We recently sat down with Bao Quy Lan, working remotely from Austria, to hear about life in a global, distributed team at Angelswing. Bao specializes in 3D visualization and geospatial data and shared his experiences collaborating across three countries.
🗒️ Background & Workday
👉 Q: Can you introduce yourself and share why you joined Angelswing?
Bao: Hi! I’m Bao Quy Lan, a Senior Software Engineer specializing in 3D visualization and geospatial data processing. I joined Angelswing because I wanted to contribute to its mission of making drone-based reality capture and spatial data more accessible. It was also a wonderful opportunity to apply my expertise in 3D systems and machine learning to real-world projects that have meaningful impact. Joining Angelswing has allowed me to see how technical skills can directly improve usability for customers and shape the future of spatial data platforms.
👉 Q: What’s a typical workday like for you in Austria while working for a Korean startup?
Bao: I usually start early to sync with the Korean team and ensure we are aligned on priorities for the day. Mornings are mostly spent developing 3D visualization features, optimizing performance, and collaborating with designers and backend engineers to improve the platform. Afternoons are dedicated to coding, testing, and asynchronous communication with teammates across different time zones, making sure everyone stays in the loop even when schedules do not overlap.
👉 Q: What projects are you currently involved in?
Bao: I focus on enhancing Angelswing’s drone-mapping platform. My work involves high-resolution 3D visualization, point cloud rendering, AI-powered workflows, and creating user-friendly interfaces for our visualization tools. I enjoy seeing how these improvements directly enhance the user experience and enable our clients to interact with complex spatial data in intuitive ways.
👨💻 Remote Work & Distributed Team Experience
👉 Q: How is it working with colleagues across three countries?
Bao: It’s very inspiring. Working with engineers and designers from Korea, Nepal, and Austria brings diverse perspectives, which sparks creativity and results in innovative solutions. Technical discussions are rich, and I often learn new approaches or tools from my colleagues that I wouldn’t encounter in a single-location team.
👉 Q: How do cultural differences affect daily collaboration?
Bao: There are definitely differences in communication styles and work schedules, but the team is very open-minded and respectful. Clear documentation and asynchronous updates help bridge these differences and keep everyone aligned, even when we are not online at the same time. Over time, these differences have actually strengthened our teamwork and encouraged more thoughtful communication.
👉 Q: Any cultural shocks or unexpected differences?