Guillaume Nicolas
About Guillaume Nicolas
Guillaume Nicolas is a Senior Frontend Engineer currently working at Talend, where he contributes to the design system and leads the migration of applications. He has a diverse background in blockchain development and has held various roles in companies such as SQLI, McGill University, and Unikname.
Work at Talend
Guillaume Nicolas has been employed at Talend as a Senior Frontend Engineer since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the enhancement of Talend's design system and leads the migration of legacy applications. He specifically migrated an Angular (v1) application to React (v17), showcasing his technical expertise. He works within a Scrum team, collaborating with backend developers, QA, Product Owners, and Project Managers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Guillaume Nicolas held various roles in the tech industry. He worked at SQLI as a Développeur et référent blockchain from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on blockchain development. He also served as a Research Assistant at McGill University in 2015. From 2018 to 2021, he co-founded Unikname and Space Elephant, where he worked as a blockchain and fullstack web developer. His experience spans multiple roles and responsibilities, emphasizing his versatility in the tech field.
Education and Expertise
Guillaume Nicolas has a solid educational background in Information Technology and design. He earned an Engineer's degree from Polytech'Nantes, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He also completed a Diplôme Universitaire DESSiiN at Université de Nantes, focusing on interactive service design and tangible interfaces. Additionally, he obtained a DUT in Informatique from IUT de Vannes between 2011 and 2013. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in frontend development and blockchain technology.
Contributions to Blockchain Community
Guillaume Nicolas has been actively involved in the blockchain community since 2016 as a co-founder of the meetup Blockchain et Société in Nantes. This initiative aims to foster discussions and knowledge sharing about blockchain technology. His commitment to the community reflects his passion for the field and his desire to contribute to its growth and understanding among peers.