Summary
Thomas Puech is a CEO and product-minded software developer with nine years of experience blending AI/data science, UI/UX and brand design to ship user-focused products from concept to browser extension. Based in Chicago, he leads Retrove to simplify online research by building an extension that captures notes, quotes and sources into an organized, searchable workspace. His background includes hands-on UI/UX work at Tome and design training from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, giving him a rare mix of visual craft and technical fluency. He describes himself as an AI engineer and data scientist, signaling a strong interest in leveraging models and analytics to improve product experiences. Colleagues note his ability to communicate across designers and engineers, turning collaborative feedback into polished visual components and pragmatic feature roadmaps. He brings startup grit and a designer’s eye to engineering-led product leadership.
9 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Design and Visual Communications, General, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Design and Visual Communications, General at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
High School Diploma, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, High School Diploma, PHYSICAL SCIENCES at École des Roches
English, German, French