Hi, I’m Thien An Lacape. I’m a full-stack software engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications across Europe and Australia. I specialize in TypeScript, Node.js, and React, with strong backend expertise in AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, DynamoDB). I have a proven track record leading engineering teams and delivering end-to-end solutions. I’m passionate about clean code, performance optimization, and user-centric solutions. I thrive in agile environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable releases that delight users.…

Thien An Lacape

Hi, I’m Thien An Lacape. I’m a full-stack software engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications across Europe and Australia. I specialize in TypeScript, Node.js, and React, with strong backend expertise in AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, DynamoDB). I have a proven track record leading engineering teams and delivering end-to-end solutions. I’m passionate about clean code, performance optimization, and user-centric solutions. I thrive in agile environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable releases that delight users.…

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Hi, I’m Thien An Lacape. I’m a full-stack software engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications across Europe and Australia. I specialize in TypeScript, Node.js, and React, with strong backend expertise in AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, DynamoDB). I have a proven track record leading engineering teams and delivering end-to-end solutions.

I’m passionate about clean code, performance optimization, and user-centric solutions. I thrive in agile environments and enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable releases that delight users.

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Skills

Experience Level

Node.js
Expert
React JS
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
AWS
Expert
React Native
Expert
Docker
Expert
GraphQL
Expert
DynamoDB
Expert
Express
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Kubernetes
Intermediate
MySQL
Intermediate
SQL
Intermediate
Tailwind
Intermediate
Flutter
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Software Engineer at Invenyx, Inc.
July 1, 2020 - Present
Led full-stack development of smartCARs 3, a real-time flight-tracking platform used by thousands of flight simulation enthusiasts worldwide. Architected and delivered a scalable TypeScript/Node.js backend and React frontend, establishing engineering standards and best practices across the codebase. Drove product roadmap decisions in collaboration with stakeholders, translating complex requirements into reliable, performant software releases. Reduced system latency and improved reliability through performance audits and targeted refactoring across the application stack.
Software Engineer at Volkswagen AG
April 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Developed and maintained backend software supporting car manufacturing operations across global Volkswagen factories, with systems directly involved in the production of hundreds of thousands of vehicles worldwide. Built serverless microservices using TypeScript, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB, enabling scalable, event-driven processing of factory floor data to automate sequencing and quality checks.
Software Engineer at Tiger Facility Services
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Developed and maintained the company's core internal platform using Node.js/TypeScript, React, and PostgreSQL, serving facility management operations across multiple sites. Integrated Salesforce CRM into the platform, streamlining customer and contract management workflows and reducing manual data entry. Improved application performance and maintainability through systematic refactoring and test coverage improvements.
Software Engineer at Évolt
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2017
Delivered custom software solutions for clients across multiple industries, building backend services with Node.js and Ruby on Rails, containerized with Docker. Developed responsive web UIs and cross-platform mobile applications using React and React Native, serving diverse end-user audiences.

Education

Master's Degree at EPITECH
September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2017
Master's Degree in Information Technology
Exchange Student at Keimyung University
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
3D Game & Mobile development
Master's Degree in Information Technology at EPITECH, France
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2017
3D Game & Mobile Development at Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Other, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
    smartCARS 3
    I lead the smartCARS 3 application development at Invernyx, Inc. This role taps into my passion for aviation and technology, where I have contributed significantly to shaping the future of flight simulation, ensuring pilots have state-of-the-art tools for training and operations. See more at: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    smartCARS 3

    I lead the smartCARS 3 application development at Invernyx, Inc. This role taps into my passion for aviation and technology, where I have contributed significantly to shaping the future of flight simulation, ensuring pilots have state-of-the-art tools for training and operations.

    See more at: https://www.twine.net/signin