Pierre Laurac
About Pierre Laurac
Pierre Laurac is a Staff Engineer at Front, where he has worked since 2021, contributing to customer-facing features and internal processes. He has a diverse educational background in economics and computer science, and he has held various engineering roles at Front and Morgan Stanley.
Work at Front
Pierre Laurac has been a Staff Engineer at Front since 2021, contributing to the company's growth and development for three years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to this role, he served as a Technical Lead from 2017 to 2021, where he played a significant part in shaping the engineering team and processes. His earlier experience at Front includes working as an iOS Developer from 2015 to 2017. Throughout his tenure, Laurac has focused on enhancing customer-facing features and internal processes, underscoring the importance of customer experience in the company's offerings.
Education and Expertise
Pierre Laurac holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He studied at Heriot-Watt University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from 2008 to 2009. He also attended INSA Lyon, achieving an Ingénieur degree in Informatique from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a DUT Informatique at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 from 2009 to 2010 and a Licence in Economie et Gestion at Université de Toulon from 2006 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and technology.
Background
Before joining Front, Pierre Laurac gained experience at Morgan Stanley, where he held several roles. He worked as a Database Administrator for four months in London in 2012 and as a Summer Technology Analyst DBA for two months in the New York City area in 2011. He later served as a Technology Associate from 2013 to 2015. His diverse background in finance and technology has contributed to his pragmatic approach in engineering.
Achievements
Pierre Laurac has been integral to Front's evolution from a small startup to a company with over 400 employees. He advocates for a pragmatic engineering approach, balancing speed and quality in line with the company's growth stage. His contributions to both customer-facing features and internal processes highlight his commitment to enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.