Thomas Lafon
About Thomas Lafon
Thomas Lafon is a Technical Account Manager at Acquia, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in web development and production engineering, with previous roles at companies such as Natixis, Cellfish, and Carrefour.
Current Role at Acquia
Thomas Lafon serves as a Technical Account Manager at Acquia, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for managing client relationships and ensuring the successful implementation of Acquia's cloud solutions. His work involves providing technical guidance and support to clients, helping them optimize their use of Acquia's products. Lafon's expertise in web services and API development enhances his ability to address client needs effectively.
Previous Experience in Technical Roles
Before joining Acquia, Thomas Lafon accumulated diverse experience in various technical roles. He worked as a Production Engineer at Natixis from 2009 to 2011 and as a Drupal Developer at Cellfish from 2013 to 2014. Lafon also held the position of Drupal Expert at Carrefour for six months in 2017 and served as Development Manager and Drupal Expert at Novacom Associés from 2014 to 2016. His early career included a brief tenure as a Zend Developer at Business & Decision in 2009.
Educational Background
Thomas Lafon studied at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, where he earned a DUT in informatique from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he completed a year of study in Web Development at Cogefi formation from 2001 to 2002. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in computer science and web technologies, contributing to his professional expertise.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Thomas Lafon possesses a wide range of technical skills relevant to modern web development. He is proficient in various frontend frameworks, including VueJS, Flutter, Nuxt, and Vuetify. His experience extends to both SQL and NoSQL databases, such as MySQL, Firebase, and MongoDB. Lafon is knowledgeable in mobile development frameworks like Flutter, NativeScript, and Ionic, as well as cloud platforms including AWS, Gcloud, and Acquia Cloud. He also specializes in performance optimization and caching strategies.
Involvement in Marketing Activities
In addition to his technical expertise, Thomas Lafon has been involved in marketing activities that include ad campaigns, growth hacking, and user acquisition strategies. This experience allows him to understand the intersection of technology and marketing, enabling him to contribute to projects that require both technical and strategic insights.