Thomas Lechevalier here. I’m a freelance JS full-stack technical leader and architect based near Toulouse, France, currently collaborating with Inetum and Airbus Atlantic. I design and implement web apps and APIs for critical operations (such as aircraft parts management and product lifecycle management), and I lead architectural decisions plus DevOps setups for robust, scalable solutions. I thrive in international, Agile environments, blending frontend and backend expertise with cloud, containerization and CI/CD. I enjoy mentoring teams and applying AI-assisted approaches to coding and problem solving to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality.

Thomas Lechevalier

Thomas Lechevalier here. I’m a freelance JS full-stack technical leader and architect based near Toulouse, France, currently collaborating with Inetum and Airbus Atlantic. I design and implement web apps and APIs for critical operations (such as aircraft parts management and product lifecycle management), and I lead architectural decisions plus DevOps setups for robust, scalable solutions. I thrive in international, Agile environments, blending frontend and backend expertise with cloud, containerization and CI/CD. I enjoy mentoring teams and applying AI-assisted approaches to coding and problem solving to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality.

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Thomas Lechevalier here. I’m a freelance JS full-stack technical leader and architect based near Toulouse, France, currently collaborating with Inetum and Airbus Atlantic. I design and implement web apps and APIs for critical operations (such as aircraft parts management and product lifecycle management), and I lead architectural decisions plus DevOps setups for robust, scalable solutions.

I thrive in international, Agile environments, blending frontend and backend expertise with cloud, containerization and CI/CD. I enjoy mentoring teams and applying AI-assisted approaches to coding and problem solving to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

Freelance JS Fullstack Technical Leader and Architect at Inetum / Airbus Atlantic
February 24, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Lead architect for a new web application used daily to generate Gantt schedules and manage aircraft parts (Product Lifecycle Management) across Airbus Atlantic fleets. Built from scratch on an Express/Node.js backend with REST & GraphQL routes, SSO/LDAP authentication, and PostgreSQL. Frontend in React/Next.js with TypeScript and CSS. DevOps in GitLab, VM/Docker, and Azure for CI/CD deployments. Worked with multinational teams in an Agile/Kanban setting to deliver a robust, scalable platform for daily operations.
Freelance Front Developer at Carrier
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Developed an internal online catalogue shared between factories, marketing and sales to design heating & cooling solutions for business buildings and transportation. Frontend mainly in React.js with Azure/AWS/C# backend backends.
Freelance Frontend Developer at Boostheat
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Frontend development for an IoT-based heating system using QtQml and React.js on a .NET Azure backend with REST and WebSocket APIs.
Freelance Fullstack ReactJs / Firebase Developer at Abbeal
November 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Fullstack work on React.js with Google Cloud Firebase for web/mobile apps.
Freelance Frontend Developer at Airbus EZC (via Umlaut / Menaps)
November 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020
Vue.js frontend evolutions and bug fixes for Aircraft Configuration Management. Backend finalization on Django/Python & Express/Node.js; Swagger, SQL Server; DevOps on OpenShift and Jenkins.
Freelance Frontend Developer at Menaps
July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Contributed features to a job recruiting platform (Angular/Firebase) with Jira-driven Agile process; started in July 2020.
Fullstack Developer at MetSafe
June 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019
Added Blog functionality and KPI dashboards to a weather API service for air traffic management; tracked API latencies and error codes.
JavaScript React Node.js Trainer / Technical Leader at Wild Code School
March 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Led 10 apprentices via Agile Fullstack coaching for multiple startup projects (crypto, currencies dashboard, mobile social Web App, intranet).
Fullstack Developer at French National Space Center / Atos / Isis
June 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
React/Redux-saga, GraphQL development of a generic HMI to manage Satellite operations; involved Vue.js in other areas; DevOps on OpenShift/Jenkins.
Frontend/Fullstack Developer at Fitting Box
March 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Augmented reality JS/WebAssembly library validation and Webpack setup for AR trying-on solutions.
Frontend/Fullstack Developer at Adveez
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
React.js development with IoT integration; ongoing frontend work.
Software Developer at Normasys - Epicor ERP
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Customer technical and pre-sales support; C#, SQL; VM deployments; Wordpress website development and administration.
Product Owner at PARTECIS (BNP Paribas / NATIXIS joint venture)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
European project for a shared bank card authorization platform; product ownership responsibilities.
Product Leader at Airbus (Toulouse)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Product leadership on intranet/extranet web services for Airbus cabin and maintenance Product Lifecycle web services.
Product Leader at Airbus (Toulouse)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Product leadership on intranet/extranet web services for Airbus cabin and maintenance Product Lifecycle web services.
Software Developer at BNP Paribas – Foreign Exchange Market
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
C# front and back-end development for London/NY/Paris/Singapore; 24-hour shift support one week per month.
WAN Data Network Architect / Pre-Sales Support at SFR Entreprises
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
WAN data network architecture and pre-sales support for mid to large clients.
Software Engineer at Universités de Lille
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Inter-labs LAN network selection, setup and validation; R&D C++ development under Unix/Windows.
Freelance Fullstack Tech Lead & Architect at Inetum / Airbus Atlantic
February 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Web App daily used to generate Gantt plannings, to change aircraft parts (product life management). New application developed from scratch (Express/Node.js backend with REST & GraphQL routes, SSO/Intra & LDAP authentication, Postgres). Frontend in React/Next.js, TypeScript, CSS. DevOps setup with GitLab, VM/Docker and Azure for CI/CD deployments.
Freelance Front-end Developer at Carrier
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Development of an internal online catalogue shared between factories, marketing and sales to design heating & cooling solutions for buildings and transports. Tech: mainly React.js with Azure/AWS/C# backends (REST & Web APIs) in an Agile multi-continent project.
Freelance Front-end Developer at Boostheat
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
QtQML IoT Front-end framework and React.js on .NET Azure Backend; REST & Websocket API.
Freelance Developer at Airbus EZC (via Umlaut / Menaps)
November 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020
Multiple Vue.js frontend applications for Aircraft Configuration Management; backend refined with Django/Python & Express Node.js; Swagger, SQL Server, OpenShift/Jenkins; Agile
Trainer / Technical Leader at Wild Code School
March 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
JavaScript React Node.js Trainer and Technical Leader for 10 apprentices; Agile Fullstack coaching for 3 startup projects (crypto, dashboards, intranet).
Augmented Reality JS Developer at Fitting Box
March 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
AR JS WebAssembly library validation and webpack setup.
React JS Developer with IoT at Adveez
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
React.js development with IoT integration in Toulouse.
Customer Technical and Pre-sales Support at Normasys - Epicor ERP (Toulouse)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Customer technical support with C#, SQL, VM deployments; Wordpress site development and administration.
European Project Product Owner at PARTECIS (BNP Paribas / NATIXIS joint venture)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Product owner for a shared bank card authorization platform.
Product Leader at Airbus Aircraft Industry
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Product Leader on intranet/extranet web services for Airbus cabin & maintenance Product Life Cycle web services.
C# Developer at BNP Paribas – Foreign Exchange Market
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Front & back-end development across London, NY, Paris, Singapore; overnight support.
WAN Data Network Architect / Pre-sales at SFR Entreprises
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
WAN data network architecture and pre-sales support; sites interconnection for mid to large companies.
Inter-labs LAN Network Developer at Universités de Lille
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1999
Inter-labs LAN network selection, setup and validation; C++ development under Unix/Windows.

Education

Master 2 in Distributed Information Systems at Université de Lille (DESS de Génie Informatique Distribuée)
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Master 1 in Business Computer Sciences at Université de Lille
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Inter-labs LAN Network Selection, Setup and Validation, R&D Client Server C++ Development at Université de Lille
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Fullstack Agile Software Developer Training at Ecole INP ENSEEIHT, Toulouse
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Fullstack Agile Software Developer Training at Ecole INP ENSEEIHT
January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Master 2 in Distributed Information Systems (DESS de Génie Informatique Distribuée) at Université de Lille
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Inter-labs LAN Network selection, setup and validation, R&D client server C++ development at Université de Lille
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Master 1 in Business Computer Sciences
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment