Simon Kouka
About Simon Kouka
Simon Kouka is a Software Engineer with experience in full stack development, currently working at Teads in Montpellier, France. He has previously held positions at appvizer, Total, and SurgiQual Institute, and has a Master's degree in Computational and Applied Mathematics.
Work at Teads
Simon Kouka has been employed at Teads as a Software Engineer since 2021. He works in Montpellier, Occitanie, France, and has contributed to various projects over his tenure. His role involves collaborating with multiple feature teams, employing Agile software development methodologies. He has developed several new features aimed at enhancing advertisers' targeting capabilities and providing insights into advertisement campaigns. Additionally, he has played a part in building the company's design system, utilizing technologies such as React.js, Angular, Node.js, and Scala.
Previous Experience
Before joining Teads, Simon Kouka held several positions in the software engineering and research fields. He worked at appvizer as a Full Stack Engineer from 2019 to 2021 in Montpellier, France. Prior to that, he served as a Software Engineer at SurgiQual Institute for 11 months in the Grenoble Area, France, from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes a role as a Research Reservoir Engineer at Total in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Student Researcher at the University of Bradford in 2015 and as a Student Engineer at LAAS-CNRS in Toulouse, France, in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Simon Kouka's educational background includes a Master's degree in Computational and Applied Mathematics from ENSEEIHT, which he completed from 2013 to 2016. He also achieved a Baccalaureate in Sciences from Lycée Frédérique Joliot-Curie between 2008 and 2011. His studies in Mathematics at Lycée Champollion from 2011 to 2013 further solidified his foundation in analytical skills. This educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and development.
Technical Skills
Simon Kouka possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role as a Software Engineer. He is proficient in front-end technologies such as React.js and Angular, and back-end technologies including Node.js and Scala. His experience with Agile methodologies enables him to work effectively in collaborative environments. His contributions to building design systems and developing features for advertisement targeting demonstrate his ability to apply these skills in practical settings.