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

  • Lisa and Pol Brand
    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
  • Deescalator
    April 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
  • Tensionnormale.fr
    August 2025
    Created a tool to help users interpret blood pressure readings. First project addressing GDPR compliance and monetization via Google Adsense.
    Check your blood pressure now (in french)

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