Baptiste Coquelle
About Baptiste Coquelle
Baptiste Coquelle is a co-founder of Gluetrail, a no-code tool that is part of the Y Combinator Winter 2023 batch. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering management, having worked at Algolia and Criteo, among other companies.
Work at Gluetrail
Baptiste Coquelle serves as a Co-Founder at Gluetrail, a no-code tool that is part of the Y Combinator Winter 2023 batch. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to its development and growth in the Paris area. His role involves leveraging his extensive background in software development and engineering management to enhance the platform's capabilities.
Previous Experience at Algolia
Coquelle worked at Algolia for a total of four years, holding various positions that focused on internal tooling. He began as a Software Developer in 2016, progressed to Tech Lead for Internal Tooling, and later served as Engineering Manager for Internal Tooling from 2018 to 2020. His experience at Algolia allowed him to develop a strong foundation in software engineering and project management.
Educational Background
Baptiste Coquelle studied at multiple institutions, earning a Master of Science (MSc) in Clean Technology from Newcastle University from 2012 to 2013. He also completed a Master of Science (M.S.) in Multimedia at ISEP - école d'ingénieurs du numérique from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he studied Signal Processing and Project Management at Aarhus University in 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in software development and engineering.
Career History
Coquelle's career began in 2010 as a Developer and Data Analyst at SLBG.COM, followed by a role as a Web Developer at Junior ISEP in 2011. He then worked at Unisense a/s as a Software Developer for five months in 2012. Prior to his tenure at Algolia, he was a Software Developer at Criteo from 2013 to 2016. His diverse work experience spans multiple roles and locations, including both Paris and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Expertise in Internal Tooling
Baptiste Coquelle has extensive experience in developing internal tooling, particularly during his time at Algolia. His roles included Software Developer, Tech Lead, and Engineering Manager, where he focused on creating and optimizing tools that enhance operational efficiency. This expertise is integral to his current work at Gluetrail, where he applies his knowledge to build no-code solutions.