Mostly front-end, but I've built products from complex forms to advanced AI workflows engines. I am well versed in security and software architecture too.

Ludovic Lafole

Mostly front-end, but I've built products from complex forms to advanced AI workflows engines. I am well versed in security and software architecture too.

Available to hire

Mostly front-end, but I’ve built products from complex forms to advanced AI workflows engines.
I am well versed in security and software architecture too.

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Language

French
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Work Experience

Senior Full-Stack Developer / Freelance at Innovation consulting
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Full stack software development for GenAI solutions (mostly LLMs). Software product development. DevOps and technical architecture. Skills include React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Supabase, OpenAI, Vertex AI, Anthropic Alphabase.
Tech Lead at Rolex Digital Innovation team
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Full stack software development for GenAI solutions (mostly LLMs). Innovation and experimentation around GenAI and the Web. DevOps, technical architecture, training, and technical consulting. Project management with external suppliers. Collaboration with multiple technical teams. Team of 8 people, including 3 Data Scientists.
Tech Lead at Le Figaro
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Typescript / NodeJS / GraphQL development of the GraphQL API distributing all data from Le Figaro to various front-ends. Kubernetes. Migration to API federation (schema stitching). Real-time service for Le Figaro's live articles to support tens of thousands of concurrent users during football matches.
CTO / Tech Lead at Web / Mobile Agency
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Established technical dynamic. Mentoring for beginners. Architecture design. Implementation of knowledge sharing sessions. Web development with a fullstack TypeScript + GraphQL setup; DevOps; team coordination across 50+ people in France.
Tech Lead at La Mobilery
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Agency focused on responsible digital practices. Web development in TypeScript / Vue.js (v2). Conducted technical interviews, architecture design, and knowledge sharing. Team management across multiple clients.
CTO at AppCraft
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Creation of a Serious Game around sustainable development; steering, training, and support for the technical team. Agile practices; client deployments; IT system architecture. Tools: Webpack, TypeScript, React, React Native, Firebase, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes.
Tech Lead Front at Front
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018
Development of a remote computer troubleshooting application. Setup of project tooling, real-time communication, and a back office with real-time statistics.
Tech Lead Front at Wiztek
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Training and skill development; tool selection; upskilling; development of JavaScript applications. Team of 8 people.
Tech Lead Front at Itinéraire B / Davricourt
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Creation of a companion app for zoo visits; development of a mobile application in React Native; geolocation tracking API; training the team in React and JavaScript ES2015+.
Tech Lead Front at Zoo de Beauval
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Advertising Display project; development of a companion app for zoo visits; geolocation tracking API; team training; 6-person team.
Tech Lead Front at Carrefour
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Hamak project: app for connecting individuals for jobs; development of an administration interface; statistics (NodeJS / Elasticsearch / Kibana); asset pipeline via Webpack.
Tech Lead Front at Solocal / Pages Jaunes
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Technical leadership across front-end and server-side tasks; SEO considerations; architectural guidance; multi-project coordination.
Web Developer at Freelance
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Various Java / JavaScript development projects; implemented a contactless payment system at Orange; Agile practices at Ekino; redesign of lifecycle management for Wonderbox boxes.

Education

Baccalauréat Scientifique - Sciences et Techniques de Laboratoire, spécialité Physique at Tours, France
January 1, 2006 - November 4, 2025
Licence Informatique at Blois, France
January 1, 2010 - November 4, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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