Laurent Huron
About Laurent Huron
Laurent Huron is a Software Engineer with a diverse educational background, including a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Western Australia and a Bachelor of Communications from Edith Cowan University. He specializes in event-sourced systems and has extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, AWS, and various database technologies.
Work at VGW
Laurent Huron has been employed at VGW as a Software Engineer since 2018. His role involves developing software solutions and contributing to various projects in the organization. Located in Perth, Australia, he has accumulated six years of experience in this position. His responsibilities include utilizing modern JavaScript frameworks and incorporating observability tools to enhance project performance.
Education and Expertise
Laurent Huron holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from The University of Western Australia, where he studied Business from 2016 to 2021. He also earned a Diploma of Education from the same university, focusing on Education, ICT, and French, from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Communications from Edith Cowan University, specializing in Multimedia and Film & Video, from 2003 to 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and project development.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Laurent is proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React and Vue. He specializes in event-sourced systems utilizing Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) architecture. His technical skills include experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, particularly MySQL and MongoDB. He is also skilled in third-party integrations and employs AWS as both a Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Certifications and Development Practices
Laurent Huron is certified as an AWS Associate Solutions Architect since November 2020. He practices Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Domain-Driven Design (DDD), which are methodologies aimed at improving software quality and maintainability. He utilizes Git and GitHub for version control, working effectively in agile team environments. Additionally, he incorporates observability tools such as Sumo Logic and New Relic in his projects.
Previous Experience in Education
Before his role at VGW, Laurent worked as a Teacher at the Department of Education and Training in Western Australia from 2010 to 2014. During this four-year period, he was based in the Wanarn Remote Community. This experience in education has contributed to his communication skills and ability to work in diverse environments.