Mickaël Lacour
About Mickaël Lacour
Mickaël Lacour is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Onfido since 2021. He has extensive experience in software development, having held various roles at Criteo, JUMP Informatique, Altran, and EPITA.
Current Role at Onfido
Mickaël Lacour serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Onfido, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions that facilitate identity verification and fraud prevention. His expertise in software engineering plays a crucial role in advancing Onfido's technology offerings.
Previous Experience at Criteo
Mickaël Lacour worked at Criteo for a total of eight years, holding two positions. He was a Staff Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021, and prior to that, he served as a Senior Software Developer from 2012 to 2018. During his tenure at Criteo, he was involved in developing advertising technology solutions while based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Mickaël Lacour studied at EPITA: Ecole d'Ingénieurs en Informatique, where he focused on Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. He completed his Master of Science in Computer Science from 2004 to 2009. This educational foundation has equipped him with the skills necessary for his career in software engineering.
Teaching Experience at EPITA
Mickaël Lacour has experience in academia, having worked at EPITA as a Teacher Assistant from 2008 to 2009 and later as Chief Teacher Assistant from 2007 to 2008. In these roles, he supported the educational development of students in the field of computer science, contributing to their learning experiences.
Early Career and Internships
Mickaël Lacour began his career in software engineering with various roles in the Paris Area. He worked at JUMP Informatique as a Software Engineer from 2010 to 2012 and at Altran for ten months in 2009. Additionally, he completed an internship at IRCGN, the forensics department of the Gendarmerie Nationale, from 2007 to 2008, where he gained practical experience in a specialized field.