Summary
Elise Huard is a seasoned software engineer and lead with 17 years of experience building production systems across startups, media, and consulting engagements. Currently an SDE at IMDb in Bath, she combines hands-on individual contribution with team leadership, having previously led data science efforts at Mastodon C and delivered bespoke engineering as a consultant. Her background spans eclectic roles—from Haskell consulting for Prezi to running her own outfit and contributing to community projects like FOSDEM—illustrating comfort with both functional programming and open technical ecosystems. Known for translating ambiguous product needs into pragmatic, maintainable solutions, she brings entrepreneurial instincts and a long track record of shipping across the stack.
18 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
English, French, Dutch, German