, enhanced logging, Chrome bug-reporting plugin, SQL reconciliation tool.
  • Backend Developer
    SFR · France · May 2020 – Apr 2021
    • Developed and maintained TV rights management API for 1M+ users.
    • Worked in microservices architecture with Docker, Kubernetes.
    • Built automated monitoring & repair bot for TV modems.
    • Re-implemented Nagra communication protocol.
  • Fullstack Developer Intern
    Klee Group · France · 2018 – 2019
    • Contributed to France’s speed camera GIS.
    • Worked in Scrum team, applied Agile principles.
    • Implemented interactive mapping features (OpenLayers, Java EE, Apache Struts).
  • Data Engineer Intern
    Institut National de l'Audiovisuel (INA) · France · 2017
    • Built tool linking INA archives to current events via Elasticsearch (Talend, Java).
    • Built web application for internal use (PHP, Bootstrap).

Active Projects

  • Deescalator
    Since 2024
    Developed a conflict tracking application, now pivoting towards couple therapy. Managed all aspects from prototyping and design to marketing and DevOps. Ambitious multi-component project with startup potential.
    Improve your communication with Deescalator
  • Lisa and Pol Brand
    Since 2023
    Co-founded a travel brand with Lisandra Petrtylova, sharing travel experiences, budgets, and itineraries through a blog, YouTube, and Instagram. Focused on generating side income and travel opportunities.
    Collaborators: Lisandra Petrtylova
    Travel BlogYouTubeInstagram

Behind the Code

Lessons, experiments, and unexpected stories from my work and side projects.

Education

Certifications

  • Appian Certified Lead Developer
    Appian Corporation · 2022
    Highest level certification.
  • Spring Professional Certification
    VMware · 2020
    Validates expertise in Spring Framework.
  • TOEIC - Listening Reading: 990/990
    ETS Global · 2018
    Full professional fluency in English.

Honors & Awards

  • Winner @ Appian Europe Live Build Challenge
    Appian · Nov 2022
    Represented Europe at the 2023 World Finals in San Diego; placed second.
    Link
  • Shortlisted @ Venture with Air
    University of Helsinki · Nov 2020
    PoC for smart city air pollution dashboard. Statistical analysis using numpy and JS front.
    Link
  • Innovation Award @ hackAN
    Archives nationales · Dec 2018
    Hackathon submission for CAPTCHA aiding document digitization. Project became OCAPI and is still maintained.
    Link
  • Finalist @ Singapore Airlines AppChallenge
    Singapore Airlines · Oct 2018
    Pitched React Native overbooking solution app to CEO in Singapore.
    Link
  • Winner @ Hackathon Stef
    STEF · Sep 2018
    Lead dev for winning warehouse onboarding app concept using NFC.
    Link