Hello!
My Name is
Nicolas Lanquetin
– Team Leader
With over 15+ years in the tech industry, and a decade of leading diverse, international teams, my journey reflects a deep commitment to the art and science of technology development. My approach to leadership combines empathy, a focus on clear and structured communication, and an aptitude for making complex topics understandable and manageable. My ability to identify and solve inefficiencies as well as orchestrating collective talent has been crucial in optimizing team performance and ensuring work is done as efficiently as possible. Given my extensive experience in both software development and management, I am well-suited for leadership or management positions, as well as technical roles, where I can leverage my comprehensive skill set to drive innovation and excellence.
About
Me
My Professional Journey
My technological exploration started in adolescence, first with static HTML, but soon enough crafting frameworks and eCommerce solutions in object-oriented PHP both as a hobby and as part-time job during my studies. This passion for creation led me through a path of Java and ABAP Product Development, eventually guiding me into leadership roles. Over the last 15+ years, this evolution has not only expanded my technical skills but also deepened my expertise in Agile methodologies, enabling me to lead Scrum teams across global landscapes.
- Over 10 years of leadership experience
- Proficient in full-stack, on- & offshore, and interdepartmental team coordination
- Skilled in strategic planning and execution
- Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and team motivation
- Experienced in talent development and performance management
- Over 15 years of Agile and Scrum experience
- Proficient in Agile project management and iterative development
- Skilled in promoting continuous improvement and efficiency in project teams
- Adaptive use of Scrum methodologies to meet unique team requirements
- Proficient in implementing clear structure across all work dimensions: communication, documentation, execution, and development
- Mastery in facilitating quick comprehension of complex relationships through structured approaches
- Skilled in distilling complex topics into understandable segments tailored to diverse audiences
- Over 15 years of ABAP-OO development expertise
- Exceptional in creating testable, extensible, and maintainable frameworks
- Experienced Solution Architect with a comprehensive understanding of solution architecture
- Sought-after for guidance on complex technical issues
- Expert in advanced ABAP programming techniques and best practices
- Highest contribution rate in introducing guidelines and processes
- Proficient in identifying gaps in processes and responsibilities with solution-oriented approach
- Exceptional ability to anticipate and proactively address potential issues before they arise
- Expert in applying emotional intelligence to manage team emotions
- Excels in active listening, making all team members feel valued
- Skilled at conflict resolution for a harmonious team environment
- Provides impactful mentorship for both professional and personal development
since 2014
Engineering Manager, Full Stack
Onapsis Europe GmbH – Cybersecurity
- Led a team of Full Stack ABAP and Java experts developing the market-leading security code scanner software for ABAP, officially endorsed by SAP, demonstrating advanced technical leadership and project management skills.
- Directed the EMEA architecture team to coordinate cross-product architectural decisions, ensuring consistent approaches and seamless interaction among various products and components, demonstrating strategic vision and innovative thinking.
- Upheld and enforced quality standards and common guidelines in software development practices, ensuring excellence and integrity in product development and team performance.
- Cultivated a culture of collaboration and open communication across different teams, enhancing team cohesion and fostering an environment of mutual respect and support.
- Implemented agile methodologies and continuous improvement processes to optimize team performance and product quality, reflecting adaptability and commitment to excellence.
- Mentored and coached team members, providing technical guidance and career development opportunities, reinforcing a leadership style that values empowerment and individual responsibility and growth.
Technologies: ABAP-OO, Add-On Development, S/4 HANA, SAP Workflow, RFC, JSON, REST, Web Services, Proxies, SAP Gateway, Zero Footprint Code-Retrieval
Methodologies: Agile Development with Scrum
2008-2014
Systems Analyst
Accenture GmbH – Management Consulting
- Led cross-functional teams, including offshore units, in technical design, development phases, and quality assurance, fostering a collaboration and productivity.
- Spearheaded complex software solutions development and implementation to address business challenges and architectural requirements, enhancing system efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Designed and managed key software components, including a metadata repository framework, SAP module data retrieval logic, and a .NET-based PDF generation service, improving process efficiency significantly.
- Initiated, designed, and executed a standardized process for software translation architecture across all SAP Human Capital Management products, ensuring consistency and quality in software localization.
- Actively participated in client meetings to gather requirements, managed change requests, and demonstrated new functionalities, strengthening client relationships and product value.
Technologies: ABAP-OO, Add-On Development, SAP Modules (HCM-PA, OM, eRecruiting), Web Services, Proxies, SuccessFactors
Methodologies: Accenture Delivery Methods, Agile Development with Scrum
2007-2008
Diploma Candidate (Diplomand)
Cirquent GmbH / NTT Data Group
- Conducted a thorough evaluation of business chart generation tools for J2EE applications, resulting in a high-grade diploma thesis that enhanced data visualization capabilities.
- Developed and integrated a custom framework for business chart generation, ensuring backward compatibility and improving performance and scalability.
- Documented the evaluation and implementation process in a detailed dissertation, facilitating knowledge transfer and performed technical trainings within the development team.
Technologies: WebLogic, Struts, EJB, JSP, Tiles, Chart FX, JFreeChart, Monarch Charts, JClass Server Report
Mar-Oct 2005
Intern
Virtual Identity
- Contributed to a large-scale J2EE portal for corporate branding, adding modules and enhancing functionality.
- Developed an image web server for dynamic image transformation, a full-text search index, and realistic test data generation modules, improving application usability and performance.
Technologies: JBoss, Apache Struts, Lucene, JMeter, Ant, xDoclet, EJB, JSP, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript
2004-2005
Intern
DoubleSash Net-Business GmbH
- Implemented and modified web app dialogs, designed new database models, and integrated an MS PowerPoint report generation, streamlining business data management and reporting processes.
Professional Experience
2001-2008
Consultant and Webmaster
Unipaz Europe
- Designed, developed, and maintained the web presence for Unipaz Europe, transitioning from a static HTML site to a dynamic MVC framework, enhancing user engagement and information dissemination.
Technologies: PHP-OO, Smarty Template Engine, MySQL
Volunteer Experience
2002-2008
Dipl. Ing. (FH), Medieninformatik
Hochschule der Medien
Main Focus: Software Design, Database Systems, Internet Security, Distributed Systems
Award: Dipl. Ing. (FH), Grade 1.6
2002-2008
Bachelor of Science with Honours, Web Design & Development
University of Abertay Dundee
Main Focus: Virtual Web Worlds, Professional Development, New Media Challenges
Award: Upper Second BSc with Honours
Education
- AI Ethics at SAP (Edition Q1/2024) (openSAP course, Heidelberg)
- Generative AI at SAP (openSAP course, Heidelberg) Download
- What Can Blockchain Do for You? (openSAP course, Heidelberg) Download
- Introduction to ABAP in the Cloud (openSAP course, Heidelberg) Download
- Writing Testable Code for ABAP (openSAP course, Heidelberg, Germany)
- Flexible Architekturen mit Java und ABAP (Heidelberg, Germany) Download
- 2-day HANA training (SAP course HA100E, Heidelberg, Germany)
- SAP NetWeaver Gateway – Building OData Services (SAP course GW100, Walldorf, Germany) Download
- Packaged Application Detailed Design (Accenture, Frankfurt, Germany)
- Application Testing (Accenture, Frankfurt, Germany)
- ABAP Web Services (SAP course BC416, Frankfurt, Germany)
- Enhancement Framework (SAP course BC427, Frankfurt, Germany)
- Enhancements and Modifications (SAP course BC425, Frankfurt, Germany)
- UI Development with ABAP Web Dynpro (SAP course NET312, Frankfurt, Germany)
- Advanced Web Dynpro for ABAP (SAP course NET311, Frankfurt, Germany)
- Fundamentals of ABAP Web Dynpro (SAP course NET310, Frankfurt, Germany)
- Software Engineering Fundamentals: SAP/ABAP (Accenture Pre-Entry Program, Frankfurt, Germany)
- English for Study Courses (University of Abertay Dundee, Scotland)
- Neuerungen der UML 2.0 (Cortex Brainware, Esslingen, Germany) Download
- J2EE mit JBoss (Fachhochschule Esslingen, Germany) Download
Conferences
- 2-day DSAG-Technologietage conferences (DSAG 2018, Stuttgart, Germany)
- 3-day SAP innovation conferences (TechEd 2016, Barcelona, Spain)
- 4-day cybersecurity conferences (Troopers 2015, Heidelberg, Germany) Download
- 1-day Agile and C# days conferences (Basta 2011, Mainz, Germany)
Compliance Trainings
- Performance Management: Conducting Performance Reviews (Heidelberg, Germany) Download
- Preventing Discrimination & Harassment – Global Manager (Heidelberg, Germany) Download
- Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (Heidelberg, Germany) Download
- Personal Responsibility: Living the Code (Accenture, Frankfurt, Germany)
- AGG-Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz (Cirquent GmbH, München, Germany) Download
Training and Continuing Education
- Team Lead at Onapsis Europe GmbH (latest) (Heidelberg, Germany) Download
- Team Lead at Virtual Forge GmbH (Heidelberg, Germany) Download
- Systems Analyst at Accenture GmbH (Heidelberg, Germany) Download
- Diploma Student at Cirquent GmbH / NTT Data Group (Munich, Germany) Download
- Internship at Virtual-Identity AG (Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany) Download
- Internship at doubleSlash Net-Business GmbH (Friedrichshafen, Germany) Download
Employment References
Languages
German (Native)
French (Native)
English (Fluent)
Personal
My Personal Journey
My life’s journey has taken me through different countries, including stays in France, China, Japan, Indonesia, United Kingdom, and finally Germany, enriching me with diverse cultural experiences and a broad worldview. Beyond the professional realm, my optimistic outlook on life anchors me, even as I critically observe the world’s unfolding changes. Though family responsibilities have moderated my engagement with hobbies, my enthusiasm for music, from composing on the piano to producing electronic music on the computer, going to the gym, or even learning Spanish, remains a vital source of personal satisfaction and creativity. On the tech frontier, I follow with high interest the current AI development, and take joy in developing personal apps using latest Java frameworks, as well as maintaining validator servers using distributed apps for Proof-Of-Stake cryptocurrencies.
