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Alexis Lê-Quôc

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Datadog
Board
Since June 2010
Age
49 years
Education
Holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from CentraleSupélec.
Tenure
Joined Datadog as a co-founder in June 2010 and has served as Chief Technology Officer and a Board Member since then.

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About

Co-founded in June 2010, he has built a career marked by strategic technological leadership and innovation. Prior to establishing the company, he gained diverse experience through roles at renowned institutions such as IBM Research and France Télécom S.A., developing a strong foundation in engineering and research.

During his tenure at Wireless Generation from March 2004 to December 2010, he honed his expertise in live operations management, overseeing complex systems and contributing to robust technology solutions.

In his current role, his vision has been pivotal in shaping a platform that delivers real-time observability and monitoring solutions, integrating advanced AI/ML technologies to maintain the company’s position as a leader in cloud-scale monitoring and observability.

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Wireless GenerationDirector of Live OperationsMarch 2004 - December 2010Most recent role held before co-founding Datadog
IBM ResearchEngineerN/AHeld engineering position prior to joining Datadog
France Télécom S.A.EngineerN/AHeld engineering position prior to joining Datadog

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$400,000 AnnualNo change from fiscal 2022
All Other Compensation$2,450 AnnualIncludes life insurance premiums and $2,000 in 401(k) matching contributions

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Performance-Based Cash Bonus

MetricThresholdTargetMaximumActual EarnedVesting ScheduleEvaluation PeriodAdditional Details
Net New ARR & Non-GAAP Operating IncomeAt least 80% of net new ARR performance target and minimum non-GAAP operating income met $375,000 $750,000 $335,546 (89% of target) NoneFiscal Year 2023Cash bonus payout based on attainment of revenue performance metrics

Stock Awards

MetricThresholdTarget DetailsMaximumActual ResultsVesting ScheduleEvaluation PeriodAdditional Details
Annual Revenue Growth & Non-GAAP Operating IncomeRevenue must be at least 92% of performance target and non-GAAP operating income met Revenue Target: $2,141,661,000; PSU Target: 87,007 shares PSUs capped at 200% of target Actual Revenue: $2,128,359,000 (99% of target); PSUs Earned: 80,252 shares (92% of target) Service-based: 1/4 vests on March 1, 2024; then 12 equal installments on each June 1, September 1, December 1, and March 1 thereafter Fiscal Year 2023Grant Date: April 25, 2023 ; Grant Date Fair Value: $10,908,938 (aggregate) ; Part of the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan.