Laurent Pierre
About Laurent Pierre
Laurent Pierre serves as the Vice President of Engineering Applications at Bluecore, where he has worked since 2021. He has held various technology leadership roles across multiple companies, including Code and Theory and Pixmania.com, and has a strong background in engineering and project management.
Work at Bluecore
Laurent Pierre has been serving as the Vice President of Engineering Applications at Bluecore since 2021. In this role, he has led significant initiatives, including the creation of a quality assurance team that integrates both manual and automated engineers. He has also spearheaded the delivery of a new marketing channel focusing on SMS, which involves event ingestion, campaign configuration, delivery, and analytics. Additionally, he played a key role in reducing technical debt by transitioning the business logic from a monolithic application to a microservice-based architecture. Pierre has implemented a new frontend tooling stack to enhance the user interface, utilizing technologies such as React.js and Typescript. He manages a diverse team of over 30 engineers across multiple time zones, including the US, LATAM, Europe, and Asia.
Previous Experience
Before joining Bluecore, Laurent Pierre held several key positions in the technology sector. He worked at Code and Theory as the Global Head of Engineering from 2018 to 2020 and previously served as the Head of Engineering at the same company from 2014 to 2018. His earlier roles include Head of Technology at Pixmania.com from 2006 to 2008, Pre-sales / Head of Technology at Alcôve from 2000 to 2003, and Technical Project Director / Head of Delivery at Linagora from 2004 to 2006. He also worked as a Consultant at ESR in 1999. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in engineering and technology leadership.
Education and Expertise
Laurent Pierre holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from ENSEEIHT, which he completed from 1996 to 1999. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Science from Lycée Pasteur Neuilly sur Seine, studying there from 1990 to 1996. His foundational education includes studies at Ecole St Dominique Neuilly sur Seine from 1980 to 1986 and Collège André Maurois Neuilly sur Seine from 1986 to 1990. This educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in engineering and technology.
Technical Leadership
Throughout his career, Laurent Pierre has demonstrated strong technical leadership. At Bluecore, he has led initiatives to enhance engineering practices, including the establishment of a QA team and the implementation of modern frontend technologies. His experience in transitioning to a microservice-based architecture reflects his ability to address technical challenges effectively. Pierre's leadership extends across diverse teams, managing engineers in various regions, which showcases his capability in overseeing complex projects and fostering collaboration in a global environment.