Lucan Laurence

London, UK

  1. Engineering

Founding Engineer 3+ years

As a founding engineer and full-stack developer, I excel in building and scaling innovative web and mobile products. At SeekLab, I led the creation of an AI-powered recruitment platform, managing everything from architecture to deployment. My strategic approach ensures reliable systems, maintainable codebases, and practical technical decisions that drive product growth. With a strong foundation in Angular, React, Node.js, and iOS development, I’ve successfully launched MVPs and enhanced user exp…

  1. Software Development
  2. Founder
  3. Full Stack Engineer
  4. Software Engineering
  5. Lead Mobile Engineer
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Work

  • Snazz - Screentime App

    Snazz - Screentime App

    Built Snazz, a native iOS app for B2B teams focused on reducing digital distractions and improving focus. Owned the product and engineering end-to-end, from app architecture and UI implementation to backend services and production deployment.

    Implemented authentication, data storage, analytics, and notifications using Firebase and a Node.js backend hosted on GCP. Designed core app workflows for tracking usage patterns and delivering insights to users. Worked closely with stakeholders to translate product requirements into a production-ready mobile app shipped to the App Store.

    https://www.producthunt.com/products/snazz-screen-time
  • SeekLab - Hire Better, Faster

    SeekLab - Hire Better, Faster

    Built and led engineering for SeekLab, a two-sided recruiting marketplace connecting companies with independent recruiters. Owned the system end-to-end, from product design and frontend implementation to backend services, infrastructure, and production operations.

    Designed and shipped core workflows including recruiter onboarding, role creation, candidate submissions, approvals, messaging, and dash…

    https://theseeklab.com

Experience

  • SeekLab

    SeekLab

    Co-Founder & Founding Engineer @ SeekLab

    Apr 2024 - Present

    Hiring should be simple, fast, and cost-efficient. SeekLab is a recruiting marketplace that routes your toughest openings to a nationwide community of vetted specialist recruiters, all working through one platform.

    • Lead product and engineering for the core platform, from architecture and implementation to deployment and monitoring.
    • Build and maintain the web app frontend in Angular, with a React micro-frontend.
    • Own the Node.js backend powering recruiter, candidate and client workflows, integrating with third-party services for auth, messaging and email.
    • Design and iterate on recruiter and client dashboards, internal tools, and workflows to streamline sourcing, submissions and feedback loops.
    • Set up analytics, SEO and feedback systems to understand user behavior and drive product decisions.
  • Snazz

    Snazz

    Co-Founder & iOS Developer @ Snazz

    May 2023 - May 2024

    Snazz was an iOS app aimed at helping B2B teams reduce digital distractions. The company later pivoted into what is now SeekLab.

    • Led end-to-end development of the iOS app, from architecture to App Store release, using Xcode and native iOS frameworks.
    • Implemented authentication and data storage using Firebase (auth and database) and built a Node.js backend hosted on GCP.
    • Integrated analytics and notifications to help users track and reduce time-wasting app usage.
    • Managed sprints, backlog and documentation in Jira.
  • MyBoxVitamine

    MyBoxVitamine

    Lead Developer

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

    MyBoxVitamine offers personalized monthly subscriptions for natural supplements tailored to individual user needs.

    • Designed and built the Android application (published on Google Play) using the Android code editor with Java.
    • Implemented user authentication and data storage using Firebase Auth and Firebase database.
    • Created a matchmaking algorithm to recommend supplement combinations based on user profiles, preferences and goals.
    • Worked with the founder to translate business requirements and UX ideas into a working, production-ready mobile app.
  • Fundsmith LLP

    Fundsmith LLP

    Software Engineer Intern

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

    • Developed and fully implemented an AI chatbot, with the help of Freshchat, to better guide users navigating the primary website.
    • Created a database with an extensive list of questions and answers to train the AI using re-enforcement learning.
    • Assisted CTO in the updating of website security and data migration.